Animal Bylaw Enforcement Officer

_**Please carefully read the entire job description and requirements.**_

**Salary**: To be determined based on experience and qualifications

Benefits options are available after the employment probationary period.

**Job Duties**:

- Apprehend and impound stray, injured, and deceased domestic animals.
- Apprehend, handle, and impound aggressive dogs.
- Respond to and investigate animal bylaw complaints such as loose pets, animal attacks, and nuisance dogs. This includes collecting evidence such as witness statements.
- Conduct proactive random patrols in a marked vehicle of neighborhoods to detect and deter animal-related bylaw issues.
- Conduct random patrols by vehicle and on foot of parks and green spaces to ensure compliance with animal-related bylaws through education and enforcement.
- Interview witnesses, take notes, and prepare reports.
- Prepare, complete, and serve required documentation including warnings, violation tickets, and orders.
- Coordinate with the prosecution and testify in court.
- Maintain a high level of decorum, professionalism, and emotional control while handling complex, hostile, and dynamic situations.
- Liaison with, and assist agencies such as police, emergency services, Alberta SPCA, AHS Public Health, Alberta Fish and Wildlife, and Community Peace Officers.

**Additional Duties**:

- Assist with basic animal care needs at the animal shelter.
- Assist with administrative tasks and other shelter operations including staffing the front desk and answering phones.
- On a casual as-needed basis, Enforcement Officers may be required to handle and relocate trapped urban wildlife including skunks, raccoons, and porcupines.
- Attend meetings and events for the purpose of community outreach and pet ownership education.
- Ability to use a point-of-sale system for dog license registration and handle a cash float; as well as navigate and diligently enter and maintain information into a records management system.

**Required Qualifications**:

- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent supplemented with post-secondary education in law enforcement or a combination of training and experience in a law enforcement/ public safety field.
- Ability to obtain and hold a Bylaw Enforcement Officer appointment.
- Must have a valid Alberta Class 5 Drivers License.
- Understanding and ability to apprehend and handle domestic animals including animals that may be injured and aggressive.
- Physically be able to conduct animal control-related activities including walking for patrols, and/ or running, as well as picking up and moving large animals up to 100lbs.
- Skilled in the ability to provide professional services using sound judgment and tact while dealing with the public.
- Ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt to high-pressure and changing situations and be capable of self starting tasks.
- Ability to create and work through Word, Excel, and other Office programs.

**Additional Assets**:

- Training and or experience in conflict resolution.
- Working knowledge of the Municipal Government Act, POPA, Criminal Code, and Bylaws.
- Experience or training in animal health and welfare.
- Willingness to participate in training and team-building activities.
- Volunteer experience or community involvement.
- Appropriate and healthy stress management practices.

**How to apply**:

- Interested applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resume **online only through this indeed ad.**:

- Please note that only applicants selected for an interview and further screening will be contacted. _No phone call inquiries will be taken regarding this position._
- Submission of a clear Police Information Check and clean drivers' abstract upon offer of employment.

Pay: $2,900.00-$4,500.00 per month

Additional pay:

- Bonus pay

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Flexible language requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Lethbridge, AB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Public safety/ Enforcement: 2 years (required)

Work Location: In person