Animal Specialty Investigator Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/jacksonvillefl/jobs/newprint/4775984) Apply  Animal Specialty Investigator Salary $46,255.49 Annually Location Jacksonville, FL Job Type Civil Service Job Number 2025-06357 Department Office of Administrative Services Opening Date 01/03/2025 Closing Date 1/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description Are you looking for a position with a work/life balance? Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!! Animal Care and Protective Services is actively seeking a Animal Specialty Investigator. Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition to health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments This is advanced technical work at the lead worker level in enforcing animal care and control laws which involves the investigation of criminal and civil animal cruelty complaints, working crime scenes and collecting evidence, writing professional reports for submission to the State Attorney’s Office for prosecution, and educating the public. Work requires the knowledge of applicable laws, methods, practices, techniques, and procedures used in animal code enforcement, animal capture, restraint, and care which involve the use of specialized skills and equipment which is learned on the job and through additional specialized training/certification. Schedules, distributes, oversees and guides the work of others. Contacts require skills in understanding, influencing and communicating with others in order to successfully interact with other employees and the public. The work is standardized in that tasks are covered by substantially diversified procedures and specialized standards, and because of the changing priorities, or different situations, incumbents have the latitude to consider which of the many procedures or standards should be followed and in what sequence. Work is performed primarily in the field and office environments, where there are some risks and hazards due to the handling of vicious, ill, infectious, and rabid animals. Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer, two-way radio, digital camera, animal capture and microchip scanning equipment. Operates a motor vehicle. The physical demands consist of sitting, walking, standing, running, climbing, bending, reaching, and sometimes lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds.Schedule will involve working flex hours, weekends, nights and holidays. Work is performed under limited supervision where the work assignments are subject to established procedures, practices, precedents, methods, techniques, standards or well-defined policies, and the worker plans or organizes the work, determines their own priorities, and the work is reviewed, usually after the fact, in terms of quality, volume, timeliness, and for adherence to established methods, standards and policies. Examples of Work + Investigates allegations of animal cruelty, neglect, abuse, bites, breeders, pet shops, and abandonment in potentially hostile environments. + Investigates and enforces Florida statutes related to animals and Jacksonville Municipal Ordinance section 462. + Conducts interviews of witnesses, suspects (after providing Miranda Rights Notice), and law enforcement personnel related to the case. + Takes sworn testimony in the form of an affidavit and notarizes the same. + Prepares search warrants and submits for judiciary approval. + Assists law enforcement with inspection/search, seizure and arrest warrants related to animal cruelty, including the filing for petition of custody requests. + Conducts legally authorized searches and seizures in conjunction with law enforcement personnel. + Prepares detailed reports and maintains case files of investigations to ensure availability for civil or criminal prosecution. + Develops crime scene diagrams, collects evidence, photographs, and performs tests as necessary in the field using the current best practices of law enforcement. + Utilizes computer programs to record, retrieve and verify animal impoundment and case activity information. + Provides testimony in civil and criminal cases involving animal abuse or neglect. + Performs all related duties of an animal Code Enforcement Officer as directed by the Animal Code Enforcement Officer Supervisor. + Performs euthanasia as taught by the FACA (Florida Animal Control Association) approved class and in compliance with the ACPS euthanasia protocol. + Work on-call as needed. + Operates standard office equipment such as personal computer using word, spreadsheet, database and other related software, two-way radio, digital camera, animal capture, euthanasia equipment and microchip scanning equipment. + Operates a motor vehicle. + Acts as Animal Services Assistant Supervisor in absence, if designated by the Division Chief + Maintains, assigns and coordinates fleet for division. + Reports to work location during emergency circumstances such as actual and anticipated natural and man-made disasters. + Demonstrates proficiency in the City of Jacksonville’s competencies. + Performs related work as required. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities + Knowledge of Constitutional provisions and their application to animal control. + Strong working knowledge of animal control ordinances and Florida laws pertaining to animals, animal cruelty and abuse/neglect. + Knowledge of humane treatment of animals. + Knowledge of animal behavior, breeds, characteristics, and identification. + Knowledge of animal diseases and health requirements. + Knowledge of the accepted practices in treatment, restraining and handling of animals. + Ability to treat, restrain and handle animals. + Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, including the ability to perform verbal judo techniques in extremely high-stress circumstances. + Ability to safely operate animal control and chemical immobilization equipment. + Ability to perform euthanasia as taught by the FACA (Florida Animal Control Association) approved class and in compliance with the ACPS euthanasia protocol. + Ability to assess, address and schedule the animal control work of others. + Ability to operate standard office equipment such as personal computer using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other related software, two-way radio, digital camera, animal capture, euthanasia equipment and microchip scanning equipment. + Ability to operate a motor vehicle. Open Requirements/Supplemental Information OPEN REQUIREMENTS: + Four years of education and/or experience as an Animal Control Officer or Law Enforcement Officer. LICENSING/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION: + Florida Animal Control Officer Certification and Euthanasia Certification must secure within one year of employment & must be maintained. + A valid driver’s license is required prior to appointment and must be maintained during employment in this class. + Must qualify for prior to appointment, obtain and maintain during employment in this class City of Jacksonville Public Driver Certification. OTHER REQUIREMENTS: + The probationary period for this class is twelve months. + This classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville’s Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401). + ACPS is part of the City of Jacksonville’s emergency response operations. When pet friendly emergency shelters are open, all full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school’s name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards. The application system works best with Google Chrome or Edge with Chromium web browsers. Please try to apply using one of these browsers. 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You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference. If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to: Florida Department of Veterans Affairs Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K Largo, FL 33778-1630 Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer. www.coj.net/benefits 01 Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application? + Yes + No 02 Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future? + Yes + No 03 The budgeted annual salary for this position is $46,255.49 . This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary? (Civil Service positions have a 5% increase after successfully completing probation.) + Yes + No 04 This position requires a rotating schedule. a portion of the schedule may involve working evenings, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to commit to this type of schedule? + I am able to work this type of schedule. + I am able to work evening and weekends only. + I am able to work Monday-Friday only. + None of the above. 05 ACPS is part of the City of Jacksonville's emergency response operations. When pet friendly emergency shelters are open, all full-time employees are required to report and carry out duties as assigned for the duration of the emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice. Are you able to comply with this requirement? + I will be able to work during the emergency. + I have circumstances that would prohibit me from working during an emergency. + None of the above. 06 Do you understand the work is performed in an animal shelter environment, where there are some risks and hazards due to handling of vicious, ill, infectious, and rabid animals, and exposure to offensive odors, chemicals, and other airborne nuisances? + Yes + No 07 Do you understand the physical demands consist of sitting, walking, standing, running, climbing, bending, reaching, and sometimes lifting objects more than 50 pounds. + Yes, I am able to lift up to 50 pounds or more. + I am able to lift up to 40 pounds. + I am able to lift up to 30 pounds. + I am able to lift up to 20 pounds + None of the above 08 Part-Time and volunteer work experience may be considered if an applicant has worked/volunteered 20 hours or more. The complete work history must be included in your application if you would like this experience to be considered. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. 09 If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. 10 Do you have four (4) years of education and/or experience as an Animal Control Officer or Law Enforcement Officer? + Yes, I have 4 years or more of education and/or experience. + No, I have less than 4 years of education and/or experience. 11 Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience. 12 Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience. 13 Do you have a valid motor vehicle operator license that is not under suspension/revocation or restricted under any pending or current citations/court proceedings? Please indicate which license you possess. + FL Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class B Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class C Commercial Driver License (CDL) + FL Class E Driver License + GA Standard Driver's License + GA Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + GA Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) + License from another State. + Learner Permit + My license is currently invalid. + I do not possess any type of Driver's License. 14 If you have a State of FL license, does your license currently have one or more of these restrictions? + C or 1 - Business Purpose Only + D or H - Employment Purposes + P or 2 – Probation Interlock Device + S or I – Other Restriction + Two or more of these restrictions. + I have an out of state license. + None of the above. 15 Have you been convicted of Driving-Under-the-Influence (DUI) in any state during the last 36 months from current date? + Yes + No 16 Have you been cited for more than three (3) moving violations, or two (2) at fault accidents within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 17 Have you been considered a "Habitual Traffic Offender" (HTO) within the past 12 months from current date? + Yes + No 18 I consent to the City of Jacksonville using the driver's license information I have provided to access a driver's license report from the Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles. I understand if one was accessed with relation to this application, a copy will be provided to me upon request. + Yes, the City of Jacksonville has my consent to check my driver's license. + No, I do not wish to give consent to the City of Jacksonville to check my driver's license. + I do not possess a valid driver's license. 19 Provide your full Driver's License or Identification number. For out of state license, please include the state. If a correct number is not provided, your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. 20 Do you understand this classification performs safety-sensitive functions and is subject to pre-employment, random and other drug/alcohol testing programs as set forth in the City of Jacksonville's Drug Free Workplace Policy (0401)? + Yes, I have read and understand the statement above. + No 21 Florida Animal Control Officer Certification and Euthanasia Certification must be secure within one year of employment and must be maintained. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. 22 If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you don't live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference + Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application. + No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me. 23 If basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript is required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process. + I have read the above statement and understand what is required. 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