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City of Norfolk, Virginia Humane Officer I in Norfolk, Virginia
Humane Officer I
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Humane Officer I
Salary
$41,775.00 - $68,093.00 Annually
Location
VA 23502, VA
Job Type
Permanent Full-time
Job Number
12574
Department
Police
Division
Police - Civilian
Opening Date
10/16/2024
Closing Date
11/16/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
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Description
Norfolk, Virginia is America's most authentic and urban waterfront city. Norfolk is approximately 66 square miles with a population of 244,00 and growing. Home to the world's largest naval station and the business, arts, and cultural center of Coastal Virginia, Norfolk has been rated a top place to live, work, play, and raise a family by numerous publications.
Do you have a passion to work with different types of animals daily? Want to help make a difference in the community? The City of Norfolk’s Police Department is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Humane Officer I. A Humane Officer I performs duties involving the protection of animals, enforcement of animal related codes and protection of public safety.
The departmental hiring rate for this position is $41,775 annually
Essential Functions
Essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Performs duties involving the protection and control of animals.
Enforces animal related codes and protection of public safety.
Apprehends, transports, secures, and disposes of animals by using a wide variety of issued equipment, including injectable tranquilizers and Schedule II narcotics (in accordance with state and local laws, and under the direction of the Humane Officer II).
Issues summonses.
Completes reports and records by maintaining documents.
Responds to citizen complaints by checking homes for animal violations, including a lack of food, water, and shelter. Assesses outside temperatures relating to cruelty to animals.
Provides animal education by training new officers.
Teaches the humane treatment of animals to citizens and children.
Education/Experience
Work requires knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, or office processes. Level of knowledge equivalent to a High School Diploma or equivalency.
One year of experience as a sworn Police Officer; or one year of animal handling experience in an animal shelter, veterinary practice, animal control or equivalent.
Additional Information & Requirements
Valid Driver's License.
Animal Control Officer Basic Academy, Special Police Officer, Euthanasia Certification (within 12 months of employment).
Work Location:
2500 N. Military Highway, Norfolk, Virginia 23502
Work Schedule:
Various days of the week with possible schedule rotations
Signing Bonus:
This position is eligible for a one-time $5,000 signing bonus. The signing bonus will be paid in two (2) increments; $2,500 upon completion of 60 days of employment, and $2,500 upon completion of your probationary period and/or recruit academy. To receive the signing bonus, you must be an active employee in good standing.
Regular full-time and permanent part-time employees may receive paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, employer paid pension plan, basic life insurance, voluntary participation in medical and dental, Section 457 deferred compensation, long-term disability, optional life insurance for self, spouse and children, medical and dependent care reimbursement plans, access to membership in credit union and employer provided parking.
Special project/grant employees are generally eligible for the same benefits of regular full-time employees; however, retirement, life insurance and participation in health plans vary depending upon funding and authorization.
Temporary/seasonal and part-time employees are generally only eligible for employer provided parking and access to membership in credit union.
Retirement
If you are hired October 5, 2010, or after to a position with City of Norfolk Retirement System benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
If you are hired January 1, 2022, or after to a position with Virginia Retirement System (VRS) benefits, you will be required to contribute five percent (5%) of your salary toward your retirement benefit. This will be a pre-tax payroll deduction.
The Tuition Assistance Program is established to encourage employees toward continued self-development and education. Permanent full-time and permanent part-time classified, unclassified permanent, full-time special projects, and constitutional employees who have completed six months continuous service will be eligible to apply. The applicant’s school of enrollment must be an accredited institution.
NOTE:
The benefits described above are broad generalizations. The specific benefits that an employee may be eligible for are governed by City regulations, as applicable to job type.
Non-City
Positions listed with a job type designation of "Non-City" are not subject to the benefits descriptions above. Refer to the content of the job posting for information regarding these positions.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification.
I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
Less than High School
High School Diploma/GED
Some college
Vocational/Technical School
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree or higher
03
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Yes
No
04
Please indicate the number of years of experience you have in Animal Control and/or Animal Protection (E.g., animal shelter, veterinary practice)?
I have no experience.
I have less than two years of experience.
I have 2-4 years of experience.
I have 4-6 years of experience.
I have more than 6 years of experience .
05
Please briefly explain your work experience in Animal Control and/or Animal Protection (E.g., animal shelter, veterinary practice) (this information must be included in your application to be considered). If you do not have any experience, please indicate N/A.
06
Do you possess at least one year of experience as a sworn Police Officer?
Yes
No
07
Please briefly explain your work experience as a sworn Police Officer (this information must be included in your application to be considered). If you do not have any experience, please indicate N/A.
08
Please select the below response that best describes your computer skill level, including Microsoft Office or equivalent data processing software.
I do not have any experience with Microsoft Office or equivalent data processing software.
I have a beginner level of experience using computers on a random basis and require further training.
I have a proficient level of experience using computers and can assist others with the use of a computer.
I have an advanced level of experience using computers on a daily basis and can train others on new software.
09
Do you have any work experience in communicating and/or interacting with the public?
Yes
No
10
Please briefly explain your work experience in communicating and/or interacting with the public (this information be included on the application to be considered). If you do not have any experience, please indicate N/A.
11
This position requires working with several types of animals (E.g., wildlife and companion animals). I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
12
This position will occasionally deal with aggressive animals that may have to be apprehended using a ketch pole or other tool. I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
13
This position requires the ability to work in extreme temperatures, and in dirty indoor and/or outdoor environments (E.g., lifting, crawling, reaching, periods of standing, reaching and pulling). I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
14
The Animal Protection Unit operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This position requires work on the weekends, holidays, and after hours for on call shifts. I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
15
This position requires the completion of a Euthanasia Certification course within the first year of employment, and may also include administering injections for the euthanasia of sick, injured, un-weaned or nuisance animals. I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
16
This position may require you to attend some training through the Police Academy (E.g., OC spray, Taser, Baton, and some defensive tactics). I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
17
This position requires completion of an Animal Control Officer Basic course within the first year of employment (paid by the City of Norfolk). Attendance to a three-week out of town course may be required. I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
18
Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment.
19
As a Police employee in a non-sworn position, you may be required to work during periods of inclement weather. I acknowledge that I understand this requirement.
Yes
No
20
If you were referred for this position by a current City of Norfolk employee, please provide the employee's full name, department, and job title. If not, please indicate N/A.
21
The expected hiring salary will be $41,775.00. Are you willing to accept this salary?
Yes
No
22
Are you a current or previous City of Norfolk employee?
Yes- I am a current City of Norfolk Employee
Yes- I am a previous City of Norfolk Employee
No- I am not a previous or current City of Norfolk Employee
23
A conviction (felony or misdemeanor) does not necessarily eliminate you from employment consideration. A criminal background check is conducted on all new hires. Failure to disclose all criminal convictions may result in disqualification from employment consideration or may result in dismissal from City of Norfolk employment if you have been hired. The nature of the offense; the time that has passed since the offense, conduct and/or completion of the sentence; and the nature of the job sought may be taken into consideration. Have you ever been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor?
I have been convicted of a felony
I have been convicted of a misdemeanor
I have been convicted of a felony and a misdemeanor
I have not been convicted of a felony or a misdemeanor
24
If you have been convicted of a felony and/or a misdemeanor, please provide an explanation including the city, state and date of the conviction. This excludes minor traffic violations such as speeding tickets.
25
Please indicate your veteran status. (A copy of your long form DD-214 may be required)
I am not a Veteran
I am a Veteran
I am a Disabled Veteran
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