Nuisance Enforcement Officer Job Smithfield area,Utah USA,Government

Job Title:

Nuisance Enforcement Officer/Police Officer

Department:
Police Department

Supervisor:
Corporal, Sergeant, Police Chief

FLSA Status:
Non
- Exempt

Salary: $42,812.00 - $57,920.00

POSITION SUMMARY

A Smithfield City Nuisance Enforcement Officer is a civilian position, acting with full authority as prescribed by Utah State Statute 77-7-18. This position can also be Sworn in as an officer following the POST requirements. The SCPD Nuisance Enforcement Officer exercises limited discretion in performing specified nuisance related functions and activities in accordance with the agency’s community-oriented policing philosophy. Those functions particular to nuisance enforcement include locating and identifying violations of the Smithfield City Municipal Code, addressing sanitary ordinances, safety and health problems.

Handle complaints regarding weeds, brush, trash and abandoned vehicles and business license violations. Patrol for stray animals, responding to animal related calls for assistance, protection of life and property, detecting violations of municipal animal control ordinances and state animal control statutes, problem solving through public awareness and education, and efficiently utilizing departmental equipment and other available resources to prevent and/or reduce animal control problems.

The Nuisance Enforcement Officer works under the specific supervision of the Chief of Police.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Response to nuisance related incidents:

Physically respond to calls regarding nuisance violations.

Apply state and local laws as required by duty and responsibility.

Initiate enforcement action when nuisance violations are reported or are observed.

Prepare written documents, i.e., reports, citations or warnings, affidavits, etc.

Employ the use of computers, phones, radios, and other technological devices.

Drive and operate assigned nuisance enforcement vehicles and equipment.

Exercise appropriate verbal and physical use of force tactics and techniques.

Issue verbal reports, testimony, educational information, warnings, directives, commands, instructions, etc., publicly, or privately, formally, or informally.

Response to animal related incidents:

Physically respond to calls for animal control service and assistance.

Apply state and local laws as required by duty and responsibility.

Initiate enforcement action when violations of animal control laws occur.

Capture wild or domestic stray, loose, injured, vicious, or unwanted animals using a variety of techniques and equipment.

Handle, manage, and prepare tranquilizing and euthanasia chemicals.

Euthanize animals.

Deliver animals picked up to a viable animal impound shelter.

Pick up and dispose of dead or injured animals.

Prepare written documents, i.e., reports, citations or warnings, affidavits, etc.

Employ the use of computers, phones, radios, and other technological devices.

Drive and operate assigned animal control vehicles and equipment.

Handle, use, and qualify with designated firearms and other weapons.

Exercise appropriate verbal and physical use of force tactics and techniques.

Issue verbal reports, testimony, educational information, warnings, directives, commands, instructions, etc., publicly, or privately, formally, and informally.

Essential Responsibilities and Duties also include:

Perform tasks as assigned by the Corporal, Sergeant, and Chief of Police.

Keep up to date on current developments in municipal code, animal control laws and ordinances, case law, search and seizure, and any other rules or regulations related to municipal ordinances and animal control law enforcement practices.

Before beginning tour of duty, obtain essential information and incidents occurring since the last tour of duty; sanitize cages, shelter, and truck; prepare personal protective clothing such as gloves, goggles, face shields, etc.

Meet all minimum performance requirements established by Smithfield City and SCPD policies and procedures.

Arrive on duty on time, able to perform all physical and mental requirements of the job.

Initiate or further the investigation of any reports of nuisance violations or issues.

Initiate or further the investigation of any reports of animal control issues or violations.

Assist patrol officers with nuisance complaints and animal control matters as requested.

Patrol for nuisance violations and animal control enforcement purposes, set traps and snares, and respond to calls for assistance.

Receive and implement orders and directives from the Corporal, Sergeant, or Chief.

Complete detailed incident reports, criminal affidavits, and other reports as required.

Conduct thorough investigations as assigned and within the scope of responsibility.

Identify, collect, and preserve evidence and property.

Secure dangerous scenes such as vicious animals, animals causing traffic hazards, roaming danger animals, wildlife encroaching into residential areas, etc.

Represent the SCPD in various community functions.

Become acquainted with as many members of the community as…