Animal Control​/Community Services Officer Trinidad

Animal Control/Community Services Officer

This position is a non-sworn, uniformed position. The Community Services Officer enforces the City of Trinidad Code of Ordinances, conducts inspections, and investigates complaints related to Code Enforcement, Parking enforcement, and Animal Control by gathering evidence, issuing violation notices and citations, and preparing reports. The CSO will assist with all Community Programs and with traffic control, parades, escorts, vehicle inspections and found property.

The mission of every employee at the City of Trinidad is to deliver exceptional value and quality of life to all of our citizens. Each employee is measured by the ability to adhere to the city’s core value of Pride which is delivered through Purpose, Responsibility, Integrity, Dependability and Excellence. As a City we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity for all citizens and recognize that it is a privilege to serve the citizens of Trinidad, Colorado.

The following statements are illustrative of the essential functions of the job and do not include other nonessential or peripheral duties that may be required. The City of Trinidad retains the right to modify or change the essential duties and additional functions of the job at any time without notice. Examples of duties are not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.

Responsibilities as outlined in the City Charter:

Note:

Regular and predictable attendance in the performance of this job is an essential function.

• Detects, responds to, and investigates code violations including animal control throughout the City. Coordinates and initiates action with property owners or tenants to correct violations. Maintains records and prepares reports, issues summons, prepares court memoranda, and gives testimony in court as required.
• Capture and impound dead, sick, injured, stray or trapped domestic and non-domestic animals. Investigate complaints from the public regarding stray, sick, injured, and abused animals; investigates cases of cruelty, neglect, abandonment, animal bites and barking dogs. Quarantine biting animals for observation according to established guidelines.
• Explains various ordinances regarding code enforcement and animal control to the public; post signs and distribute flyers and pamphlets.
• Respond to calls of found property, transport property to police department and log in the property management system.
• Assists with all Community Programs including Shop with a Cop, Life Skills, Explorer Post 1876, National Night Out, and Citizen’s Academy.
• Assists other divisions with traffic control at crime scenes, traffic accidents, and parades.
• Provides assistance to motorists and administers first aid as appropriate.
• Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
• Observes and follows established City and department policies and procedures in the daily conduct of the job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Must possess a valid current state-issued driver's license and not be under suspension, revocation or denial nor have any prior alcohol related driving offenses within last five yrs.
• Successful candidates must pass a physical examination in accordance with job duties, a background investigation and drug screen prior to employment.
• Must pass the City’s Drug and Alcohol program, including pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, random testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return-to-duty testing, and follow-up testing.
• CPR and First Aid training required.

Knowledge of:

• Applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations.
• Report preparation and presentation.
• Principles of customer service.

Skilled in:

• Interpreting, applying and explaining laws, policies and regulations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Communicating and dealing successfully with employees, customers…