Animal Control Officer

About this role

<p id="isPasted" style="text-align: center;"><strong style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px;" id="isPasted"><em style=" color: inherit; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">**This job posting will be used for on-going hiring without closing for applications. Applications will be reviewed in groups on an on-going basis as described in the Selection Process section below.</strong></em><em style=" color: inherit; text-align: center; text-indent: 0px;"><strong style=" font-weight: 700;">**</strong></em></strong></p><p>The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing State Laws, and City Ordinances for the City of Minneapolis safeguarding life, health, property and livability for residents and stakeholders. &nbsp;This position protects the public health and safety of the residents of Minneapolis by ensuring that all animal laws are appropriately applied in a safe, equitable and uniformed manner. &nbsp;</p><p>Animal Control Officers help keep people and animals safe in Minneapolis. They work out of <a href="http://www.minneapolismn.gov/animals" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="http://www.minneap

Requirements

<p id="isPasted"><strong>Minimum Education:&nbsp;</strong>Associate degree in Veterinary Technology, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or equivalent. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Minimum Experience:</strong> Two years of related experience. Two or more years of animal handling is desired. &nbsp;</p><p><strong>Equivalency:&nbsp;</strong>An equivalent combination of education and experience closely related to the duties of the position MAY be considered. &nbsp;<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p><p><strong>Licenses/Certifications:&nbsp;</strong> Valid driver’s license - Possess and maintain a valid driver's license for the duration of employment in this position.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Position-specific Certifications:&nbsp;</strong>Ability to obtain and maintain the following certifications in order to perform