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POSITION TITLE:        Assistant Animal Control Officer    

DEPARTMENT:            Police Department 

REPORTS TO:             Chief of Police 

CLASSIFICATION:      Hourly; Unaffiliated; Per Diem 


JOB SUMMARY:

Enforces all Connecticut State laws and regulations and ordinances pertaining to animals.  Manages the animal care facility.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITIES: 

•    Receives direction from the Animal Control Officer.

•    Receives and responds to complaints regarding domestic animals and wildlife from general public.

•    Enforces all relevant State and Town laws, ordinances and polices.

•    Investigates complaints of vicious, diseased, injured, mistreated or stray animals.

•    Patrols the Town of Monroe for violations concerning animals; captures and removes stray or vicious dogs to the impound facility.

•    Issues summons, tickets, or warnings to violators. 

•    Removes injured or dead animals from town roads, in cooperation with the Public Works department.

•    Prepares and follows up on all Incident Reports, written statements and complaints to animals.

•    Assists the preparation of and makes court appearances as necessary in criminal & civil court cases.

•    Maintains permits with appropriate state agencies for handling, transport and care of animals.

•    Maintains records of complaints and related files.

•    Assists police, other town agencies and the public as needed.

•    Performs related tasks as needed. 


EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

•    Must have current Connecticut Animal Control Officer Certification or be willing to obtain certification within one year.

•    Excellent communication, administrative and organizational skills.

•    Experience with care and handling of animals preferred.

•    Must Maintain a Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, drive a vehicle, use hand to finger coordination, handle or feel objects, and reach with hands and arms.  Ability to move about facilities and walk on unpaved, sloped, and uneven terrain. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines and changing priorities/conditions. The employee may need to lift and/or moves up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus and read various documents.



POSITION TITLE:               Police Records Clerk       

DEPARTMENT:                  Police Department 

REPORTS TO:                     Police Lieutenant

CLASSIFICATION:              Hourly, Clerical Union; 35 hours per week

SALARY RANGE:                $21.65 - $24.37 PER HOUR
 

JOB SUMMARY:
 To provide and maintain accurate police records to insure ready retrieval of information in the functional areas of criminal, motor vehicle, accident and administrative records.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBLILITIES:

  • Receives oral and written instructions from Supervisor.
  • Responsible for inputting data into existing and new criminal history file.  Retrieves and organizes information from criminal history files for transmittal to court and other law enforcement agencies.
  • Process complex, technical and specialized reports for referral to appropriate agencies and classifies all confidential information.
  • Reports motor vehicle accident information to authorized persons, including attorneys, insurance personnel and members of the public.
  • Performs record-keeping functions such as recording the sale and transfer of firearms, State and Town permits, etc.
  • Type letters and reports from statistical information or rough copy. Temporarily relieve other office staff as need requires.

 

EDUCATION/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:

  • High school education
  • Two years’ experience in office work
  • Knowledge of computers desired.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to learn and keep current with freedom of information and confidentiality laws.

 

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee regularly is required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger movements, handle or feel objects, or controls; and must be able to lift and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.