POSITION: Code Compliance Officer

DUTIES: * Respond to, investigate, and resolve citizen and neighborhood disputes and complaints of Animal Control issues in the City of Montrose and determine appropriate course of action. * Impound stray, vicious, nuisance and abandoned animals. Perform frequent directed patrols of public parks, large parking lots, and the cemetery. Dispose of all deceased animals from roadways. * Issue summons and complaints or penalty assessments to suspected offenders and prepare documentation for first appearances in court including appropriate sentencing recommendations. Prepare documentation for court trials and testify in court. Complete MIR's and IR's report narratives in a timely manner. * Actively participate in community policing projects and present educational programs for local civic organizations, schools and law enforcement agencies.

REQUIREMENTS: * High school diploma or general education degree (GED). * New hire animal control officers must successfully complete the mandatory twelve week field training program with the Field Training Officer. * Current Colorado driver's license with acceptable record. * All candidates are subject to a pre-employment background check and drug screen.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: * Certified Animal Control Officer from the Colorado Association of Animal Control Officers, or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date.

• Must become certified in ICS 100, 200, 700, and 800 within one year of hire date.
• Must maintain State CAACO certification, Taser, Extendable Asp, and OC certifications.

WAGE: $45,469.49/ Year

SHIFTS: Full-time - 40 hours per week

JOB SITE: Montrose, CO

BENEFITS: Medica/ Dental/ Vision Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Retirement plan, Paid-time off, Local incentives.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply' to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).