Animal Protection Services Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. and,
• Preferred: Two years of paid or volunteer work experience directly involved in routine animal care, control and handling for a veterinarian, kennel or shelter or a closely related similar work environment.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Must possess or obtain a valid Nevada driver's license and maintain a satisfactory motor vehicle record.
• Complete the National Animal Control Association Training Academy levels 1 and 2 within two years of hire/reclassification date.
•  Tranquilizer Certificate within required departmental time frame.
•  O/C Spray Certificate within required departmental time frame.
•  Baton Certificate within required departmental time frame.
•  Taser certification within required departmental time frame

 
Selection Process: 

1. Oral board (Weight 100%, Passing Score 70%)

*Note: Subsequent vacancies during the life of the list, may require participation in an additional selection interview and that additional selection interview(s) will be weighted at 100% requiring a minimum of 70% in order to be considered for the subsequent position vacancies.

2. Background Investigation

Includes an extensive background check, polygraph/CVSA examination, medical/drug screen exam. All top scoring candidates must pass the Background Investigation in order to move forward in the process.

3. Selection/Offers

BACKGROUND PROCESS & PRE EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

Candidates for this position are subject to pre-employment screenings and employment is contingent upon these results. Pre-employment screenings may include but are not limited to: local, state, and federal criminal history checks, and may require submission of fingerprints; drug screen; and physical examinations to include a psychological evaluation.

BENEFITS AND PERKS

 To learn more about our Benefits please check them out here: CNLV Benefits Flyer

For question please contact:

Cheyenne Silva - Talent Acquisition Partner

silvac@cityofnorthlasvegas.com

This class specification may not be interpreted as all-inclusive.  It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this description.  Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).  Reasonable accommodations for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant as possible. **NRS 286.042 NV PERS Official Policy 11.6