This is a sworn law enforcement officer position. Candidates who are hired are required to successfully complete basic police training at the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy. Basic police training is approximately six months in length, six weeks of which are focused on the use of firearms, driving, and defensive tactics. Other training includes classroom instruction, daily fitness and hands-on training such as handcuffing, and scenario based training. Upon successful completion of the police academy, applicants must complete both patrol and animal protection officer field training. Provides law enforcement and public safety services to the community with regards to state and local animal control and game laws and ordinances. Patrols designated areas, using department vehicle. Apprehends stray animals (domestic and agricultural); rescues sick or injured wild and domestic animals. Coordinates with county Health Department to investigate incidents of animal bites and human exposure. Evaluates and investigates cases of alleged animal cruelty. Issues uniform summonses and testifies in court. Euthanizes animals by use of chemical or firearm as required.
Required to work a varied shift schedule:
Day shift: 6:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Evening Shift: 1:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Workdays alternate weekly:
1st week: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
2nd Week: Wednesday and Thursday
NOTE: This position requires shift and weekend work. Incumbents are considered emergency essential services personnel requiring that they report on their scheduled day, or may be called back to work, should a manmade or natural disaster or emergency arise.
**Academy Training is primarily Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
*Entry-level salary will be determined within pay grade based upon relevant preferred qualifications; a step increase for each of the following, college degree, prior law enforcement and military experience, and foreign language proficiency.
Opportunity to transfer VRS (Virginia Retirement System) into Fairfax County Retirement System (FCRS).
(The illustrative duties listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list. A complete list of position duties and unique physical requirements can be found in the position job description.)
(The knowledge, skills and abilities listed in this specification are representative of the class but are not an all-inclusive list.)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the following:
High school graduation or a GED issued by a state department of education.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Subsequent to a conditional job offer, applicants must complete a comprehensive medical examination, including drug testing and a vision standard not worse than 20/200, provided there have been at least three months of success wearing soft contact lenses. Must be able to perform essential job functions (reasonable accommodation may be made on a case-by-case basis). All duties performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Panel interview and may include exercise.
The population of Fairfax County is very diverse where 39.8% of residents speak a language other than English at home (Spanish, Asian/Pacific Islander, Indo-European, and others) and we encourage candidates bilingual in English and a foreign language to apply to this opportunity.
Fairfax County Government prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, political affiliation, or military status in the recruitment, selection, and hiring of its workforce.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact 703-324-4900 for assistance. TTY 703-222-7314. DHREmployment@fairfaxcounty.gov EEO/AA/TTY.
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