Employment

Job-Application

Send resumes to:

email: rrockette@lauderdalecounty.org

or

Drop off at the shelter:

6100 Rocky Lane
Marion, MS 39342

JOB DESCRIPTION

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Enforce County ordinance and State Laws dealing with animals; maintain records and reports; Euthanize, impound, feed, clean and dispose of animals as needed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

• Enforce County ordinances; capture and impound sick, injured, stray or trapped domestic and non-domestic animals.
• Respond to and investigate complaints from the public regarding stray, sick, injured and abused animals; investigate cases of cruelty, neglect, abandonment, animal bites and barking dogs.
• Explain various ordinances regarding animal control to the public.
• Write file charges for violations of County ordinances related to animals; respond to court requests for contested of these charges.
• Removal of deceased animals from the County shelter; assist the public in trapping domestic and non-domestic animals.
• Euthanize severely injured, diseased, vicious, and unwanted animals.
• Quarantine biting animals for observation according to established guidelines.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of files, records and reports regarding impounded animals, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, and daily statistics.
• Operate and maintain an animal control vehicle; utilize a variety of animal control devices and equipment including leash, muzzle, traps, catch pole, net, radio and other equipment.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE OF:
• City and County geography and street locations.
•  Oral and written communication skills.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.

ABILITY TO:

• Learn animal control regulations, techniques and enforcement.
• Learn requirements of maintaining an animal shelter in a safe, clean and orderly condition.
• Learn capture, care, handling and feeding of domestic and non-domestic animals.
• Deal tactfully, courteously and firmly with the public.
• Capture, handle, feed and transport domestic and non-domestic animals.
• Respond to calls and complaints regarding animals in the community.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Maintain records and prepare clear, concise reports.
• Observe legal and defensive driving practices.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Work courteously and tactfully with customers and employees.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES:

• Lifting heavy animals upwards of 100+ Lbs. pushing and pulling animals into truck; kneeling and crouching to pick up animals.

HAZARDS:

• Working around potentially vicious animals including dogs, cats, horses, snakes and other animals and pets. Working in extreme temperature

Application

Job Description for Telecommunicator

Position Purpose
A staff of Mississippi State Certified Telecommunicators is required to operate the E-911 Communications Center in order to facilitate the call taking and dispatching of first responder emergency personnel.

Position Summary
A Telecommunicator is responsible for accurate and timely response to all requests for assistance or for E-911 related information from emergency first responders and the general public. Requests may arrive thought a variety of telephone lines, radio frequencies or in person. This position:

• Is permanent and full-time
• Reports to the Lead Telecommunicator and Shift Supervisor Manager
• Performs 100% of its duties in the office
• Operates in a high-stress environment

Major Duties
Perform Emergency Telecommunicator operations by:

• Operating E-911 computer systems
• Operating E-911 phone and radio systems
• Answering emergency and non-emergency telephone and radio transmissions

Required Certifications

• National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Mississippi Justice Information Center (MJIC) Certification
• Mississippi State Dispatcher Certification

Required Knowledge

• High School Diploma or GED
• Proper grammar and use of English in speaking and writing
• All systems required to perform items listed under Major Duties
• General computer operations
• Basic knowledge of city and county first responder and other departments, including their emergency response policies and procedures

Required Skills and Abilities

• Maintain confidentiality
• Make decisions within time restraints
• Work as a team while under extreme pressure and time restraints
• Type at 40 words per minute or greater
• Operate within departmental procedures
• Basic filing
• Perform all work in a professional and composed manner
• Sit or stand in one location for long periods without interruption
• Work shift work
• Travel as required for training events

Details

The following describes the depth of the major duties required to be performed by this position.

• Perform Emergency Telecommunicator operations o Operate the Computer Aided Dispatch and Graphical Information Systems software, including: ▪ Zetron MAX Call Taking Management Information System
• CentralSquare One Solution CAD
• Professional and Technical Software (PTS) Solutions suite
• Transmit and receive radio and telephone transmissions
• Effectively process all telephone or radio transmissions as trained and in compliance with standard operating procedures
• Maintain Mississippi State Dispatcher Certification
• Maintain a good working relationship with the public and all government and private industries
• Operate office equipment such as a printer, facsimile and shredder

This essential function is the foundation of E-911 and is the position which most emergency responders and the general public are familiar with.

Other

• Perform other duties as directed by the Shift Supervisor, Communications Center Manager or E-911 Director or inherently required by this position

How to Apply:

• Complete the Application and bring it with the required documents to: 1300 26^th Ave, Meridian MS, 39301, M-F 8-4p -or- Email the completed application and documents to e911@lauderdalecounty.org
• A Background Check will be performed and, if acceptable, you will be scheduled to take our Computerized Pre-Hire Test
• Successful Completion of the Pre-Hire Test will get you to the In-Person Interview
• After Successful Completion of the In-Person Interview you will take a Pre-Hire Vision/Hearing/Drug Screening
• Upon receiving successful test results, a job offer will be extended

Questions: Call 601-482-9854 -or- Email e911@lauderdalecounty.org

Position Benefits:

• Medical Insurance available
• Sick/Vacation Time Program
• Set Scheduling with days off on weekdays & weekends
• MS State PERS Retirement Program
• Minimum Starting Wage: $13.86/hr
• Additional pay for night shift
• Opportunities for advancement
• Overtime Opportunities