Employment

Youth Court Attorney

Animal Control Officer

Job-Application

Send resumes to:

email: rrockette@lauderdalecounty.org

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

E911 Telecommunicator

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

Laborer. |. Grass Cutter. |. Truck Drivers

Equipment Operator

Application

Road Department- Equipment Operator

The Road Equipment Operator is a full-time permanent position in the Road Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Road Foreman. The person in this position is supervised on a daily basis, and has no supervisory authority. The Road Equipment Operator works regular hours, year-round, and occasionally works overtime and occasionally at night. The person in this position never works shift work, and is on call occasionally. 0% of the work in this position is indoors, and 100% is outdoors. The position has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

There is a daily exposure to chemicals and/or hazardous material. This position is exposed to anti- freeze and hydraulic fluid associated with construction equipment. The Road Equipment Operator must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and a driver's license. In addition, 0 years of experience is required or recommended. The stress level associated with this position is average. Physical work required for this position includes extensive shoveling, climbing on top of various equipment, and lifting of poles, signs, and various other materials.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge:

General office and filing practices and procedures
Proper grammar and proper use of English in speaking and writing
Computerized software, including word processing and spreadsheets
• OSHA standards and regulations concerning employee safety
• Federal and state statutes concerning employee safety ?
• Mathematical skills, including addition, subtraction, division and multiplication
• General function and operation of municipal government
• Minor first aid techniques
• State and county laws
• Various equipment used in construction
• Safety standards associated with equipment

Skills and Abilities:

Prioritize daily work flow
Work as a team member with other employees
Meet specified or required deadlines
Make decisions within specified time restraints
Communicate effectively with residents, elected officials, other County employees, etc.,
both oral and written
Maintain confidentiality
Work autonomously when necessary
Handle multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions
Deal with others in a professional manner
Maintain professional composure in heated situations
Develop, implement, and follow departmental and County procedures

Youth Court Prosecutor

Job Openings

Job-Application

JOB DESCRIPTION

Road Department- Equipment Operator

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities