Qureos Mentor

TOLEDO HUMANE SOCIETY

<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reports to:</b><b> Cruelty Field Manager</b></h3>
<h4 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Overview:</b></h4>
<p><b>SUMMARY: </b>Serves as the law enforcement representative for the Toledo Humane Society in the prevention of cruelty and neglect of animals. Investigate complaints and/or reports of animal cruelty. Collect evidence necessary to prepare reports and case files for prosecution, and provide testimony as required.</p>
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </b>include the following. Other duties may be assigned as necessary.</p>
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Receive, evaluate and respond to complaints of animal cruelty or neglect received by phone, e-mail, in person, or by other means.</li><li>
Enter case information, including follow-up actions, into PetPoint, shelter software.</li><li>
Maintain a daily activity report and telephone log.</li><li>
Impound, assist with impoundment, or seize animals as required.</li><li>
Collect and properly store evidence and submit same for testing by outside agencies or vendors as needed.</li><li>
Photograph and thoroughly document potential crime scenes.</li><li>
Photograph and assist with veterinary exams and necropsies.</li><li>
Conduct interviews with suspect(s) and witnesses.
</li><li>Prepare detailed and accurate case reports and files in a timely manner for the Prosecutors Office, or any other requesting agency in support of cruelty cases.</li><li>
Testify in court or at seizure hearings for cruelty or neglect cases.</li><li>
Prepare and execute search warrants. Issue citations, notice of compliance forms, and/or veterinary treatment notices. Educate the public on the proper care and treatment of animals.</li><li>
Assist the Lucas County Canine Care and Control as needed.</li><li>
Assist law enforcement agencies as necessary.</li><li>
Work closely with other THS Departments as needed. Assist with screening, vaccinating, and/or kenneling animals in the event of a large scale impound.</li><li>
Properly log and update case status as needed.</li><li>
Prepare statistical data as it relates to animal cruelty investigations.</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Qualifications:</b></h3>
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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability level required. This individual must also possess the ability to manage the emotional aspect of witnessing animals in traumatic situations, humane euthanasia, and support staff in high-emotion circumstances. Must be able to pass a criminal background check upon hire.</p>
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Education and/or Experience:</b></h3>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>High school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience as an Animal Control Officer or Humane Agent required. Criminal Justice degree or State of Ohio Humane Society Agent Certification preferred.</b></h3>
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Certification as a humane agent is required within six months of hire. The Humane Society Agent Training Program, is to ensure compliance with OAC 109:2-15-02 using curriculum approved by the Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission.</p>
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</b></h1><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Language Skills:</b></h3>
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Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential. Ability to read, write and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos effectively. Public speaking and group presentation skills preferred.</p>
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</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Reasoning Ability:</b></h3>
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Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.</p>
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Computer Skills:</b></h3>
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To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of PetPoint database software or become proficient within the first six months from hire date.
</p><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Physical Demands:</b></h3>
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The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is required to sit and/or drive. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.</p>
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</b></h1><h3 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Work Environment:</b></h3>
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The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
</p><p>While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to zoonotic disease, aggressive/feral animals, toxic or caustic chemicals, possible hostile public, and operation of vehicle under all types of weather/road conditions. Must be available to work irregular hours, weekends, and holidays if required. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.</p>
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome a diverse pool of applicants</i>.</p></div>

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