About the Position

Applications
The city of Las Vegas will begin accepting applications for Animal Control Officer I on January 9, 2023 at 8:00 a.m. Applications will be limited to the first 250 received.

Can I get a text alert when applications open?
You sure can. To receive notice of this job posting text LV JOBS to 468311

What are the minimum requirements for this position?

• High School or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Successfully complete department training after hire.
• No work experience required.

What should I do to until applications open?
In preparation for the job posting on January 9th, you should take time now to create or update your profile with www.governmentjobs.com. When applications open, you will be ready to apply.

What is the typical recruitment process for this position?
A recruiter will screen your application for the minimum qualifications. If you meet the requirements, you will be invited to the written test.

The entire hiring cycle takes about 2-3 months and may include the following steps:

• Written Test
• Mandatory Informational Sessions (most qualified candidates)
• Background Investigation
• Polygraph
• Department Interviews
• Department Candidate Selections

What will be on the written test?
The job posting will include specific information on that, but typically it is a multiple-choice exam which tests your knowledge of written communications, reading comprehension, basic arithmetic, reasoning, problem solving, and recognition of common breeds of dogs and cats.

The city of Las Vegas does not endorse or recommend any specific study guide for this examination.

Where can I learn more about the duties and responsibilities of an Animal Control Officer?
See the complete job description for more information.

See complete job description.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

See complete Job description.

See complete job description.

COMPENSATION

Annual Base Pay Increases

• Negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Step (Merit) Increase – typically awarded on the anniversary date of hire, up to range maximum.

BENEFITS

Uniform Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Tool/Equipment Allowance

• Available for some classifications.

Retirement

• Benefit eligible employees participate in the Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS). PERS, a statewide defined benefit plan, calculates retirement benefits based on 2.25 percent (current percentage for employees hired 7/1/15 and after) for each year of service, applied to the employee's highest consecutive 36-month average salary. PERS also requires that employees share 50 percent of the PERS contribution, which is implemented by reducing the City's salary ranges. The highest consecutive 36-month average salary is increased commensurate with the salary range reductions required by PERS.

Deferred Compensation

• The city offers a 457(b) Plan which is a government deferred compensation plan similar to a 401(k) plan. It offers both pre-tax and after-tax savings and investment options.

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Employees are covered the first of the month following date of employment. Five medical plans, two dental and two vision plans are available. City pays 100% of employee premium + 50% of dependent premium.

Life and AD&D Insurance

• City provides $20,000 policies at no cost.
• Additional voluntary life insurance and AD&D insurance available for purchase.

Disability Insurance

• City provides a long term disability policy:
  • LTD: Employees who normally work at least 30 hours/week are eligible. Benefits begin after 90 days of disability. Payment is up to 60% of earnings, up to $11,000/month, and may not be supplemented with sick or vacation.

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

ANNUAL PHYSICAL EXAMS

• Employees covered by a City health plan and their covered spouse and dependents over age 18 are eligible for a comprehensive wellness physical exam annually at no cost to them at WellTrac.

VACATION (Hours/Year)

• Year 1-2: 80 hours
• Years 3-7: 120 hours
• Years 8-10: 128 hours
• Years 11-15: 180 hours
• Year 16 and over: 200 hours
• Maximum accrual: 250 hours, if hired after 12/3/2014
• Sell-back: Up to 60 hours each year; must leave a balance of 40 hours in leave bank.

HOLIDAYS

• City provides 12 paid holidays plus a birthday holiday.

SICK LEAVE

• Sick Leave: 104 hours per year
• Maximum Accrual: 420 hours, if hired after 12/03/2014
• Sick Leave Bonus: Negotiated sick leave bonus
• Payout at Separation: See contract

RETIREE HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE

• Available for purchase - retiree pays full cost of premiums.

NOTE: Benefits subject to change
Revised 01/2023