Ability to effectively navigate Kirkland streets/geography.Knowledge of methods, equipment, materials and techniques used in animal care, control and restraint, and shelter/housing of animals.Provides parking enforcement duties in areas of the City not routinely monitored by regular Parking Enforcement Officers. Enforces other non-criminal city ordinances as needed.Operates, maintains, and sanitizes the animal services department vehicle and other equipment and supplies as needed.Participates in the City’s emergency preparedness planning and disaster response efforts provides assistance in regards to responding to animal related issues and needs in emergency situations.Education topics may include: animal adoption, alternatives to sheltering, licensing requirements animal services laws and ordinances. Helps to plan, organize, and present animal care and control outreach education programs as assigned assists as liaison with community groups, civic clubs, schools, etc.Coordinates with health officials regarding notifications/requirements to affected individuals. Maintains records of animal bites and quarantines. Coordinates animal intake process with shelter facility staff. Transports animals as needed to designated animal shelter facility.Retrieves and properly disposes of dead animals from roads and other public property. Ensures proper arrangements for severely injured or diseased animals which may include euthanization.Re-unites lost animals to their owners when possible. Apprehends, controls and confines loose, unlicensed, injured, abandoned or dangerous animals assesses and evaluates the condition of animals to determine appropriate course of action.Enforces City and state animal controls laws and ordinances by patrolling assigned areas within city boundaries.Prepares case reports and presents testimony in Court as needed.Answers general animal related inquiries and provides information in regards to available resources such as spay/neuter, rabies vaccinations, pet adoption, feral animals, etc.Writes reports and maintains records of warnings and citations, contacts made, and required follow-ups. Prepares and maintains a variety of files and records.Maintains accurate records, files, databases, and statistics related to animal control services prepares reports for police management.Transports animals to appropriate shelter and other care facilities as needed.Attends and represents Kirkland Police Department at various City and public meetings.
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