The Village of Skokie, IL is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Community Service/Animal Control Officer. In a civilian capacity, performs a variety of law enforcement and other related activities that do not require the exercise of Police authority. Duties include investigating non-criminal and non-critical incidents; Enforcing parking and animal control ordinances; Performs various animal control activities including trapping, transportation, quarantine, and euthanasia; Serving as Desk Officer; Assisting in detainee processing; Responding to phone inquiries from the public and entering data into the computer; Providing traffic assistance at traffic crash scenes and special events; May be assigned to answer calls in the Fire and Police Communication Center; Must be able to work from an elevated position using ladders, etc.; Works 40 hours per week as assigned on any one of three 8-hour shifts over a 24-hour period, on any of the seven days, including Holidays and weekends; Performs other work-related duties, as assigned.

Minimum sixty (60) college semester hours from an accredited institution and valid Driver’s License required; Ability to tactfully communicate and handle a variety of situations with the public; Should have experience in basic computer operations and data entry; Valid Firearm Owner Identification card (FOID); if not in possession of one, must have the ability to become certified in firearm use and obtain a FOID within 4 months from date of hire; Must provide proof of current TDAP and rabies vaccines or consent to receive them as part of the required pre-employment medical examination.

The hourly pay range for this position is $28.99 - $37.93.  The annualized starting salary range is $28.99 - $31.97 (DOQ). Generous benefits package includes medical, dental & life insurance; IMRF retirement pension plan; paid vacation days, sick days, and holidays in the first year; 457(b) retirement savings plan. To learn more about the Village of Skokie, please visit skokie.org.

Finalist(s) will participate in and must successfully advance through the following steps: Criti-Call 9-1-1 Dispatcher exam, interview, polygraph examination, comprehensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical examination including TDAP vaccine, rabies vaccine, and drug screen.

To be considered for this position, please submit a properly completed Village of Skokie Application for Employment to the Human Resources Office Village of Skokie 5127 Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077, or by email via the Apply Now tab by October 25, 2024.  Applications are available to complete on the Skokie Jobs page at skokie.org or at Village Hall, 5127 Oakton Street.                     EOE employer