Staff Report / Modestolocal.org

Modesto Police Department in Modesto, California has announced via Facebook that they are hiring for the full-time position of Police Animal Control Officer I/II. With an hourly wage between $25.30 and $33.95, applications for the role are now open and will be accepted until August 20th, 2024 at 5:00 PM. The job involves protecting the community from dangerous or hazardous animals, enforcing city and local ordinances related to animal care, capturing and impounding animals as needed, and promoting responsible pet ownership.

The department is also offering various hiring incentives. These include a $2,500 hiring incentive, supplemented by an additional $2,000 for military personnel. New hires also receive an upfront award of 20 hours of sick and vacation time each at the start date. Additionally, lateral service credit allows the accrual of leave balances based on years of experience in the same classification at other agencies.

The department's benefits and pay incentives further include a 4/11 hour schedule (4 days on, 4 days off), 12 paid holidays per year plus 8 hours of holiday credit, and uniform allowance ranging from $70 to $125 per month. Educational achievements will also be rewarded with a 2.5% pay increase for Bachelor's degree holders, and a 5% increase for those with a Master's degree. Employees reaching a tenure of 10 years will receive an additional 2.5% longevity pay. Bilingual personnel will receive a $50 incentive each pay period.

For prospective applicants, an Open House will be held on Wednesday, August 14th, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Modesto Police Department, located at 600 10th Street, Modesto, California. More information and application details can be found at governmental job listing platform Jobs.ModestoPD.com.

Source: Modesto Police Department | Modesto CA | Facebook

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Modesto

Modesto, CA

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