Code Enforcement/Animal Control Officer

Job Description

Performs a variety of working level technical duties related to enforcing the provisions of City laws, codes, ordinances, regulations and other legal issues related to streets, sidewalks, parking strips, abandoned vehicles, snow, weeds, signage, and hazardous and nuisance abatement issues. Enforce city ordinances including those related to domestic animals, and livestock. Drives and is actively engaged in the enforcement of all City ordinances and oversees the daily operation of Code Enforcement within the City along with providing the highest levels of service possible through enforcement and ordinance education to the public.

Works under the specific direction of the Administrative/Special Services Sergeant or on-duty supervisor. All employees are also under the general supervision of the City Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs customer service to the general public.
• Receives calls for service regarding loose animals, parking violations, and city code violations.
• Assists with walk-in public and handles information and report requests.
• Performs fingerprints for the general public.
• Assist's patrol with unlocking vehicle's, traffic hazards, and other duties.
• Operates personal computer to enter data from case reports into a computerized record keeping system.
• Fills in for Records Clerks when needed.
• Types reports regarding animal and code enforcement violations, and follows up on those cases.
• Follows up on cases taken by patrol officers which need further follow up.
• Assist patrol officers with traffic congestion caused by traffic accidents.
• Issues citations for various city code violations.
• Attends neighborhood outreach and other community programs.
• Clean and maintain vehicle and other special equipment
• Prepare for court cases and testify if needed
• Perform ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community
• Perform community tours of the police department and police vehicles.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• A High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• General office practices; two (2) years of experience related to Animal Control; or Code Enforcement.

Special Qualifications & Certifications:

• Must possess a valid Utah driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of animals and experience in the animal
• Knowledge of or previous experience in Code Enforcement
• Working knowledge of state criminal codes and penalties associated with various offenses
• Proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Working knowledge of the Spillman reporting system is preferred
• Telephone etiquette
• Operation of a variety of types of standard office machines including computer terminal, fax machine, copy machine, etc

Ability to:

• Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and to act resourcefully under varying conditions
• Maintains strict confidentiality related to sensitive administrative and legal information; develop effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, and the public
• Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing
• Work under time pressures and work deadlines; work in an environment requiring continuous sitting
• Ability to follow routine verbal or written instructions
• Ability to issue citations and deal with stressful situations
• Ability to read maps and locate properties
• Ability to handle difficult animals and citizens.
• Maintain a Utah valid driver license
• Ability to pass a background check

Working Conditions

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions-including but not limited to the job functions, qualifications, and competencies listed herein-of this job in the working conditions below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The physical demands and work environment include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Work involves walking, talking, hearing, using hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reaching with hands and arms. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push, pull, lift, and/or carry up to 80 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet while in the office and moderately loud when in the field.
• Work may periodically require the employee to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
• The employee may be required to work in outside weather conditions, in wet and/or humid conditions, in high, precarious places, near moving mechanical parts, near fumes, airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals, or near risk of electrical shock and/or vibration

Compensation and Benefits

Wage Range:

The full wage range is as follows, please note hiring will normally occur between the minimum and the midpoint.

Minimum - $23.26/hr. Midpoint - $27.91/hr. Maximum - $32.56/hr.

Benefits:

The City offers a competitive benefits package including several health insurance options (one of which has a $0.00 employee premium payroll deduction with Wellness program participation), dental insurance, life and long-term disability insurance, an EAP (including mental health short-term counseling services) for the whole family, a free Teledoc program for the whole family, monetary incentives for wellness program participation, and a HSA (health savings account) with an Employer match. The City also offers the employee the option to elect to add on Vision, Accident, Hospital, Critical Illness, additional Life Insurance coverage and FSAs (flexible spending accounts).

The City participates in the Utah Public Retirement System (pension). In addition, the City does not participate in Social Security so no Social Security taxes are deducted from your paycheck. In lieu of the City's Social Security contributions, the City contributes 6.2% of salary into a 401(k) retirement plan. Leave time benefits include 120 hours of paid time off (PTO) accrued annually, 40 hours of short-term medical accrued annually, and 11 holidays annually. 

Closing Date:

Open until filled, applications received before the first review on November, 18th, 2026, will be reviewed on, or close to that date. Any applications received on November 19th, 2026, or after will be held; they will be reviewed if subsequent review(s) of applications are deemed necessary

Disclaimer

SUSPENSION OF PROCESS, ETC.: The City reserves the right to reject any and all applicants, to waive any requirement set forth in this announcement, and to hire anyone as the City Manager or designee deems to be in the City's best interest, all subject to legal requirements. Any application in response to this Announcement is at the applicant's sole risk and expense. Although the City anticipates hiring one of the applicants responding to this announcement, there is no guaranty that any responding applicant will be hired.

Application Special Instructions

The City of Saratoga only accepts applications using our on-line application available at www.saratogasprings-ut.gov. All candidates are required to submit an online application. Please attach any supporting documentation to your online applications such as cover letter, resumes, or proof of certifications.

Please contact the Human Resources Department at 801.766.9793 X187 or 801.766.9793 X121 if you have any questions. To apply, please submit the following City application form and attach a resume, a cover letter and any other supporting documentation you may have.

Pre-employment drug testing, proof of employment eligibility, and background check required.