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Animal Protection OfficerMake a Difference – Protecting Animals and Serving Our CommunityDo you have a passion for animal welfare and community service? The City of Casper is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and driven individuals to join our team as Animal Protection Officers. In this role, you'll help enforce local and state animal laws, care for animals in need, and promote safe and humane animal practices throughout our community. Incumbents are responsible for responding to complaints regarding animals and performing a variety of animal protection duties.REPORTING STRUCTURE: Receives general supervision from the Metro Animal Services Superintendent or higher-level management staff. This position is driving essential (see driving requirements).The City of Casper offers a variety of benefits to qualifying full-time employees. For more information on any of our benefits, please call Human Resources at . Benefit Programs: Look at these amazing benefits:State of Wyoming - CIGNA HealthDelta DentalVSP VisionMedical Reimbursement Account, Flexible SpendingMASA Supplementary Ambulance CareVoya Supplementary Hospital, Accident, and Critical Illness PlansShort-term and Long-term Disability OptionsLife Insurance457/IRA Retirement OptionsEmployees Family Assistance Program (EFAP) Free Counseling ServicesPet InsuranceLegal Shield/ID ShieldEleven (11) Paid Holidays AnnuallyWyoming Retirement System - Retirement Income for life. Employer match exceeds employee contribution.Paid Time Off (PTO): The City of Casper (City) recognizes that a period of leisure, or recreation, away from the job is beneficial. A new full-time employee will receive an advance of 80 PTO hours on their start date. Each general and sworn Police Officer full-time employee's PTO accrual is limited to a total of 720 hours.AccrualsGeneral Employees - 7.69 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)Sworn Police Employees - 9.23 bi-weekly hourly accrual (through year 4, then increases incrementally)Sworn Fire Employees: Vacation and disability accruals are listed in the Collective Bargaining Agreement.Fitness incentive time off program: Opportunity to earn additional paid time off by participating in the Police Department fitness testing program.Tuition Reimbursement: Reimbursement % is based on grade level received. Includes books and some fees.Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): The City of Casper may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Visit to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.CredibleMind: Mental health and wellness resources at This robust platform offers:Assessment Tools21 different mental health assessments to help you understand your wellness needsExtensive Resource LibraryOver 100 mental health and well-being topicsArticles, podcasts, insights, tips, facts, videos, apps, books, and current newsInteractive Learning Lab with wellness series and practicesCommunity resources and online coursesEmployee Assistance Program: Free counseling available to employees and their immediate family members.Ergonomic Assessments: Review of your workstation and recommendations made by our Risk Management team to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment.Additional Benefits and Annual Fun Events:Service Awards Luncheon - To recognize and celebrate years of service, employees who reach a 5-year milestone with the City are invited to an annual luncheon. This event includes catered food, awards, and great door prizes.Annual Employee Golf Tournament - Swing into Fun: Join us for our annual employee golf tournament. This event is typically in late Summer at our Municipal Golf Course and offers food and door prizes. Open to current employees, retirees, and family members.Employee Holiday Breakfast – Indulge in a delicious hearty breakfast and enjoy the company of the great employees at the City of Casper. We invite all employees to kick off the holiday season with our Annual Holiday Breakfast.Chili Skate Night – Lace up your skates! Get ready to glide and slide at our Employee Chili Skate Night at the Casper Ice Arena. Employees and their families are invited to join us for an evening of icy fun and delicious chili.Wellness Programs – Drawings for cash prizes for participants. Free access to the Casper Recreation Center for qualifying employees.Leadership and Employee Development – We believe in nurturing talent, empowering individuals, and cultivating a culture of growth and success. Human Resources provides employee training and mentoring opportunities to foster leadership and employee development within our organization.
Worksite address
casper, WY, 82601, US
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