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We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for an Animal Control Officer position in the Animal Services Department. DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) is an immediate open admission shelter caring for more than 2,300 animals of varying species annually. The Animal Control Officer assists in the safe and effective apprehension, rescue and control of animals, both wild and/or domestic.
DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer
Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The work will occur in an office and field environment. The work will occur in an environment with highly emotional situations. While performing the duties and responsibilities the employee will be exposed to animal bites and/or scratches, loud noises, noxious odors, unsanitary conditions, exposure to human and animal remains in varying states of decomposition, varying weather conditions and situations. The position is subject to 24/7 call out due to after hours on-call assistance on a pre-assigned, seven-day rotating schedule (including nights, weekends and holidays).
Full Time
$43k-50k (estimate)
04/27/2024
06/26/2024
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