Animal Control Officer

Job Summary: The Animal Control Officer performs routine and complex public safety work in the enforcement of City and State animal control ordinances and laws. Examples of Duties:

Essential Job Functions
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties:

• Patrol city limits and receive and respond to animal complaints, including animals at large, stray, vicious, abandoned, nuisance or abused.
• Apprehend stray or at large animals for impoundment.
• Monitor violations of animal control city ordinances and state laws.
• Clean and sanitize the shelter kennels, cages, and dishes; provide maintenance and upkeep of the Animal Control Facility.
• Care for shelter animals.
• Facilitate the adoption of shelter animals.
• Apprehend diseased or injured animals.
• Determine ownership of animals at large.
• Handle vicious animals or displeased citizens while utilizing officer safety.
• Offer suggestions to animal owners to aid in compliance with laws and ordinances.
• Investigate incidences of animal cruelty, dog bites, and dog attacks.
• Compile a variety of data regarding animal control activities; prepare reports on activities.
• Maintain records and files of the Animal Control Facility and the animals housed there; log all incidents concerning animal control operations.
• Testify in court regarding animal control cases if needed.
• Remove dead, injured or dangerous animals from roadways and residential property.
• Work an assigned shift using own judgment in deciding course of action; expected to handle difficult and emergency situations without assistance.
• Maintain normal availability by two-way radio, pager, or telephone for consultation on major emergencies.
• Maintain contact with police supervisory personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations, and provide general information concerning department activities.
• Maintain departmental equipment, supplies, and facilities.
• Coordinate and/or assist in the euthanization and proper disposal of animals.
• Issues warnings or citations as required; serve various criminal or civil notices or papers related to the enforcement of animal control ordinances.
• Perform related tasks as required.

Typical Qualifications:

Essential Functions, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities for Employment
An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:
Knowledge

• Principles and practices of effective customer service.
• Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• City ordinances and state laws regarding all aspects of animal control.
• Working knowledge of animal restraint and care techniques.

Skills

• Handle stress effectively without it interfering with performance.
• Organize, set priorities, and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to effectively deal with angry or difficult citizens.
• Operation animal capture equipment, two-way radio, pager, dart gun, first aid equipment, computer, telephone, fax machine, and copy machine.
• Must be capable of driving a motor vehicle to travel to other locations on a frequent basis.

Abilities

• Work outdoors, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• Establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing;
• Identify various animals and their behavior patterns.
• Exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
• Follow verbal and written instructions.
• Learn City's geography.
• Explain regulations to the public in a courteous and tactful manner.

Supplemental Information:

Experience Required:

Any equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.
Minimum Education Requirements: Graduation from a high school or GED equivalent

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17