What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at City of Deer Park?
General Purpose
Enforces City animal control ordinances, picks up live and dead animals to keep City free of road hazards and stray animals.
Supervision Received
Works under the supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
NoneEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Interacting with the public during calls for service, adoptions and routine shelter visits. Respond to citizen calls to: pick up strays, dangerous or dead animals, including domestic animals, livestock, snakes and other wild animals. Investigate bites and confiscate the animal if necessary. Remove dead animals from the road, pick up live or dead animals in any situation warranting removal of an animal using catch pole or leash.
Enforce the animal control ordinances by investigating bites, informing citizens of laws, appearing in court on behalf of the city, logging all calls and activities, and writing reports.
Work in the Animal Shelter to take calls, feed and water the animals, clean facility including cages and euthanize animals when necessary.
Perform duties assigned to them by the Community Services Lieutenant and/or Animal Control Supervisor.
Peripheral Duties
Assist the Police and/or Fire Departments in the removal of live animals in emergency situations or the removal of dead animals as a result of fire. Also, transport animal’s heads to lab for rabies testing.
Promptly document and submit required reports as a part of any investigation or assignment.
Remain alert of conditions affecting safety and use of roadways.
Take necessary follow-up action regarding investigations, citizen complaints, and complete the reports.Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Applicant must pass a background investigation; Character and reputation must be of the highest order; Applicant must have proof of liability insurance; a valid driver’s license not in jeopardy of suspension; Overall driving record must reflect a history of prudence and maturity.
Must not have any convictions for Class B misdemeanors or higher, retroactive for 10 years.
Must not have any felony convictions, or convictions for driving while intoxicated/under the influence of drugs, assault involving family violence, or any crime involving moral turpitude.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred, but not required: one-year job related experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of euthanasia, tranquilizer and other chemicals used. Also, ability to complete analysis reports.
Tools and Equipment Personal computer, word processing software, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, police radio, camera, tape recorder, catch pole, leash, syringe and first aid equipment.Tools and Equipment:
Personal computer, word processing software, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, police radio, camera, tape recorder, catch pole, leash, syringe and first aid equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must meet rigorous physical qualifications; pass tests of vision, hearing, strength and agility; and be able to perform work requiring good physical condition. Random drug testing is a condition of continuing employment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works a 40-hour week in an Animal Shelter environment. The employee’s work schedule includes working weekends and occasional holidays. Employee may be required to perform dangerous and stressful work at any time and in any type of terrain. The employee occasionally works in high, confined or otherwise precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud in the Shelter.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests; effective productivity in present position; demonstrated eagerness to serve the community.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
Enforces City animal control ordinances, picks up live and dead animals to keep City free of road hazards and stray animals.
Supervision Received
Works under the supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised
NoneEssential Duties and Responsibilities
Interacting with the public during calls for service, adoptions and routine shelter visits. Respond to citizen calls to: pick up strays, dangerous or dead animals, including domestic animals, livestock, snakes and other wild animals. Investigate bites and confiscate the animal if necessary. Remove dead animals from the road, pick up live or dead animals in any situation warranting removal of an animal using catch pole or leash.
Enforce the animal control ordinances by investigating bites, informing citizens of laws, appearing in court on behalf of the city, logging all calls and activities, and writing reports.
Work in the Animal Shelter to take calls, feed and water the animals, clean facility including cages and euthanize animals when necessary.
Perform duties assigned to them by the Community Services Lieutenant and/or Animal Control Supervisor.
Peripheral Duties
Assist the Police and/or Fire Departments in the removal of live animals in emergency situations or the removal of dead animals as a result of fire. Also, transport animal’s heads to lab for rabies testing.
Promptly document and submit required reports as a part of any investigation or assignment.
Remain alert of conditions affecting safety and use of roadways.
Take necessary follow-up action regarding investigations, citizen complaints, and complete the reports.Desired Minimum Qualifications:
Applicant must pass a background investigation; Character and reputation must be of the highest order; Applicant must have proof of liability insurance; a valid driver’s license not in jeopardy of suspension; Overall driving record must reflect a history of prudence and maturity.
Must not have any convictions for Class B misdemeanors or higher, retroactive for 10 years.
Must not have any felony convictions, or convictions for driving while intoxicated/under the influence of drugs, assault involving family violence, or any crime involving moral turpitude.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED.
Preferred, but not required: one-year job related experience.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of euthanasia, tranquilizer and other chemicals used. Also, ability to complete analysis reports.
Tools and Equipment Personal computer, word processing software, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, police radio, camera, tape recorder, catch pole, leash, syringe and first aid equipment.Tools and Equipment:
Personal computer, word processing software, copy machine, fax machine, telephone, police radio, camera, tape recorder, catch pole, leash, syringe and first aid equipment.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must meet rigorous physical qualifications; pass tests of vision, hearing, strength and agility; and be able to perform work requiring good physical condition. Random drug testing is a condition of continuing employment.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 50 pounds or more.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to find, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee typically works a 40-hour week in an Animal Shelter environment. The employee’s work schedule includes working weekends and occasional holidays. Employee may be required to perform dangerous and stressful work at any time and in any type of terrain. The employee occasionally works in high, confined or otherwise precarious places; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration.
The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud in the Shelter.
Selection Guidelines:
Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests; effective productivity in present position; demonstrated eagerness to serve the community.
The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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