What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Services Officer position at City of Little Rock?
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
JOB OBJECTIVE: Are you passionate about protecting animals and upholding the law? Step into a dynamic role where every day brings something new. As an Animal Services Officer, you’ll be the face of compassion and accountability—investigating reports of animal law violations, enforcing critical ordinances, and taking action to ensure the safety and well-being of both animals and the community. From issuing citations and warnings to handling real-world cases, this is your chance to make a real impact.
- Investigates alleged violations of animal laws and ordinances; interviews suspected violators and witnesses and gathers appropriate physical evidence; obtains and serves seizure warrants.
- Issues citations and warnings to violators; testifies in court.
- Examines incoming animals and monitors impounded animals for symptoms of disease and injury and notifies supervisor of those not in healthy condition; administers medications for treatment of sick animals.
- Feeds and waters animals according to schedule; cleans kennels and cages using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment.
- Captures and restrains animals by using ropes, snares, and tranquilizer dart guns; transports captured animals to the Animal Services Center.
- Collects monies for fees and fines; issues receipts and completes necessary forms.
- Answers questions and provides information to the general public regarding animal laws, ordinances, and procedures.
- Maintains files of each investigation; maintains record cards for each animal impounded; prepares daily reports.
- Tranquilizes and euthanizes animals by injection; maintains accurate euthanasia records.
- Provides assistance to the Veterinarian with the daily clinic routine to include cleaning, vaccinations, and surgery preparation as needed.
- Disposes of animal remains by incineration; cleans incinerator and freezer.
- Processes intake paperwork for public impounds, owner relinquishments and adoptions; collects monies for fees, issues receipts and completes necessary forms; receives and dispatches public complaints.
- Performs surgical animal decapitations and prepares specimens for shipment to the State Health Department.
- Operates a light duty truck to patrol assigned areas in the performance of essential job functions.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of high school; one (1) year of experience in the care of domestic animals. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.
- Must possess Arkansas Certification of Training for Animal Euthanasia within six (6) months of employment and maintain certification for duration of employment.
- Must be available to work nights, holidays and weekends as required.
DISCLAIMER:
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
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- Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate.
- List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications.
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