What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer (ACO) position at Denali Universal Services?
DUS is looking for a community oriented Animal Control Officer to join our Animal Care & Control Team in Anchorage, Alaska. This is an opportunity to shape how our community responds to animal safety, public health, and humane care.
The Animal Control Officer (ACO) maintains public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Responsible for capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating cases of animal cruelty, enforcing licensing laws, providing expert testimony in court cases, rescuing trapped animals, preparing incident reports, and providing humane care to animals under their supervision. Must be able to deal with the public in a professional and diplomatic manner, often under stressful conditions.
This position works under limited supervision from the Enforcement Supervisor, and responds to requests for animal control service in accordance with Anchorage Municipal Code Title 17.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Three (3) months of experience in code, law enforcement or security to include carrying out law(s) through investigations, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, writing citations and reports OR
- One year (full time employed) in a dispatch job in a public safety field, customer service representative, or animal handling in an animal related field (such as veterinary). For the purposes of meeting the minimum qualifications in this section, one year of formal education in a related field may be substituted for up to three (3) months’ experience.
- Experience (or desire to learn) in handling and care of animals.
- Current Alaska driver’s license (or ability to obtain) with clean driving record.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must have strong interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
- Must be able to pass the company’s pre-employment screens including a criminal background check, drug test, and post-offer physical/fitness for duty evaluation.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License and clean driving record.
- Note: A resume and cover letter must be attached to complete your online application
For additional information, please visit our Careers page at https://denaliuniversal.com/about-dus/careers/
