What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Care and Control Officer position at Montgomery County, OH?
Position Overview
Ensures the health and safety of Montgomery County through extensive use of investigative, problem solving, prevention, and mitigation strategies to keep pets and people together. Developmental level in animal control ,requiring working knowledge of Ohio law and county-wide animal control ordinances governing the control, licensing, and humane treatment of animals, compliance investigation, case review, court preparation and hearings, understanding and interpreting animal body language, expertise regarding safe animal handling, animal restraint and animal care techniques animal behavior and animal control regulations; under general supervision, responds to citizen requests and patrols assigned area of County for the purpose of improving responsible dog ownership, assisting dog owners, and enforcing Ohio law regarding the control and licensing of dogs.
Summary of Job Duties
Demonstrates working knowledge and familiarity with pet retention, rehoming, behavioral training, veterinary care, and other resources to connect pets in need; requires effective use of judgement to make sound and safe decisions; patrols assigned area of the County, seizes and impounds all dogs not confined or under reasonable control of owner; aims to return pets found in the field to their owners by tracing identification tags, contacting potential leads, and canvassing the area the dog was found; conducts periodic checks for valid dog licenses, issues citations and required licenses to persons found in violation of relevant laws concerning control and registration of dogs.
Engages with Montgomery County residents, partners and stakeholders by gathering information, assessing the situation, and providing the appropriate service(s). Responds to concerns regarding strays, hostile dogs, injured or sick animals; takes required actions to impound, save, or humanely destroy animals as appropriate to circumstances involved; sets live traps to capture problem dogs, investigates dog bites, and issues nuisance, dangerous and vicious dog designations. Remains empathetic and non-judgmental in all interactions with community members and partners and uses de-escalation techniques and persuasive communication to assist pet owners with their pets.
Cleans and provides routine care of equipment and vehicle(s) used to perform duties. Assists in animal care or other related duties.
(Performs Related Duties as Assigned and/or required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Supplemental Information
Training and Development: