Animal Control Officer 1

Multnomah County • Portland, OR

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

Our Animal Services division is currently looking for an experienced and self-motivated team player to fill our Animal Control Officer 1 position at the Field Services Center in Portland, Oregon. As an Animal Control Officer 1, you would provide frontline support for the Field Services unit while working collaboratively with fellow officers, shelter staff, and medical personnel. In this role, core responsibilities include gathering and recording comprehensive data related to calls involving animals, animal owners, and residents, maintaining a digital log of daily activities, including animals impounded, and impounding and providing information about stray animals from the public. You will also provide information and answer questions about animal control processes and related program services, respond to calls about sick, injured, and/or deceased animals within Multnomah County, and handle sick, injured, and/or fractious domestic animals and wildlife. Additionally, you will transport animals of varying medical and behavioral conditions, impound sick, injured, distressed, and deceased domestic and wild animals, and transport animals to partner agencies or owners as necessary. You will be responsible for prioritizing calls and cases based on animal wellbeing and public safety, supporting and participating in departmental response to disaster and emergency events, and communicating, coordinating, and working alongside community partners, including law enforcement, emergency services, and other animal welfare agencies.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade
• Six (6) months of experience working or volunteering in an animal-related role
• Six (6) months of customer service experience
• Possession of a valid driver license
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Sheriff’s Special Deputy commission within six (6) months of hire
• Must pass a criminal background check

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of basic canine and feline identification and behaviors
• Knowledge of and the ability to safely and humanely handle domestic and wild animals
• Must be able to lift and carry at least 60 pounds
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Following established program standards and guidelines, ability to produce and maintain accurate written and electronic records
• Ability to safely operate Multnomah County Animal Control vehicles
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions, work a variety of shifts and hours, including on-call duty
• Must be physically agile and fit to do extensive walking, bending, crouching, stooping, lifting moderately heavy objects, and other forms of exertion including occasional running
• Ability to deal effectively and professionally with staff, volunteers and the public, exercising tact and good judgment
• Ability to work independently while maintaining an open line of communication with peers

Responsibilities

• Gather and record comprehensive data related to calls involving animals, animal owners, and residents
• Maintain a digital log of daily activities, including animals impounded
• Impound and provide information about stray animals from the public
• Provide information and answer questions about animal control processes and related program services
• Respond to calls about sick, injured and/or deceased animals within Multnomah County
• Handle sick, injured, and/or fractious domestic animals and wildlife
• Transport animals of varying medical and behavioral conditions
• Impound sick, injured, distressed, and deceased domestic and wild animals
• Transport animals to partner agencies or owners as necessary
• Prioritize calls and cases based on animal wellbeing and public safety
• Support and participate in departmental response to disaster and emergency events
• Communicate, coordinate, and work alongside community partners, including law enforcement, emergency services, and other animal welfare agencies

Benefits

• Employer-funded retirement savings
• Health and dental insurance at very low cost to full-time employees and their dependents
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs
• Focus on work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED