PT Animal Control Officer I - Ft Campbell

Montgomery County Government•Clarksville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part Time Animal Control Officer I patrols designated areas and responds to dispatched assignments to enforce State and County animal control laws and ordinances. The role investigates animal-related complaints, follows up on their dispositions, issues citations, represents the County in court, and educates the public about responsible pet ownership, animal safety, laws, and care programs. The officer handles animal intake, impoundment, quarantine, adoption and redemption, and disposal as appropriate. Shelter duties include feeding, watering, cleaning and disinfecting, medicating animals, maintaining kennels, and observing and reporting on animal health and behavior. The position also maintains records and activity reports, checks rabies vaccination status, performs quarantine procedures, traps and tests rabies specimens when needed, and transports injured animals to veterinary care. Work takes place in the field and an animal shelter setting and involves public contact, collaboration with public safety and law enforcement agencies, and compliance with applicable laws and procedures.

Requirements

At least one year of animal-handling experience and experience working with the public.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license.
State of Tennessee Certified Euthanasia Technician.
Obtain Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within the first year of employment.
Obtain Advanced Animal Control Officer Certification within the second year of employment.
Complete a pre-employment criminal background check.
Knowledge of County and State animal-control laws, regulations, and procedures; animal capture and handling; animal-control equipment and techniques; animal science and behavior; relevant computer software; office practices; and applicable County, departmental, and regulatory requirements.
Skills in answering animal-control calls and complaints, advising owners about loose animals and leash laws, analyzing administrative issues, prioritizing a high volume of work, and exercising judgment in applying policies and regulations.
Ability to perform detailed work accurately and independently under time limits; communicate clearly orally and in writing; maintain accurate records; exercise sound judgment; adapt to stressful situations; maintain effective working relationships; and work allocated hours.
Ability to recognize occupational hazards and take safety precautions; operate motor vehicles and equipment; and wear specialized personal protective equipment.
Ability to perform the physical activities and meet the vision, hearing, communication, and mobility requirements described for the position.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in veterinary sciences, zoology, biology, or a related field.
Basic First Aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide customer service to internal and external customers and refer complex inquiries or complaints to appropriate staff.
Patrol assigned areas and respond to dispatched assignments to enforce State and County animal control laws and ordinances.
Investigate animal-related complaints, gather information, resolve related problems tactfully, and follow up for final dispositions.
Compile animal-control data, prepare daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports, and maintain paper and electronic records.
Issue Montgomery County citations for violations of County animal-control regulations and State animal laws.
Educate the public about responsible pet ownership, animal-control functions, animal safety, animal laws, and animal-care programs.
Perform duties in compliance with Federal, State, and County laws and ordinances.
Check for current rabies vaccinations and follow quarantine procedures; inspect homes for animal violations and assess conditions related to cruelty regulations.
Testify and represent the County in court.
Trap and test rabies specimens when necessary.
Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate; transport injured animals to a veterinarian and euthanize sick, injured, or homeless animals as necessary.
Feed, water, clean, disinfect, medicate, and provide direct care for shelter animals; maintain kennels and monitor and report animals’ health, consumption, appearance, and behavior.
Process animal adoptions and redemptions by owners.
Record animal intake information and enter accurate data into the animal-tracking system.
Work professionally with County and State public-safety and law-enforcement agencies.
Represent the Department to other County departments, elected officials, and outside agencies, and coordinate activities with them.
Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.