Animal Control Officer I

Montgomery County Governmennt•Clarksville, TN

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The purpose of this job is to address quality of life concerns for the citizens of Montgomery County by providing a safe and healthy environment and education as related to animal control and welfare. The following duties are normal for this position. However, they are not to be construed as exclusive or all–inclusive. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Other duties may also be required or assigned.

Requirements

One (1) year of animal handling experience and working with the public.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid driver’s license.
A pre-employment criminal background check is required.

Nice To Haves

Coursework in veterinary sciences, zoology, biology or other related fields preferred.
Basic First Aid/ CPR certification preferred.
State of Tennessee Certified Euthanasia Technician.
Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within the first year of employment.
Advanced Animal Control Officer Certification within the second year of employment.

Responsibilities

Provides customer service to internal and external customers; addresses and resolves customer questions as able and refers complex inquiries, requests, or complaints to appropriate staff.
Patrols designated areas and responds to dispatched assignments to enforce State and County animal control laws and ordinances.
Investigates and gathers information on animal-related complaints (animal bites, animal attacks, dangerous dog, reports of animal cruelty, strays, injured, neglected, sick/diseased, and possible rabies exposure cases) and resolves related problems in a tactful manner.
Follows up on complaints for final dispositions.
Compiles a variety of data regarding animal control; prepares daily, weekly, and monthly reports of activities, and maintains paper and computer files and records relative to actions taken.
Issues Montgomery County Citations to General Sessions Court for violation of Montgomery County Animal Control Regulations and State of Tennessee Animal Laws.
Maintains effective relationships with the community by educating the general public on responsible pet ownership, animal control functions, and animal safety, animal laws and animal care programs.
Carries out duties in conformance with all Federal, State, and County laws and ordinances.
Checks for current rabies vaccination and follows up with quarantine procedures.
Checks homes in question for various animal violations including lack of food, water, shelter, and assesses outside temperatures relating to cruelty to animal regulations.
Testifies and represents the County in court.
Traps and tests rabies specimens when necessary.
Impounds, quarantines, and disposes of animals as appropriate; transports injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated.
Euthanizes sick, injured or homeless animals as necessary.
Responsible for appropriate feeding and watering and direct care of animals in the shelter; including cleaning and disinfecting, medicating animals, kennel maintenance, observing and reporting status of animal health, food and water consumption, appearance, behavior
Adoption and redemption of animals by their owners
Record animal intake information on appropriate logs and complete and accurate data entry into the animal tracking system.
Work professionally with other public safety/law enforcement County and State agencies.
Represents the Department to other County departments, elected officials and outside agencies; coordinates Department activities with those of other departments and outside agencies and organizations.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.