Animal Control Officer Trainee

City of Rochester•Rochester, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a trainee position designed to teach incumbents how to perform duties in retrieval, impounding, care of animals, community outreach, and the enforcement of laws and ordinances governing animals in the City of Rochester. Supervision is received from higher- level Animal Services personnel. Related duties are performed as required. "CITY RESIDENCY IS PREFERRED"

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent
Three (3) months of work experience (full-time or part-time equivalent) which involved the care, treatment, handling, or transport of animals
Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver’s license at time of appointment
Must obtain NACA I Certification to be promoted to Animal Control Officer

Nice To Haves

City residency is preferred
A valid Nuisance Wildlife Control Operator permit, issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, must be obtained within 6 months of appointment

Responsibilities

Responds to calls for service involving stray, injured or disobedient animals
Seizes dogs and other animals and transports to animal shelter for care and treatment
Assists the public with animal related concerns
Issues citations and warnings to animal owners in violation of laws and ordinances
Investigates complaints of animal related incidents and activity
Refers suspected animal cruelty situations to appropriate personnel
Shares information with pet owners to support the appropriate care and maintenance of their pets
Patrols city neighborhoods to enforce animal laws and perform proactive outreach and pet owner assistance
Attends training deemed necessary by management
Writes routine reports and completes written and electronic forms, works within computer records management system
Collaborates with sworn City personnel when requested
Safely operates a vehicle to transport animals, pick up supplies, and conduct community outreach
Maintains interior and exterior of facility for safety of employees and public as requested by supervisory personnel
Assists with administering vaccinations and medications
Assists with euthanasia of animals
Testifies in court, as required