Animal Control Officer

DC Career Site • Decatur, GA

116d • $18 - $29

About The Position

The purpose of this classification is to enforce rabies control, educate the public about county ordinances and protect the people of DeKalb County from animals & the animals of DeKalb County from people.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• One year of experience handling animals, enforcing codes, customer service, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
• Must obtain and maintain National Animal Control Association certification.

Responsibilities

• Enforces the provisions of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances applicable to animal activities.
• Completes pending/follow up calls that are distributed during the morning roll-call meetings, and takes work territory and call assignments.
• Reviews previous cases with Officers.
• Completes and/or processes a variety of forms, logs, reports, and other required documents.
• Reviews daily activity reports (DAR) to check case progress and possible follow-ups.
• Investigates complaints and reports of bites, cruelty, abuse, stray/nuisance, wildlife, livestock, exotic pets, and neglect or abandonment of animals.
• Obtains evidentiary information to appear in court to testify as witness.
• Conducts interviews with complainant and possible suspect.
• Utilizes and maintains various equipment and tools associated with animal control activities.
• Conducts daily inspections to check equipment.
• Patrols the county for stray, injured, and/or sick animals.
• Assists veterinary staff with examinations of animals brought into the shelter.
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations and attends in-service training.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees