Animal Control Officer

Town of Camp Verde • Camp Verde Marshal's Office, AZ

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, and consistent with general orders, performs general duty and investigative work in the enforcement of local and state statutes relating to animal control, dog licensing, and rabies control. Work normally consists of investigating animal bites, impounding stray animals, quarantine of animals, care and feeding of impounded/quarantined animals, and implementing adoption programs for unclaimed animals. Every Town Employee is expected to follow the Town Core Values by setting the P.A.C.E. (Professionalism, Accountability, Community and Excellence).

Requirements

• Must possess State of Arizona Driver's license.
• Must obtain Animal Euthanasia Certification.
• Knowledge of Town and department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of geography and streets of the Town of Camp Verde.
• Knowledge of animal habits, behaviors, and demeanors.
• Basic animal control methods, practices and procedures, with the ability to recall and apply in specific situations.
• Ability to deal courteously and fairly with people.
• Ability to use good judgment and make effective decisions.
• Ability to use dart tranquilizer weapons, animal traps, and other tools and equipment utilized by animal control.
• Ability to prepare clear, comprehensive and accurate reports.
• Ability to read and write English at a level adequate to comprehend complex laws, rules, policies, reports, and other material and in writing.
• Ability to use a computer.
• Ability to convey information orally.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle safely.
• Ability to concentrate on and complete tasks despite distractions and interruptions.
• Ability to get along well with others.
• Ability to meet attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
• High school or GED equivalent; AND one-year full time experience working with animals; OR any combination of education, training, and experience that provides the desired knowledge, skills, and other characteristics.

Responsibilities

• Patrols the Town of Camp Verde for animals at large; apprehends stray and rabid animals; answers calls/radio complaints involving violations of Chapter 6 of the Town Code; writes reports and completes forms and/or computer entries providing record of daily activity and documentation.
• Conducts investigations of animal bites, imposes quarantines as a result of animal bites, collects evidence, identifies witnesses and issues citations if appropriate; interviews witnesses and victims, gathers information and prepare detailed reports; prepares cases for trial, including review of information, conferring with attorneys and testifying.
• Participates in annual and other regular training programs in animal control methods and procedures, and related subjects.
• Performs duties such as care and feeding of animals located at the animal shelter, prepare rabies specimens for the state laboratory, administer euthanasia, disinfects kennels, arranges for annual rabies vaccination clinics, distribute dog tags, and other related activities.
• Performs public relations duties such as educating public on rabies prevention and animal control, offering information and guidance, participating in community activities and events, and implementing animal adoption programs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or required.

What This Job Offers

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