Animal Control Officer
About The Position
An island community rich in history and opportunity, Galveston is the ideal place to live, work and raise a family! Job Description SUMMARY: Under general supervision, enforces City animal control ordinances, codes and laws. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Factors such as regular attendance at the job are not routinely listed in job descriptions, but are an essential function. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: · Handles vicious/unruly/feral animals; patrols streets and apprehends stray or dead animals; maintains logs of calls and activities. · Responds to calls regarding animal issues; impounds and records all animals; insures the welfare and care of animals; determines if animals require medical care. · Provides animal containment, food, water and shelter until transport to the animal shelter. · Investigates and writes reports on all broken-skin bites as required by state laws; ensures animal quarantine periods are followed; ensures completion of quarantine requirements to include preparation and transportation of specimen in head to lab situations by decapitation of humanely euthanized biting animal when appropriate. · Receives and investigates citizen complaints regarding barking dogs, loose dogs, dogs digging and/or damaging personal property and animal nuisance feces on property. · Issues citations or notices of violations while enforcing City codes and state laws; appears in court regarding animal cruelty cases or citations. · Transports animals to the animal shelter; loads and unloads animals into and out of the City vehicle; completes impound process of animals at the shelter to include intake, processing, and vaccination. · Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. · Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- A valid Texas Driver’s License is required.
Nice To Haves
- one year of animal control experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Handles vicious/unruly/feral animals; patrols streets and apprehends stray or dead animals; maintains logs of calls and activities.
- Responds to calls regarding animal issues; impounds and records all animals; insures the welfare and care of animals; determines if animals require medical care.
- Provides animal containment, food, water and shelter until transport to the animal shelter.
- Investigates and writes reports on all broken-skin bites as required by state laws; ensures animal quarantine periods are followed; ensures completion of quarantine requirements to include preparation and transportation of specimen in head to lab situations by decapitation of humanely euthanized biting animal when appropriate.
- Receives and investigates citizen complaints regarding barking dogs, loose dogs, dogs digging and/or damaging personal property and animal nuisance feces on property.
- Issues citations or notices of violations while enforcing City codes and state laws; appears in court regarding animal cruelty cases or citations.
- Transports animals to the animal shelter; loads and unloads animals into and out of the City vehicle; completes impound process of animals at the shelter to include intake, processing, and vaccination.
- Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
- Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
