Animal Control Officer - City of Birmingham

JobsQuest•Birmingham, AL

1d•$16 - $25

About The Position

The City of Birmingham is seeking an Animal Control Officer to investigate complaints and resolve animal-related issues while patrolling an assigned area in a city vehicle. The role handles a range of requests, including capturing and relocating wildlife; capturing stray or dangerous animals; removing and disposing of dead animals in roadways and other public areas; and investigating animal abuse or neglect complaints. Officers issue warnings, citations, and court summons for violations of animal control regulations and maintain detailed records of daily operations. The position requires considerable attention to safety when dealing with angry citizens and dangerous animals. Work is performed both in employer-owned facilities, such as a workshop, warehouse, or station, and in field locations such as businesses and residences. Employees may be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather and potentially hazardous conditions, including dangerous animals and wildlife. The work involves sustained moderate physical activity, such as walking or standing, occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds, and the ability to occasionally restrain or capture stray or dangerous animals and wildlife. The position is full time. The pay range is $16.19–$25.12. The City of Birmingham offers medical and dental insurance, an employer-sponsored pension plan, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation leave, and other benefits.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Experience in customer service.
Ability to exercise considerable concern for safety when dealing with angry citizens and dangerous animals.
Ability to perform sustained moderate physical activity, including walking or standing.
Ability to occasionally lift items or objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Physical ability to occasionally restrain or capture stray or dangerous animals and wildlife.

Responsibilities

Patrol an assigned area, capture at-large animals, transport them to appropriate locations, and document safe handling, transportation, and impounding of stray, sick, injured, or abandoned animals.
Respond to citizen complaints and enforce animal control ordinances and regulations.
Communicate with and educate the public to resolve or prevent animal control issues.
Conduct administrative duties, including purchase orders, contract bids, bills, and veterinary services.
Complete daily activity logs documenting areas and addresses visited, timeframes, and relevant notes about animals or owners.
Dispose of deceased animals appropriately, including animals hit by vehicles.
Promote preventative animal-control measures, such as spaying or neutering and fencing, when communicating with pet owners and complainants.
Collect owner-surrendered animals by verifying ownership, collecting fees, completing documentation, and transporting the animal.
Issue warnings, citations, and court summons to violators of animal control regulations.
Investigate complaints of animal abuse or neglect and handle requests involving wildlife, stray or dangerous animals, and dead animals in public areas.