Animal Control Officer
About The Position
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this position. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the position as necessary. Enforces ordinances, statutes, and licensing requirements related to the control of all domestic animals, including, but not limited to, dogs and cats, by patrolling assigned areas and picking up animals which are in violation of county codes. Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray or trapped dogs and cats. Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray, nuisance, neglected, and abuse domestic animals. Investigates cases of cruelty to domestic animals, abandonment, and barking dogs, etc. Promotes the importance of animal control and cruelty laws. Interviews complainants and animal owners to determine validity of complaints and compliance with established laws and ordinances. Ensures that confinement of such domestic animals is according to County ordinances. Investigates, quarantines, and follows up on animal bites. Reports all bites. Provides proper care for animals at the county operated kennel facility as necessary including feeding, acquiring medical aid, and related duties. Attempts to locate and return animals to owners. Takes steps necessary to prosecute individuals who are violating animal control laws and ordinances and presents the cases in court representing the County. Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics. Operates and maintains the county animal kennel facility and the county animal control vehicle according to policy. Operates various types of machinery and equipment including police radio, cell phone, capture pole, animal control traps, computer, printer, tranquilizer gun, firearms, digital camera, microchip scanner, etc. May use firearm to accomplish lethal force for protection of self or others if required. Assists other law enforcement personnel in the protection of life and property, when requested. Performs related work as required.
Requirements
- Requires high school diploma or GED equivalent supplemented by six (6) months experience in animal control, law enforcement or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
- Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
- Requires: Animal Control Officer, Euthanasia and Bite, Stick/Pepper Spray Certifications.
Responsibilities
- Enforces ordinances, statutes, and licensing requirements related to the control of all domestic animals, including, but not limited to, dogs and cats, by patrolling assigned areas and picking up animals which are in violation of county codes.
- Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray or trapped dogs and cats.
- Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray, nuisance, neglected, and abuse domestic animals.
- Investigates cases of cruelty to domestic animals, abandonment, and barking dogs, etc.
- Promotes the importance of animal control and cruelty laws.
- Interviews complainants and animal owners to determine validity of complaints and compliance with established laws and ordinances.
- Ensures that confinement of such domestic animals is according to County ordinances.
- Investigates, quarantines, and follows up on animal bites. Reports all bites.
- Provides proper care for animals at the county operated kennel facility as necessary including feeding, acquiring medical aid, and related duties.
- Attempts to locate and return animals to owners.
- Takes steps necessary to prosecute individuals who are violating animal control laws and ordinances and presents the cases in court representing the County.
- Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics.
- Operates and maintains the county animal kennel facility and the county animal control vehicle according to policy.
- Operates various types of machinery and equipment including police radio, cell phone, capture pole, animal control traps, computer, printer, tranquilizer gun, firearms, digital camera, microchip scanner, etc.
- May use firearm to accomplish lethal force for protection of self or others if required.
- Assists other law enforcement personnel in the protection of life and property, when requested.
- Performs related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
