Animal Control Officer

City of Livonia•City of Livonia, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Control Officer, under the direction of the Director of Public Works, Assistant Director of Public Works, and Superintendent of Public Works, is responsible for providing animal control services for residents and businesses. This employee may have overtime work, as needed, and is subject to call-in hours outside of normal working hours.

Requirements

Be a citizen of the United States or resident alien with the right to work in the United States
Have a high school diploma or valid equivalency certificate
Possess and maintain a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Must be able to pursue, restrain, and lift animals up to 80 lbs.
Have or be able to meet the State of Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Animal Control Officer requirements, and training in Michigan within 180 days of hire
Must be able to successfully complete, and maintain, humane euthanasia, and animal field sedation certification within 180 days of hire
Have or be able to receive the rabies vaccination
Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment
Knowledge of animal restraint and care techniques
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and department rules and regulations
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors, and the public
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
Ability to learn the City's geography

Nice To Haves

Have a bachelor's degree, or higher, with emphasis in Animal Behavior, Animal Studies, Animal Science, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Animal Law, or closely related field preferred
Experience in one, or more, of the following areas: Work as an Animal Control Officer for a township, municipality, or county; Regulatory inspection of animal care facilities; Veterinary or shelter medicine; Direct responsibility for the care and upkeep of animals; Professional animal handling or training through an accredited organization

Responsibilities

Responds to requests for service and complaints about issues such as animals at large, abandoned animals, vicious animals, barking dogs, animal bites, cruelty complaints, sick or injured animals, public nuisances, etc.
Enforces City ordinance and State law as it relates to animal control and public health
Issues citations, prepares reports, conducts investigations, testifies in court, and impounds animals, as required
Patrols neighborhoods, businesses, and school yards for animal-related concerns
Conducts inspections of kennels, pet stores, and dangerous dog locations under City ordinance 6.01.430, and issues required licenses.
Professionally handles and secures sick, injured, diseased, or aggressive animals across species, including domestic pets, livestock, wildlife, exotics, and reptiles.
Utilizes work management software to maintain records related to the operation of the section
Promotes positive community relationships and may be asked to participate in outreach activities and public events
Completes special projects or assignments, as required
Various related duties, as assigned