Animal Control Officer
About The Position
Regional Animal Services of King County (RASKC) is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Animal Control Officer to join their dynamic team. This role is for individuals passionate about animal welfare, who enjoy working with diverse people, and thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. RASKC is a mission-driven organization focused on rescuing pets, reuniting families, and helping animals find forever homes. They are a nationally recognized shelter with above a 90% live release rate, utilizing data and model practices. The Records and Licensing Services Division (RALS), part of the Department of Executive Services, operates under state law and county code, providing mandated services regionally and locally. RALS is responsible for recording real property documents, collecting real estate excise taxes, administering vehicle and vessel licensing, and managing records for county agencies. They also provide animal care and control services to protect public health and safety, promote responsible pet ownership, and enhance animal welfare through education and partnerships. RALS is committed to service excellence, continuous improvement, and uses Lean practices with an equity lens, fostering a learning environment and employee engagement.
Requirements
- Ability to handle animals in a humane manner under a variety of conditions.
- Willingness to vaccinate and euthanize animals as directed.
- Experience in animal handling and behavior assessment techniques.
- Knowledge of proper methods for the care and feeding of animals, cleaning of cages, kennels, and other areas.
- Interest in working directly with our diverse community, providing quality customer service by responding to complaints, inquiries, and problems using effective listening and clear communication.
- Ability to maintain composure under difficult and stressful situations.
- Skilled in engaging and building relationships with colleagues, staff, and community members.
- Customer-focused, culturally aware, and comfortable talking about equity and social justice.
- Pass a pre-employment physical including the ability to perform moderate to difficult strenuous manual tasks including lifting animals weighing up to sixty (60) pounds on a frequent basis.
- Pass a background check.
- Have or be able to obtain a Euthanasia Drug Certification within one year of hire.
- Have or are able to obtain a valid Washington State Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about teamwork.
Responsibilities
- Respond to complaints of animal nuisance and vicious or abused animals and determine course of action, write reports and issue written warnings or citations.
- Rescue domestic owned or stray animals, livestock, and wildlife, including injured and deceased animals.
- Safely handle aggressive, sick, injured, or diseased animals.
- Effectively communicate and use deescalating techniques when dealing with confrontational individuals.
- Safely drive a County vehicle obeying all laws and operate other required equipment in a safe and lawful manner.
- Transport animals to other shelter and/or veterinary facilities, and adoption events.
- Enforce animal control ordinances.
- Prepare court cases and testify in court.
- Educate and counsel the public on pet care and laws and regulations covering pet ownership.
Benefits
- Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
