Animal Control Officer - Full-time

Greater Birmingham Humane Society Inc•Birmingham, AL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Greater Birmingham Humane Society’s (‘the GBHS”) Animal Control Officers (“the Officers”) work to ensure a safe and harmonious environment for both human and animal residents of the community. They respond to dispatches to provide animal rescue, municipal and public assistance with animal-related situations and enforcement of state and local statutes as outlined in GBHS contracts with Jefferson County and a number of the county’s municipalities. This position is subject to stand-by or call-out service (after hours).

Requirements

A passion for the mission of GBHS and a sense of humor are required.
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Possess a valid Driver’s License and safe driving record
Must have reliable transportation to and from work, punctual attendance is required
Must be available to work weekdays/weekends with rotating on call shifts.
Must have the equivalent 1+ years in animal control or a related field (vet tech, etc.); or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must have or be able to obtain within 1 year of employment; Level 1 & 2 National Animal Control Association Training (or equivalent), Animal Control Officer Certification, Euthanasia Certification.
Ability to perform physical work involving standing for long periods, carrying animal crates, bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking quickly, reaching, squatting, and lifting up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodation in a timely manner.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
A positive attitude and ability to get along with others.
Ability to promote and effectively communicate animal adoption and population control to other employees and the public.
Ability to operate office equipment and computers

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of animal handling and communication.
Experience working in a kennel environment.
Knowledge of animal control rules, regulations, ordinances and state law.
Knowledge of safe, humane animal handling practices, the ability to perform safe, humane euthanasia practices in accordance with state law.

Responsibilities

Pick up and remove stray, injured, unwanted, diseased, neglected or abused animals.
Responsible for animal welfare and proper confinement or disposition.
Work with veterinarians and citizens in quarantine of suspected diseased animals.
Respond to citizen complaints and investigate alleged violations of animal laws and regulatory ordinances.
Educate citizens about services, resources, laws and regulations relating to the control, confinement, vaccination, adoption, shelter, and care of animals.
Patrol assigned areas to catch, handle, restrain, confine, transport and impound stray, injured, unwanted, diseased, neglected or abused animals using specialized equipment, methods and techniques.
Visually inspect animals to determine medical condition, care received and to decide on the most appropriate course of action to be taken to prevent inhumane treatment of animals.
Issue warnings or citations and set up return inspection calls to ensure compliance with laws and ordinances.
Conduct investigations and prepare written reports of incidents.
Prepare accurate detailed records of daily activities and update the information of each call within the computerized program on a daily basis.
Assist with training new employees.
Testify in court as a witness in animal control related cases.
Perform humane euthanasia, if requested and if certified.
Receive and dispatch calls for service.
Assist in maintaining the shelter by performing such duties as recovery of animals, cleaning, feeding and other duties that may be required.
Observe areas of alleged violations and interview available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated.
Participate in educational programs presented to the community.
Attain animal care and control licenses and certifications as required by Supervisor and GBHS.
Represents the GBHS in a professional manner in all situations.
Perform other duties as needed.