Animal Control Officer

Town Of Pecos City • Pecos, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both challenging and rewarding, and it requires handling all kinds of animals, from pets to wildlife. Officers may also provide educational seminars to the community on topics such as animal welfare and animal-related laws. In the case of wildlife, officers help relocate these animals-many that have been displaced because of habitat loss or that have come into neighborhoods in search of food and shelter.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or GED
• Some experience with animals
• Knowledge of a wide variety of animal species
• Knowledge of animal first aid
• Knowledge of animal care and nutrition
• Knowledge of humane capture tools and techniques
• Knowledge of animal behavior
• Knowledge of public relations
• Knowledge of cruelty investigation procedures
• Knowledge of law enforcement
• Ability to take adequate safety precautions when working in potentially dangerous situations with unfamiliar and unpredictable animals
• Emotional stability to handle difficult situations involving animals in neglected, abused, or injured states
• Interpersonal skills to skillfully navigate difficult situations with the public
• Physical agility and stamina to work on feet for long periods, bend, stretch, and climb, and safely handle frightened or aggressive animals
• Must be able to complete a pre-employment drug screening, background check, physical and psychological examination.

Nice To Haves

• College degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals
• Investigating cases of animal cruelty
• Enforcing licensing laws and other state, county, and city laws and regulations that are applicable to the animal control program.
• Providing expert testimony in court cases
• Rescuing trapped animals
• Writing incident reports
• Providing humane care to animals under their supervision
• Issue citations and warnings to people for mistreatment of animals in their care and may remove animals from a negligent owner's custody.
• Relocate displaced wildlife

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED