Animal Control Officer

Putnam County Board of County Commissioners • Fl 32177, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a full-time, hourly position that reports to the Animal Control Supervisor. The position performs enforcement of County animal control ordinance and state laws relating to animals and to ensure the public is protected from diseased, problem and vicious stray animals, and that animals are humanely treated after being impounded.

Requirements

• Knowledge of State and County animal control regulations.
• Knowledge of animal care procedures.
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of Animal Services.
• Ability to recognize problem areas and utilize problem solving techniques.
• Ability to keep records and make reports.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and insure proper completion of work assignments.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five (5) years' experience working as an Animal Control Officer.
• Ability to possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver's License.
• Certified Animal Control Officer, or the ability to achieve Animal Control Officer certification within six-months of appointment to position.

Nice To Haves

• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Answers complaints made by citizens within the County.
• Enforces Animal Ordinance.
• Works closely with the Health Department, City and County agencies, and veterinarians.
• Apprehends, impounds, euthanizes, and disposes of diseased, unwanted, unhealthy, problem and vicious animals.
• Cleans and maintains kennels.
• Feeds and cares for confined animals.
• Maintains equipment used in animal control.
• Performs office work as required.
• Maintains records, receipt book, collects money and prepares reports of animals impounded, adopted, redeemed, relinquished, and destroyed.
• Performs public relations work in regard to Animal Services issues as directed.
• Accesses, inputs, and retrieves information from a computer.
• May be required to assist with emergency support functions (ESF) in the EOC during emergencies and/or other emergency duties.

What This Job Offers

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