Animal Control Officer

City of Greeley • Greeley, CO

4d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Control Officer responds to animal-related calls including, but not limited to complaints, animals at large, injured animals, and catching and transporting animals to the shelter while enforcing municipal ordinances as they relate to animals.

Requirements

• Two (2) to four (4) years of relevant experience.
• High School diploma.
• Experience operating large and modified police vehicles, kennels, nets, cages, humane traps. catchpole, tranquilizer rifle and pistol (to include darts, syringes, and narcotics), police radio, ASP baton, X26 Taser, OC spray, etc.
• Ability to operate police records management system, laptop, Outlook email, Windows 10, and smart phone.
• Ability to comprehend municipal ordinances and state statutes, as well as department policy.
• Entry level knowledge of specialized software.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to enter data accurately and efficiently.
• Ability to comprehend municipal ordinances and state statutes.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Prior experience working with animals and owners.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform animal welfare checks to determine possible cruelty or neglect to include, but not limited to, tracking animals a large, containing strays, addressing vicious / aggressive animals, tending to sick or injured animals, and animal bites.
• Place temporary animal holds in instances of arrest, medical transport, and/or lack of other suitable animal-care options.
• Perform traffic control and motorist assists as needed.
• Dictate police reports and perform data entry.
• Interact with the public on calls for service and officer-initiated calls regarding information, violation warnings, citations, etc.
• Interact with paramedics, medical staff, veterinarians, and public officials (Sheriff’s office, police, etc.) when dealing with animals involved in traffic accidents, responding to animal bites, and tending to sick and injured animals.
• Solve problems and make decisions on a case-by-case basis in compliance with established Deportment General Orders and the Municipal Ordinance protocol.
• Operate single purpose power tools / machines or equipment involving specialized training.
• Prepare routine reports or correspondence.

Benefits

• This position is benefits eligible.

What This Job Offers

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