Animal Control Officer

City of Stafford•Stafford, TX

1d•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team! We are looking for an Animal Control Officer. This position involves patrolling the city, responding to calls for service, and enforcing city, county, and state laws related to animal control. The role requires investigating animal-related activities, issuing citations, maintaining databases, and responding to public complaints. A significant part of the job includes investigating cruelty cases, humanely euthanizing animals when necessary, and communicating professionally with the public and other personnel. The position also requires responding to after-hour emergencies, safely capturing aggressive animals, assisting other departments, and enforcing Zoonosis Control measures. The role is subject to 24-hour recall for emergency situations and may require working overtime or performing duties outside the normal scope of the position during emergencies.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, and two (2) years of related experience in assigned area of responsibility; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Valid Texas Driver's License
Animal Control Officer Certification
Applicable Certifications for Euthanizing and Tranquilizing Animals
Applicable Federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations and/or ordinances
Basic inspection principles, practices, and procedures
Code enforcement techniques
Customer service principles
Safety principles and safe work practices
Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
Modern office technology and equipment
Preparing reports, logs, and activity documentation

Responsibilities

Patrol the city in a radio equipped vehicle, answer calls for service and the enforcement of city, county and state laws, look for stray animals, conduct both preliminary and follow-up investigations on all animal related activities
Enforce laws and ordinances involving Animal Control regulations; including issuing citations and testifying in city and municipal court hearings.
Maintain the website and database by updating animal information and photographs accurately
Respond to complaints regarding Animal Control and properly follow procedures to alleviate the nuisance and issues safely
Investigate and generate cruelty investigations by following proper procedure and legal actions, including seizures of animals, cruelty reports, municipal court hearings, etc.
Euthanize animals humanely by following proper protocol and health requirements.
Communicate with the public and other personnel on a daily basis in a professional and informative matter.
Respond to after-hour emergency calls on a regular basis.
Safely pursue and capture aggressive and dangerous animals by following procedure daily.
Assist other departments with Animal Control issues.
Enforce the safety of the public regarding Zoonosis Control (Rabies). This includes bite reports, quarantine, and decapitating possible rabid animals for laboratory testing.
Write and maintain proper reports and compliance letters regarding Animal Control. File, organize, and distribute paperwork independently.
Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned
Subject to 24- hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations (defined as any natural or man-made disaster that may or may not necessitate the relocation of City personnel or citizens). In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public including services or duties different from those performed in the normal course and scope of the position.