Animal Control Officer

Miami CountyTroy, OH
6d$21 - $25

About The Position

Protects the health, safety, and welfare of animals in Miami County through monitoring and enforcing Ohio Animal Laws. Assists in maintaining the Miami County Animal Shelter through daily Animal Control Officer duties.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of safety practices
  • Knowledge of human relations
  • Knowledge of Miami County or other local government structure and process
  • Skills in transcription, use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, and equipment operation of standard office equipment, including but not limited to telephones, calculators, copiers, and fax machines
  • Ability to carry out simple instructions
  • Ability to interpret and carry out a variety of instructions in various formats
  • Ability to recognize unusual or threatening conditions and take appropriate action
  • Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in unfamiliar context
  • Ability to apply principles to solve practical, everyday problems
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
  • Ability to recognize and apply safety warnings
  • Ability to comprehend and add, subtract, multiply, and divide whole numbers
  • Ability to calculate fractions, decimals and percentages
  • Ability to complete routine forms
  • Ability to maintain accurate records
  • Ability to prepare meaningful, concise, and accurate reports
  • Ability to gather, collate, and classify information about data, people, or things
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Ability to answer routine telephone inquiries, sensitive inquiries and complaints from officials and the general public
  • Ability to demonstrate agility
  • Ability to demonstrate strength to lift up to 100 lbs.
  • Ability to demonstrate strength to move objects from one location to another
  • Completion of four (4) years of high school or equivalent supplemented by more than one (1) years’ experience or training in the control and care of animals.
  • Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license.
  • Must possess a certification for injection of euthanasia, or obtain within one (1) year of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Conducts door-to-door residential checks for valid dog licenses
  • Observes, seizes, and impounds animals (e.g., lifts, loads, transports, and unloads animals)
  • Receives calls and complaints regarding stray, hostile, injured, or sick animals
  • Communicates with the general public and with co-workers
  • Interprets and implements animal control laws
  • Observes violations and issues warnings and citations
  • Presents testimony in court
  • Investigates claims regarding damage to livestock and assists claimants in completing necessary documentation
  • Administers injections to animals
  • Administers methods of euthanasia upon passing state certification class for injection of euthanasia by following approved methods and utilizing approved equipment
  • Performs custodial tasks involving physical labor and use of equipment (e.g., scraper, hot water hose, squeegee, broom, disinfectant chemicals, etc.)
  • Lifts and moves feed bags, litter bags, animals, supplies, and equipment weighing up to fifty (50) pounds
  • Assists other employees in lifting heavier weights
  • Provides food and water to animals in the shelter
  • Prepares accurate and concise reports
  • Issues dog licenses
  • Files and retrieves records
  • Collects fees
  • Answers questions from general public
  • Answers phones, performs other various clerical tasks
  • Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions
  • Demonstrates regular, predictable, and punctual attendance
  • May require the occasional direction of helpers, assistants, seasonal employees, interns, or temporary employees.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Health Saving Account option
  • Health Reimbursement Account
  • Agency provided telemedicine for employee and family members
  • Wellness Program
  • Agency provided life insurance with option of additional coverage
  • Paid time off, vacation and sick leave
  • 13 paid holidays
  • 37.5 hour week
  • Ohio Public Employee Retirement System
  • Optional Deferred Compensation Program
  • Paid training
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