Part-Time Animal Control Officer
About The Position
The Animal Control Officer enforces animal and rabies control ordinances and licensing regulations within the municipality. Animal Control Officers are responsible for capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating cases of animal cruelty, enforcing City of Conroe and State Laws, providing expert testimony in court cases, rescuing trapped animals, writing incident reports and providing humane care to animals under their supervision. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent required. Special Requirements: Must be 18 years of age. Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher with good driving history. Must complete Animal Control Officer certification course within one year of hire. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Ability to run and chase animals. Ability to work out-of-doors in all types of weather. Ability to work for long periods of time in a smoke-free workplace.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Must be 18 years of age
- Possession of a valid class "C" Texas driver's license or higher with good driving history
- Must complete Animal Control Officer certification course within one year of hire
- Ability to run and chase animals
- Ability to work out-of-doors in all types of weather
- Ability to work for long periods of time in a smoke-free workplace
- Must pass background check and pre-employment substance abuse screening as a condition of employment
- A motor vehicle record check and job-related doctor's physical exam may also be required
- Must pass FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) fingerprint-based criminal background check and maintain CJIS eligibility
Responsibilities
- capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals
- investigating cases of animal cruelty
- enforcing City of Conroe and State Laws
- providing expert testimony in court cases
- rescuing trapped animals
- writing incident reports
- providing humane care to animals under their supervision
Benefits
- employee assistance program
- free membership at the City's pool and recreation center facilities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
High school or GED
