Animal Control Officer

City of Forney • Usa, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as an Animal Control Officer in the City of Forney and play a vital role in protecting both residents and animals through education, enforcement, and compassionate care. Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide range of field and office duties in support of the care and control of domestic and non-domestic animals, care and maintenance of animals within the animal shelter, other public inspections, and perform related work as required.

Requirements

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High school graduation or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in animal care, animal control, or related fields.
• Texas DSHS Animal Control Officer Certification
• Texas DSHS Euthanasia Certification.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Responsibilities

• Enforces City animal control laws and regulations, issues citations for animal-related violations, interacts with the public and explains City ordinances related to the care of animals; conducts patrols in assigned areas, responds to calls for assistance or service, removes and disposes of deceased animals.
• Assists in conducting educational programs and training for public and coordinates with other agencies to provide assistance, care, and management of animals and protected species.
• Performs all other aspects of assignment including, chemical immobilization, capture, and transport of animals; humanely euthanizes animals as required, maintains logs and records of substances, investigates reports of animal bites and quarantines animals as necessary; investigates reports of animal cruelty, performs seizure or trapping of animals as necessary, completes and submits all required reports.
• Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; interviews witnesses; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; maintains assigned vehicle and equipment; maintains shelter supplies.
• Provide care for animals in the Shelter including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal behavior.
• Monitor conditions of animals and implement precautionary measures to prevent disease transmission.
• Clean and disinfect pens, floors, and related areas in accordance with established practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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