Animal Control Officer

Campbell County Fiscal Court • Newport, KY

15h • $0 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

Under direct supervision, the Animal Control Officer provides direct care of animals housed in the shelter, educates the public on animal laws and licensing, animal control operations, and general animal care. Enforces State laws and County or City ordinances when necessary. This is a semi-skilled position responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of Animal Services.

Requirements

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, county officials and the general public;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to learn the use of catch poles, humane cages and crates, and like equipment for the safe capture of animals;
• Ability to learn and interpret animal control ordinances;
• Basic computer skills with the ability to access programs on PC to perform word processing and spreadsheet applications with basic proficiency;
• Ability to operate basic office machines such as fax, cash register, copy machine and related equipment.
• High School Diploma or the equivalency, plus one year direct experience in the care and keeping of animals and animal control practices; or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license;
• Must be bonded;
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays;
• Must be able to be sworn in as an Animal Control Officer (ACO);
• Willingness to complete training to become a certified Animal Control Officer
• Must be at least 21 years old and willing to complete the required 16 hours of training to become a certified Euthanasia Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, exercises, and cleans animals housed in the County Shelter;
• Maintains shelter equipment and grounds in a systematic way;
• Assists in maintaining records of animals impounded or euthanized as to type, breed, sex, date of disposition and location of pick up;
• Assists the public with choosing a pet for adoption and completes necessary adoption procedures;
• Administers medications and treatments to animals as necessary;
• Euthanizes animals as required;
• Sells County Dog licenses and handles cash;
• Assists in answering inquiries, processing incoming animals, and solving problems as necessary;
• Provides educational tours of the Animal Shelter as requested;
• Assists with opening and closing of shelter including totaling and balancing receipts;
• Retrieve stray animals in the unincorporated parts of the County;
• Captures and impounds dangerous animals
• Investigates cases of animal cruelty
• Enforces licensing laws and other State, County and City ordinances pertaining to Animal Control
• Assume duties/responsibilities of coworkers as required.

What This Job Offers

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