Animal Control Officer

City of Fort Wayne • Fort Wayne, IN

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About The Position

Are you ready to protect animals and keep the Fort Wayne community safe? What You'll Do: Respond to public and animal safety calls, investigate incidents, and enforce City and State regulations Handle, evaluate, and provide care for animals, including vaccinations, treatment, and humane euthanasia when necessary Maintain accurate records, process intakes/redemptions, and coordinate with partnering agencies and law enforcement Conduct inspections, educate the public, and perform public speaking engagements as needed Perform on-call duties and operate City vehicles safely Protect lives, ensure safety, and make a difference every day! Equal Opportunity Employer Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of applicable drug screening, physical examination, and background checks.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Animal Science, or equivalent experience; 1–5 years in animal control or law enforcement
• Ability to safely handle animals, read behavior, and enforce ordinances
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and computer/database skills

Responsibilities

• Respond to public and animal safety calls
• Investigate incidents
• Enforce City and State regulations
• Handle, evaluate, and provide care for animals, including vaccinations, treatment, and humane euthanasia when necessary
• Maintain accurate records
• Process intakes/redemptions
• Coordinate with partnering agencies and law enforcement
• Conduct inspections
• Educate the public
• Perform public speaking engagements as needed
• Perform on-call duties
• Operate City vehicles safely

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• City pension plan
• Opportunity to protect animals and serve the community

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees