Animal Enforcement Officer - Baltimore City Health Department

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

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About The Position

An Animal Enforcement Officer drives an animal transport truck and responds to a variety of service calls related to animals including calls to retrieve animals in severe distress and deceased animals. An Animals Enforcement Officer investigates allegations of animal abuse and neglect, takes steps to remove abused or endangered animals from homes and owners, and transports animals safely to the City’s shelter or to emergency care. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities; however, they are paired with and assist other officers and may assist in the training of new officers. Incumbents receive moderate supervision from an administrative superior. Employees in this class work a rotating shift that includes 24-hour-per-day, seven days-a-week coverage. Work is performed outdoors where the incumbents are exposed to such conditions as inclement weather and dead, diseased or dangerous animals and may involve hostile situations. Work requires such moderate to heavy physical exertion as bending and lifting and pulling or carrying small to large domestic animals including wildlife.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• One year of experience in handling animals.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience as a law enforcement officer may be substituted for one year of experience in handling animals.
• Previous appointment by the Baltimore City Police Commissioner as a “Special Enforcement Officer” under Baltimore City Code, Article 19 Police Ordinances, Subtitle 71 OR designation by the Agency Head as a Code Enforcement Officer under Baltimore City Code, Article 1, Mayor and City Council and Municipal Agencies, Subtitle 40.
• Have a valid Maryland Class C Noncommercial driver's license or an equivalent driver's license and eligible to obtain a Baltimore City driver’s permit.
• Incumbents in this class will be required to receive a pre-exposure rabies vaccination upon beginning employment and as often as required to maintain immunity.
• Those eligibles who are under final consideration for appointment to this class will be required to authorize the release of criminal conviction information.
• Basic knowledge of animal handling and care.
• Ability to use email, basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions.

Responsibilities

• Drive an animal transport truck
• Respond to service calls related to animals including calls to retrieve animals in severe distress and deceased animals
• Investigate allegations of animal abuse and neglect
• Take steps to remove abused or endangered animals from homes and owners
• Transport animals safely to the City’s shelter or to emergency care
• Assist other officers
• Assist in the training of new officers

Benefits

• The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans.
• This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees