Animal Resources Officer

Chatham, County of•Pittsboro, NC

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs protective service work enforcing state laws and local ordinances as they relate to animal control, conducting professional investigations that pertain to animal cruelty, animal bites, suspected rabid animals, and public nuisance issues within the county; educating the public about animal resources and adoptions, assisting the Animal Resources Shelter staff with daily duties and other duties as apparent or assigned. This position serves in an on-call capacity. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Animal Resources Lieutenant/Assistant Director and serves at the pleasure of the Chatham County Sheriff.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Thorough knowledge of the laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules, including state and local animal control laws and ordinances, municipal policy, and procedures; Thorough knowledge of animal care and behavior and the safe handling and general welfare practices of small and large domestic and wild animals; Thorough knowledge of rabies and rabies management practices; General knowledge of law enforcement methods, practices, and procedures; General knowledge of the geography of the county and the location of important buildings; General knowledge of the rules and regulations of the Sheriff's Office; Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions and to prepare clear comprehensive reports; Ability to deal courteously, professionally, firmly, and tactfully with the public under stressful situations; Ability to analyze situations and to adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances; Possession of physical agility and endurance; Skill in the use of firearms, chemical agents, weapons of defense, and the operation of a motor vehicle; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public.
Must possess or obtain Euthanasia Technician certification.
Must possess Rabies Vaccinator certification.
Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Nice To Haves

5% for Intermediate Law Enforcement Certification
5% for Advanced Law Enforcement Certification

Responsibilities

Responds to calls for service to enforce all state laws and local ordinances pertaining to the protection of the public against disease and damage caused by animals, and the protection of animals against neglect, abuse, and cruelty; captures and removes strays, uncontrolled, wild, sick/injured or abused animals from undesirable conditions; Investigates reports of animal attacks, cruelty, or encounters, including interviewing violators, witnesses, and victims; collecting evidence, and writing reports; testifies in court, if necessary; submits case files to the District Attorney’s Office for criminal cases; Maintains and submits accurate reports related to all calls for service; Assists shelter staff with daily duties such as cleaning and disinfecting the kennel area and shelter, animal feeding and grooming, administering medication and vaccines, and assisting with health, disease, and behavioral assessments; Assists shelter staff with facilitating adoptions, impounds, transfers, and reclamations as well as assisting with answering phones, greeting visitors, and dispatching calls as needed; Assists shelter staff with creating and maintaining records for any animals at the shelter; Assists staff in the humane euthanasia and rabies clinics; Prepares and packages rabies specimens to be tested and transports the specimen to the state lab or courier service; Transports shelter animals to medical appointments and transfers deceased animals to the disposal site; Educates the public about pet ownership, rabies, animal safety, and animal cruelty through programs and contact in the field with the public; Assists with patrol duties as needed; Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.
Serves in an on-call capacity.
Works under the limited supervision of the Animal Resources Lieutenant/Assistant Director.
Serves at the pleasure of the Chatham County Sheriff.