Animal Services Officer II
About The Position
The City of Saint Paul Animal Services Center (SPAS) is hiring an Animal Services Officer to join our team. As an Animal Services Officer II, you will work with a collaborative team of employees who care for over 2,000 dogs, cats, critters, and wild animals each year. This role involves performing intermediate level work with Saint Paul Animal Services Center (SPAS) enforcing animal and pest control ordinances. You will investigate complaints and make patrols and inspections to determine compliance with Saint Paul legislative codes dealing with animals. Responsibilities include issuing citations, orders of corrective actions, and/or progressive enforcement actions for non-compliance. You will complete inspections, prepare routine documents and forms, and provide standard reports related to inspections, routine to complex investigations, compliance, and research. This position is responsible for the implementation and enforcement of animal-related state statutes and city ordinances. You will also assist other staff with recurring duties at the SPAS. The Saint Paul Animal Services Center (SPAS) is located in the heart of beautiful Como Park at 1285 Jessamine Ave. W., Saint Paul, MN, but will be moving to a new animal shelter located at 1115 Beulah Ln in Summer of 2026.
Requirements
- Three years of experience working as an animal control officer or similar experience performing: animal care or handling, conducting investigations or animal assessments, and enforcing rules and regulations in an animal shelter, zoo, veterinary clinic, or other animal setting.
- OR Two years of experience working as an animal control officer or similar experience performing: animal care or handling, conducting investigations or animal assessments, and enforcing rules and regulations in an animal shelter, zoo, veterinary clinic, or other animal setting; AND one year of education in veterinary technology, animal science, biology, criminal justice, or similar field.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or equivalent out of state driver's license.
- Must possess or obtain an advanced Animal Control/Animal Services Officer Certification within one year of hire.
- Must obtain and maintain authorization from the SPAC veterinarian of record to euthanize animals within six months of appointment.
Responsibilities
- Perform intermediate level work with Saint Paul Animal Services Center (SPAS) enforcing animal and pest control ordinances.
- Investigate complaints and make patrols and inspections to determine compliance with Saint Paul legislative codes dealing with animals.
- Issue citations, order of corrective actions and/or progressive enforcement actions for non-compliance.
- Complete inspections: prepare routine documents and forms, and provide standard reports related to inspections, routine to complex investigations, compliance, and research.
- Responsible for the implementation and enforcement of animal related state statutes and city ordinances.
- Assist other staff with recurring duties at the SPAS.
Benefits
- health insurance
- retirement contributions
- paid vacation
- paid sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
