Animal Services Officer II
City of Garland•Derwood, MD
•$20 - $25•Onsite
About The Position
Responsible for protection of the public from zoonotic diseases and animal bites, as well as investigate nuisances caused by animals. Responsible for enforcing animal related city ordinances and state laws throughout the community and providing care for animals and assistance to customers at the animal shelter.
Requirements
- Must be able to work nights and weekends on a rotating basis
- High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
- 2 years of animal control services with Basic Animal Services Officer Certification -OR- 18 months of animal control services with Advanced Animal Services Officer Certification
- Certified Euthanasia Technician
- Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Valid Class C Texas driver's license
- Department of State Health Services Basic Euthanasia Certification
- Basic Animal Services Officer Certification
- Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
- Knowledge of city ordinances and state laws as it relates to animal control
- Skill in completing sworn affidavits
- Ability to prioritize and manage workload
- Ability to work under moderate stress
Nice To Haves
- 2-3 years in animal control services
- Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)
Responsibilities
- Inspect and permit animal care facilities and stores, enforce animal related city ordinances and state laws regarding rabies control and animal cruelty
- Mediate low and mid level customer/citizen complaints
- Assist with dangerous animal evaluations
- Apprehend wild animal and humanely impound lost and injured animals and assist in the daily care of impounded animals
- Investigation and inspection of animal nuisances including bites and animal cruelty and issue citations and notices to owners for the mistreatment of animals
- Provide leadership to Animal Service Officers in the field
- Provide educational materials and speak to the community about animal services including maintaining daily contact with various area rescue organizations and volunteer groups
- Administer animal injections which include humane euthanasia
- Assist Veterinarian with surgical sterilization procedures
Benefits
- Depending on qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
