Animal Services Officer
About The Position
Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor at Memphis Animal Services to apprehend, rescue and retain unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals for the protection of citizens. Investigates complaints concerning ordinance violations; answers calls concerning reports of animal bites. Assists in the training of new personnel. Performs euthanasia as required, both within the shelter and in the field. Provides information and assistance to the public. Operates a City vehicle to respond to calls concerning the need to apprehend unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals. Makes court appearances related to citations and warrants issued and to apprehend animals. Acts as liaison with the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Internal Revenue Services (IRS). Maintains and completes a variety of daily activity reports. Assists other personnel in the performance of these duties.
Requirements
- High School graduate or GED
- Two (2) years of general work experience, preferably in the animal control or animal care field, including some direct experience working with the public
- Must possess a valid driver license.
- Must obtain and maintain a certification as a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician within one year of employment, as a condition of continued employment.
Nice To Haves
- Good communication skills and experience working independently preferred.
Responsibilities
- Apprehend, rescue and retain unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals for the protection of citizens.
- Investigates complaints concerning ordinance violations.
- Answers calls concerning reports of animal bites.
- Assists in the training of new personnel.
- Performs euthanasia as required, both within the shelter and in the field.
- Provides information and assistance to the public.
- Operates a City vehicle to respond to calls concerning the need to apprehend unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals.
- Makes court appearances related to citations and warrants issued and to apprehend animals.
- Acts as liaison with the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Internal Revenue Services (IRS).
- Maintains and completes a variety of daily activity reports.
- Assists other personnel in the performance of these duties.
- Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
Benefits
- Additional 6% hazardous duty pay in addition to the base pay
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
