Animal Services Officer

Carrollton Texas • Carrollton, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for performing activities related to enforcing animal services rules and regulations including patrolling neighborhoods to assist with stray or abandoned animals and assisting residences with resolving nuisance violations. Work is performed with limited supervision.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• General experience handling and restraining animals.
• 1-2 years of customer service experience.
• Ability to obtain Euthanasia Technician Certification, as required by city policy, within 6 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain State of Texas Basic Animal Control Certification within one year of employment.
• Requires a valid Texas Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

• None.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area for emergency and non-emergency animal situations, including strays and wildlife.
• Investigates complaints and bite reports.
• Collects rabies specimens.
• Performs vector control activities.
• Apprehends and impounds pet and stray animals in violation of animal control ordinances.
• Issues warnings and citations to pet owners.
• Attends court hearings to provide information on violations and supporting documentation.
• Responds to a variety of requests for service including, complaints from the community, to mediate animal disputes with neighbors, and to provide information.
• Educates the public on animal control ordinances, policies, and procedures, including proper control and care of pets.
• Assists in euthanizing animals, following established guidelines and procedures.
• Assists in maintaining applicable euthanasia records and monitoring compliance with applicable certifications.
• Assists the public in locating lost pets and adopting new pets.
• Works with the general public and rescue/humane organizations to re-home animals from the shelter to permanent homes.
• Evaluates temperament, health, and general adoptability of animals to ensure a safe and lasting adoption, which includes working with wildlife rehabilitators for the successful rehabilitation of injured or orphaned wildlife.
• Responds to emergency situations involving animals on an on-call basis after normal business hours.
• Participates in law enforcement functions requiring animal control assistance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED