Animal Services Officer

City of West Jordan•West Jordan, UT

13h

About The Position

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in the collection, impoundment, care, treatment, and euthanasia of dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, and all other wild and domestic animals; to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations relating to control of animals, disease control, public safety, and education; and to keep detailed records of all animal control functions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of customer service experience dealing with conflict resolution, handling customer complaints, oral presentations, and report writing.
Valid Utah Driver's License
Possession of, or ability to obtain Euthanasia, Chemical Immobilization, Pepper Spray, and Collapsible Baton, within one year of employment.
Knowledge of basic principles of law enforcement.
Knowledge of general principles of animal care, and disease treatment and prevention.
Knowledge of occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of animal control.
Knowledge of basic mathematical principles.
Knowledge of English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
Knowledge of principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
Knowledge of basic first-aid principles and procedures.
Knowledge of safe driving principles and practices.
Skill with learning to operate a variety of animal control equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
Skill with operating modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
Skill with operating a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to learn methods and techniques of licensing, controlling, and disposing of animals.
Ability to learn methods and procedures of animal collection and impoundment.
Ability to learn operational characteristics of animal control equipment and tools.
Ability to learn, interpret, apply, and enforce pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to animal control.
Ability to identify breed and gender of animals.
Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.
Ability to prepare and present oral presentations related to animal control to a variety of audiences.
Ability to respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Ability to establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Previous animal experience or animal related education is desirable.

Responsibilities

Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances and take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse.
Enforce City animal control and licensing laws, issue citations for violations of animal control and licensing ordinances.
Perform euthanasia of animals.
Explain to the public ordinances relating to the care and keeping of animals.
Patrol City streets and roads in assigned vehicle; search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock; catch and impound wild and domestic animals, birds, and reptiles.
Quarantine and dispose of animals as appropriate.
Attend meetings and respond to related questions and complaints; prepare news releases.
Maintain detailed records of daily activities, impounds, animals released, sold, or destroyed, and fee collections.
Use tranquilizer gun; train personnel in proper tranquilization techniques including proper amounts of controlled drugs.
Present information regarding animal care, career opportunities, and provide education regarding animal control ordinances to the public and during schoolwork-based learning program activities.
Participate in the daily maintenance of the animal shelter, supply food, water, and other care for animals.
Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.