Animal Services Officer

City of Seguin•Seguin, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Maintains the animal services facility, captures and impounds animals located while on patrol or in response to complaints, disposes of certain animals using humane methods, and maintains appropriate records and reports. This role involves driving a vehicle while patrolling for stray, vicious, or injured animals and responding to citizen complaints. The officer will remove, impound, and care for stray and unwanted animals, maintain up-to-date records, and file reports on daily activities. Responsibilities also include issuing citations, warnings, responding to complaints, and potentially testifying in municipal court. The role requires removing dead animals, disposing of them properly, and performing euthanasia as necessary using humane methods after training and/or under close supervision. Additionally, the officer will make presentations to schools and civic groups about animal control and respond to emergency calls, such as animal bites and control of poisonous or dangerous animals, within 45 minutes. The position requires the ability to work rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays, and to observe all safety rules and procedures. Other duties as assigned may also be part of the role.

Requirements

Thorough knowledge of the laws and regulations governing the licensing, quarantine, and impounding of animals.
Knowledge of euthanasia procedures.
Physical Ability to lift and maneuver up to 50 pounds (i.e. bags of dog/cat food).
Physical Ability to do repetitive bending and kneeling.
Physical Ability to ascend and descend stairs.
Physical Ability to perform strenuous work in the outdoors under adverse weather.
Ability to develop and maintain cooperative relationships with the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to use a tranquilizer gun.
Ability to obtain and maintain Basic certification as an Animal Control Officer and Euthanasia Certification (within one year of employment).
Ability to maintain Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities and good driving record.
Must be able to lawfully respond to emergencies within 45 minutes.
High school education, or its equivalent.
At least six months of experience working with animals.
State of Texas Class C driver's license.
Basic Animal Control Certification and Euthanasia Certification must be obtained within 120 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Maintains animal shelter, grounds, vehicle, and equipment, including cleaning and disinfecting cages and yard areas; feeding, watering, and categorizing impounded animals; and providing special attention to quarantined animals.
Drives a vehicle while patrolling for stray, vicious, or injured animals and responds to citizen complaints regarding same.
Removes, impounds, and cares for stray and unwanted animals.
Maintains up-to-date records and files reports on daily activities.
Issues citations, warnings, and responds to complaints and may be called on to testify in municipal court.
Removes dead animals and disposes of them properly.
Euthanizes animals as necessary, using humane methods, after training and/or under close supervision.
Makes presentations to schools and civic groups about animal control.
Responds to emergency calls, such as animal bites and control of poisonous or dangerous animals within 45 minutes.
Observes all safety rules and procedures.