ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER

Calcasieu Parish, LA-posted 3 months ago

$18 - $26/Yr

Full-time • Entry Level

Lake Charles, LA

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

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This is the first of five levels in the Animal Services Officers series. Incumbents respond to complaints regarding animals and perform a variety of animal protection duties. Responsibilities may include evaluating whether a violation of the law has occurred; issuing citations, warnings and notices; confiscating animals; euthanizing animals; impounding stray, vicious or dangerous animals; setting live traps; and preparing related reports.

Patrols assigned area for emergency and non-emergency animal situations; investigates complaints; responds to work orders; removes dead animals from roadways.
Issues citations and license violation warnings to pet owners regarding leash laws, containment, pet ownership and neglect, animal cruelty, and/or other related animal welfare issues.
Apprehends and impounds pet and stray animals in violation of animal control ordinances; confiscates animals from negligent or abusive pet owners.
Euthanizes animals, which includes: injecting animals with applicable serums and transporting and disposing carcasses of deceased animals.
Educates the public on animal control ordinances, policies, and procedures, including proper control and care of pets.
Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
One year of specialized or technical training
One year experience working with animals
Euthanasia Certification
Crematory Operation Certification
Valid Driver's License as per State law or requirement
Law Enforcement Commission
LACA Chemical Immobilization

Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave.
Paid holidays including New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.
Participation in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A).
Supplemental tax-free retirement account offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions.
Free professional help with personal problems for employees and their families.
Employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership.
Onsite medical clinic providing office visits for a $5.00 co-pay.
Basic Life and AD & D coverage for the employee included with health insurance.
Supplemental vision program available.
Major medical insurance offered with options to add family.

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