Corrections Sergeant - Animal Services

COWETA COUNTY COMMISSIONERS•Newnan, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs intermediate protective service work enforcing animal control laws, investigating calls, investigating animal bites, capturing and handling sick and injured animals and wildlife, issuing warnings and civil notices for violations, preparing and maintaining files and records, preparing reports, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Major and Lieutenant, Animal Control. Limited supervision is exercised over Administrative Assistants. Direct Supervision over inmates assigned to shelter duty according to policy of the Georgia Department of Corrections.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Moderate experience in law enforcement or corrections
Some supervisory experience
Ability to solve problems within scope of responsibility
Ability to recognize rabies symptoms
Ability to enforce institutional rules firmly and fairly
Ability to detect potential behavior problems of inmates
Ability to detect the early symptoms of common health problems
Ability to carry out oral and written directions accurately
Ability to supervise the activities of large groups of inmates
Ability to prepare records and reports
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the general public
Obtain training in Basic Animal Control techniques within 12 months of assignment.
Possession of Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification.
Favorable background history as determined by review of local, State and Federal records.
Valid driver’s license in the State of Georgia with a favorable driving history (MVR).

Nice To Haves

Two (2) years supervisory experience in Corrections.

Responsibilities

Receives, investigates and answers complaints concerning stray, wild or owned animals; patrols assigned area, checking for animals running at large, licenses and vaccinations; impounds stray, unlicensed, or injured animals; disposes of dead animals.
Enforces all County codes and State laws related to animal welfare and control; removes animals from inhumane conditions and delivers animals to the animal shelter or veterinarian for treatment and care; investigates complaints, determines if there is a violation, and takes appropriate actions to comply with County ordinances and State laws.
Answers the telephone; receives and responds to inquiries and complaints; investigates animal related complaints.
Issues warnings and citations for animal control violations; prepares appropriate reports for court when necessary.
Provides information to the public regarding ordinances and regulations relating to pet owner responsibilities and options such as adoption, euthanasia, leashing, licensing, rabies control, spaying/neutering and vaccinations.
Prepares, reviews, updates, and submits various forms and reports; maintains files and records; receipts monies received for fees and citations.
Assist supervisors in the euthanasia and disposal of animals according to established guideline.
May serve as shelter supervisor as needed or assigned.
Performs the duties of a Corrections Officer in accordance with rules and regulations of the County corrections facility and State standards, as necessary or required.
Encourages and promotes a culture of excellent customer service.