Deputy Animal Control Officer

Prince William County Government•Prince William County, VA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Prince William County is seeking a Deputy Animal Control Officer to join their Animal Services Bureau. This role involves enforcing county and state codes related to the humane treatment and impounding of animals, as well as educating the public on animal welfare issues. The ideal candidate will have a love for animals, strong leadership skills, and a dedication to helping those in need. The position is based at the Prince William County Animal Shelter near Manassas, VA, and interviews will be conducted in person.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
1 year of related experience in law enforcement and/or animal care experience.
Valid driver's license.
Proficiency in the operation of motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

2 years of related experience in law enforcement and/or animal care experience.
Familiarity with local and State Ordinances regarding animals.
Work experience with the humane euthanasia of animals.
Work experience in law enforcement.
Ability to navigate difficult customer service situations including interactions with community members under high stress.
General knowledge of characteristics, behaviors, appearances, and diseases of common breeds of dogs, cats, and other domestic animals.
General knowledge of the care, control, and handling of dogs and other animals.
General knowledge of standard office equipment, including personal computers and applicable software.
Demonstrated ability to work independently.
Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick and reasonable courses of action with due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances.
Ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with the public, both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Investigating complaints of violations of animal control-related laws and determining appropriate enforcement action.
Writing police reports, preparing case files, and providing courtroom testimony.
Handling a wide variety of breeds and species of animals, which may be sick, injured, or aggressive.
Keeping appropriate records and producing reports relating to operations of the bureau, such as investigative reports, administrative reports, and state-mandated reports of accountability.
Providing vaccinations and basic intake procedures to animals that have been brought to the Animal Services Center.
Performing humane euthanasia and rabies testing preparation when necessary.
Participating in rotating on-call duties after regular working hours to handle emergencies.