Animal Control Officer Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Ability to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, county officials and the general public;
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and corresponding safety precautions necessary for the safe performance of assigned duties;
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions;
• Ability to learn the use of catch poles, humane cages and crates, and like equipment for the safe capture of animals;
• Ability to learn and interpret animal control ordinances;
• Basic computer skills with the ability to access programs on PC to perform word processing and spreadsheet applications with basic proficiency;
• Ability to operate basic office machines such as fax, cash register, copy machine and related equipment.
• High School Diploma or the equivalency, plus one year direct experience in the care and keeping of animals and animal control practices; or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license;
• Must be bonded;
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays;
• Must be able to be sworn in as an Animal Control Officer (ACO);
• Willingness to complete training to become a certified Animal Control Officer
• Must be at least 21 years old and willing to complete the required 16 hours of training to become a certified Euthanasia Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, exercises, and cleans animals housed in the County Shelter;
• Maintains shelter equipment and grounds in a systematic way;
• Assists in maintaining records of animals impounded or euthanized as to type, breed, sex, date of disposition and location of pick up;
• Assists the public with choosing a pet for adoption and completes necessary adoption procedures;
• Administers medications and treatments to animals as necessary;
• Euthanizes animals as required;
• Sells County Dog licenses and handles cash;
• Assists in answering inquiries, processing incoming animals, and solving problems as necessary;
• Provides educational tours of the Animal Shelter as requested;
• Assists with opening and closing of shelter including totaling and balancing receipts;
• Retrieve stray animals in the unincorporated parts of the County;
• Captures and impounds dangerous animals
• Investigates cases of animal cruelty
• Enforces licensing laws and other State, County and City ordinances pertaining to Animal Control
• Assume duties/responsibilities of coworkers as required.