Position Title:Animal Control Officer

Department: Public Health and Human Services

Division:ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

FLSA Status:Non-Exempt

Union Code/Affiliation:Unrepresented

Starting Salary:$18.23/hr

Job Code:

07101

Application Deadline:03/05/2025

Number of Positions Available:1

Hours:

Friday - Tuesday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Job Description

(This job description/posting in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.)

The purpose of this job is to enforce city, county, and state animal laws and ordinances, and assist citizens with animal-related needs, complaints, and questions.

Essential Functions:

• Responds to and investigates animal control complaints including animal bites, neglect, or cruelty.

• Communicates with public regarding animal welfare and animal control laws and ordinances.

• Issues warnings, citations, and/or summons for animal-related offenses.

• Responds to calls for escaped pets to safely capture and transport to Humane Society to intake animals as necessary.

• Inputs and maintains data and case documentation.

• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience(

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered):

• High School diploma or equivalent.

• Animal handling experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Animal behavior.

• Basic business English usage, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

• Relevant laws and regulations pertaining to city, county, and state animal-related ordinances.

• Common business software applications such as Microsoft Office.

Skill in:

• Applying active listening and asking questions for understanding.

• Typing and/or data entry with minimal errors.

• Providing high levels of effective customer service.

Ability to:

• Safely handle and capture aggressive, sick and/or injured animals.

• Maintain detailed and accurate records.

• Write and present reports.

• Render credible testimony.

• Comprehend, interpret and enforce animal control regulations.

• Handle difficult and stressful situations with professional composure and maintain effective interpersonal relationships.