Animal Control Officer

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Enforces all city ordinances, state and federal laws regarding animals. Under direction of the Animal Control Supervisor

$17.95-$26.38/hr

Perform basic shelter maintenance duties, including cleaning and disinfecting kennels/cat cages, animal control facility and outdoor runs, washing dishes and laundry.
Provide animal care for animals from intake to disposition, including feeding, watering, cleaning, immunizing, testing for disease, behavioral evaluations, euthanasia and animal disposal.
Drive City vehicle to patrol city and pick up stray and deceased animals.
Respond to calls for service, meet and communicate with citizens about animal issues and violations.
Log activities and prepare citations, records and reports.
Assist citizens with adoptions, reclaiming animals in shelter and registering animals.
Respond to after-hours calls regarding vicious dogs, animal bites and injured animals.
Appear in court to testify regarding animal-related cases.
Prepare and package suspected rabies specimen for shipment.
Adhere to City and departmental policies and procedures and administrative orders.
Regular and reliable level of attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and understanding of administrative orders, animal control ordinances and Federal, State and local laws pertaining to animal control.
Knowledge of various animal breeds.
Knowledge of animal behavior.
The ability to capture and restrain all types of animals and detect signs of illness or injury to animals.
Skilled in basic math and computer software.
Ability to learn the city streets and highways.
Ability to test animals for disease, vaccinate, medicate, microchip and groom animals,
Ability to euthanize and dispose of unwanted animals.
Approve adoption contracts in the absence of animal control supervisor.
Ability to make competent decisions under stress.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with citizens and other employees, including dealing in a professional manner with distraught and irate citizens.

Work indoors, outdoors, in confined spaces, on level, slippery, sloping, unstable and muddy terrain.

Exposure to adverse environmental conditions to include inclement weather, fume, dust/mist, noxious odors, chemicals, solid waste substances, animal feces, urine, saliva, and animal blood.
Exposure to insects, noxious plants, snakes, assorted wildlife and vicious animals and livestock.

Computer, safety equipment, catch poles, traps, tranquilizer gun, vehicle, leashes, grooming equipment, syringes, traditional cleaning equipment and office equipment.

Cleaning of shelter, checking animals, pursuit of animals and euthanizing animals.
Patrolling of city streets in vehicle, administrative work and assisting customers.
Lifting large animals up to 100 lbs into vehicle.
Loading and unloading of dog food bags up to 50 lbs.
Carrying and setting traps.
Capturing, loading and unloading large unruly animals up to 150 lbs.
Must be able to crouch, crawl, climb, kneel, run, and twist.
Respond to after-hours calls regarding vicious animals, animal bites and injured animals.
On call schedule will be made by animal control supervisor.

High School Diploma or GED.
Animal Control Certification preferred or must be able to obtain Animal Control Officer Certification and Euthanasia Certification prior to one (1) year anniversary with city and maintain certifications.
Must possess a Valid Class C Texas Driver’s License.
Must be able to pass a physical and psychological examination.