Animal Control Officer - Animal Control

NOTICE TO APPLICANT This position is open until filled. You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc. Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation. This is a Bargaining Unit Position An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application. Job Description PURPOSE SUMMARY. Perform animal control enforcement duties, enforce animal control ordinances, and, with Sheriff’s Department coordination - state statutes, capture/restrain a variety of stray, vicious, injured, wild, and stray or unwanted domesticated dogs and/or cats using humane methods to minimize injury to animals while maintaining safety. ESSENTIAL DUTIES. 1. Patrols assigned areas to locate animals in violation of animal regulations, laws, and ordinances. Safely capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions using nets, catch poles, leases, muzzles, and traps as necessary. Scan captured animals for a microchip using the issued microchip scanner and contact animal owners to attempt to return the animal prior to impound. Place captured animals in animal control vehicles and transport animals to the impound facility. Impound animals and complete required paperwork to ensure accurate accountability of all animals impounded. Clean and sanitize animal control cages after each impound to clean bodily fluid, blood, and to eliminate the spread of zoonotic diseases. Verify the validity of animals and permit licenses in accordance with regulations and issue warnings or citations for non-compliance. Investigate complaints concerning treatment of animals; discuss compliance plan with owner and/or refer to law enforcement in accordance with department procedures for state statute violations. Initiate follow-up visits and inspections to ensure compliance. Submit reports of enforcement activities and case reports before the end of the shift. Responds to calls for service for assigned shifts and must be able to be on an after-hours on-call rotation. 2. Responsible for safe capture of snakes that pose threat to public safety using issued tongs. <p style="margin: 0; padding: 0; font-style: normal; f