Animal Control Officer
About the role
The City of Billings is seeking an Animal Control Officer to participate in the more complex and difficult work of animal control staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned areas.
- Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals.
- Removes dead animals from roadways.
- Snares animals with net, rope or other devices.
- Cages or secures animals in Animal Control vehicles.
- Supplies food, water, and care to detained animals.
- Notifies owners of impounded animals.
- Examines detained animals for illness or injury.
- Delivers animals to veterinarians for medical treatment.
- Identifies and records breed and gender of animals.
- Administers inoculations to animals.
- Euthanizes animals.
- Disposes of remains.
- Investigates complaints concerning animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action.
- Writes reports.
- Responds to calls regarding animal bites.
- Quarantines animals for rabies observation.
- Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
- Provides information within the area of assignment.
- Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
- Investigates reports of animal abuse.
- Issue warnings and citations for violations of ordinances.
- Testifies in court.
- Examines dog licenses for validity.
- Issue warnings or summonses to delinquent owners.
- Affords assistance to the Police Department in handling animals involved in police activities and cases.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to obtain a State license as a Euthanasia Technician within 18 months of hire.
- A valid Montana driver's license.
- Ability to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test and a Federal and State criminal history background check.
- Ability to move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
Preferred Qualifications & Skills
- Minimum of one (1) year of working with animals.
Salary Range
Salary Range: $27.0528 per hour. Salary reflects Step 5 of a 7-step pay scale. The salary will be dependent on the applicant's education, experience, and training.
Work Schedule
Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week. Specific days to be determined.
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