Animal Control Officer (Limited Appointment) (Temporary) (Grade 7)

Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer, ranging from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate.

About the Role

Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty enforcing laws and ordinances concerning animal care and rabies control. This position has department-specific responsibilities as the County Enforcement Agent for Animal Control.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the County Enforcement Agent for Animal Control; communicates and acts professionally with the public, co-workers, and work contacts.
• Operates a motor vehicle safely to patrol assigned areas and enforce County and State ordinances related to animal regulations, including:
  • Animal cruelty and neglect
  • Excessive noise
  • Bite incidents and quarantine
  • Animal at large
  • License and vaccination requirements
• Issues warnings, citations, and quarantine notices to animal owners.
• Responds to routine and emergency animal care calls; inspects animal premises and examines animals to determine appropriate action.
• Captures, impounds, and transports animals; dispenses first aid and determines treatment for injured or ill animals.
• Removes animals from hazardous situations and disposes of deceased animals.
• Responds to citizen complaints and investigates alleged violations; interviews witnesses and collects evidence.
• Prepares court documentation and testifies in court.
• Generates accurate reports for calls received and maintains complete, accurate daily work records.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment; reports malfunctions and arranges for repairs or replacement.
• Assists and coordinates with emergency service personnel and law enforcement agencies.
• Assists with Humane Society of Yuma clinics for rabies vaccinations; may prepare specimens for rabies analysis.
• Provides information to the public on State and local laws governing animal control, as well as general animal care and treatment.
• Provides emergency after-hours on-call coverage as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.