Animal Services Officer

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Plan routine patrols to search for loose/lost animals, prioritize calls using Animal Services Division guidelines, respond to calls and complaints regarding dead, loose and animals.
• Patrol City streets and roads, search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock.
• Enforce City Animal Control laws, explain ordinances related to the care and upkeep of animals, issue citations for violations of Animal Control ordinances, and appear in court on applicable cases.
• Impound, Quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate, transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated.
• Euthanize sick, injured or stray animals as necessary.
• Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances, take appropriate actions, investigate reports of animal abuse, investigate animal bite reports, and prepare rabies specimens as necessary.
• Aid in conducting education programs including making presentations at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhoods and responding to questions on the telephone.
• Aid in the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
• Remove animals from inhumane conditions and drive vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.
• Document activities through the City’s tracking system.
• Cookoperate with the Police Department or other legal officials as needed, sign affidavits as appropriate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of Health is required.

Benefits

• Health care
• Paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave
• Retailment
• Longevity
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Instructions

• To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Additional Information

• 01 [Required] Do you have a Basic Animal Control Officer certification through the Texas Department of Health?
• 02 Are you comfortable working with a variety of animals, including stray or aggressive dogs?
• 03 Are you able to work around loud noise, strong odors, and potentially hazardous substances (e.g., cleaning agents or animal waste)?
• 04 Are you able to lift and move up to 100 pounds?