Animal Services Officer

Job Description

Job Description

The City of Cibolo is seeking a highly motivated Animal Services Officer that you will represent the City of Cibolo Animal Services Division out in the field. You will be expected to answer incoming calls regarding lost and stray animals, handle the safe transport of these animals and provide them with the utmost care. You will be responsible for investigating bite cases and preparing rabies specimens for intake. Much of your day will be spent around animals. This position will enhance team building skills and your knowledge of animal wildlife operations. It is your priority to deliver excellent customer service to our citizens while maintaining the City of Cibolo’s efforts to enhance our Animal Shelter.

Your Type : You look for an organization that is guided by core values like Professional Development, Accountability, Respect, Teamwork, and Integrity. You’re attracted to an organization that is made up of extremely passionate and purpose-oriented people. You find excitement in an organization that has a strong vision that is committed to enhancing the quality and characteristics typical of a City of Choice. Your ideal organization is one that has a foundation built on trust and transparency. Engaging in meaningful work that responds to organizational and community needs while staying true to our mission which is to professionally provide community safety through education and enforcement while caring for the animals.

While salary isn’t everything, you would like to work for an organization that offers a competitive compensation package with great benefits dedicated to optimizing a better you! You look for an organization that sees their people as their most valuable asset. Your ideal organization to work for is one that has a philosophy that focuses on investing in their people on both a professional and personal level.

You admire an organization where everyone’s expertise and skill is valued and expectations for continuing to excel as an organization is shared by all. You work best in an organization who fosters an environment where you enjoy serving the public and your teammates collaborate and treat each other like family. As a family, we care and respect each other and have each other’s back. We also feel comfortable with being challenged and can engage in healthy debate like family.

If this seems like your type, keep reading.

Our Type : You must be able to assist with securing, handling and care of lost and stray animals (including wildlife) in the field. You must also assist with the feeding, cleaning, walking, and caring for all Cibolo animals in the Animal Services Shelter. The ideal candidate must maintain a knowledge and appreciation of the Cibolo Ordinances and its basic safety standards and practices. An understanding of Animal Officer operations is a must for this candidate. We are looking for a candidate that can work independently and in a team with minimal supervision. The perfect candidate will have experience with animal care operations in the field. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment is critical for success in this role, as are high levels of accuracy, timeliness, and dependability.

You are empathetic to animals in need but are able to multi-task, so your work gets completed in an organized fashion. You follow through and are accountable for all actions. Being at work on time is a priority along with following all safety protocols. When an emergency situation arises, you are not easily flustered but are willing to work hard to help in any way designated by your leadership team. At the end of the day, you get great satisfaction out of rescuing and assisting animals that need care. If you can do those things and meet the following requirements, we would be happy to speak with you :

• High School Diploma or GED Certificate required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional animal handling experience
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver License
• Valid Texas DSHS Animal Control Officer Basic Training certification within six (6) months of date of hire

Ask yourself : Do you enjoy helping and caring for animals in a fast-paced environment? Are you able to change tasks and priorities at a moment’s notice? Are you experienced in working with dogs, cats, cows, and other wildlife? If so, please consider applying for this Animal Services Officer position today!

If this is you, keep reading.

Compensation : $34,918.93 - $52,378.40 (DOE). This role include outstanding fringe benefits package which includes 100% fully paid employee health, vision, dental, and life insurance, generous retirement package, 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, 2 weeks of vacation, and so much more!

If you have any questions, please reach out to the People & Performance Team via email at hrservices@cibolotx.gov.

Salary : $34,919 - $52,378