What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at City of Waco?
Minimum Starting Salary: $19.00 per hour - Depending on Qualifications
THE CITY OF WACO SEEKS:
A customer service-centered Animal Control Officer who is comfortable capturing animals, providing information to the community, investigating complaints, maintaining records, and writing status reports. If you have a desire to work with animals, apply now!Minimum Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
- AND one year of customer service or animal service experience.
- Must live within McLennan County
- Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License.
- Basic Animal Control certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services is required within six months of hire.
- Euthanasia Certification mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services is required within 120 days of hire date
- Must pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check
Position Description:
Under basic supervision, enforces state laws and local ordinances governing domestic and wild animals for the City of Waco Animal Services Department.
- Responds to calls for service; captures, transports, impounds, and quarantines animals; enforces state and local regulations governing animal control issues, investigates complaints and issues citations.
- Provides customer service on domestic complaints and information requests; presents community outreach and educational programs; maintains records and prepares summary and status reports.
- Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment according to City standards.
- May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
Salary : $18 - $19
