What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer, Senior position at DC Career Site?
Salary Range: $19.52-$31.43/Hour (Starting pay is negotiable based on education and experience) FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Essential Functions:
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Enforces the provisions of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances applicable to animal activities; completes pending/follow up calls that are distributed during the morning roll-call meetings, and takes work territory and call assignments; and reviews previous cases with Officers.
Completes and/or processes a variety of forms, logs, reports, and other required documents; and reviews daily activity reports (DAR) to check case progress and possible follow-ups.
Investigates complaints and reports of bites, cruelty, abuse, stray/nuisance, wildlife, livestock, exotic pets, and neglect or abandonment of animals by citizens and other providers of animal care; obtains evidentiary information to appear in court to testify as witness; and conducts interviews with complainant and possible suspect.
Utilizes and maintains various equipment and tools associated with animal control activities; conducts daily inspections to check equipment.
Patrols the county for stray, injured, and/or sick animals.
Assists veterinary staff with examinations of animals brought into the shelter.
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations and attends in-service training.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required; two years of experience as an Animal Control Officer; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Salary : $20 - $31
