What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Assistant position at Duchesne County?
Job Description
Job Description
Are you interested in working with animals? Ready to get out from behind a typical desk job and head outdoors. Help the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office with animal control and experience this interesting position. Learn what a career in law enforcement looks like.
POSITION PROFILE
Under general supervision of the Animal Control Deputy and as part of the Animal Service Program, performs a variety of duties related to animal handling, kennel operations, cleaning, feeding, the housing of animals, shelter maintenance, and assisting the public.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
Animal Control Assistant is distinguished from the Animal Control Officer series by its lack of duties related to the enforcement of state laws and county ordinances pertaining to the care, control, and licensing of animals.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Consistently adhere to established operational policies and procedures to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the Animal Services Facility.
- Maintain a clean and neat appearance of the animal shelter.
- Clean cages, house animals appropriately, and feed animals.
- Assist Animal Control Deputy in receiving, adopting, and redeeming animals.
- Ensure the humane handling and care of all animals taken in by the Animal Services Facility and ensure that each animal's nutritional and house needs are met on a daily basis.
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