Animal Control Officer

Position Summary: Animal Control Officer

Department: Animal Control

Reports: Animal Control Director, Assistant Director

Position Summary

The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing local ordinances and state laws regarding stray, dangerous, nuisance and unwanted domestic animals; investigates complaints; patrols assigned areas; captures animals; performs other duties related to humane animal protection and control.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Investigates complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous or diseased animals.

· Conducts investigations of complaints regarding animal cruelty and neglect; investigates animal bites, arranging for appropriate identification and quarantine.

· Issues citations for violations of applicable regulations; patrols assigned areas operating Township vehicles.

· Captures stray animals for impounding; removes dead domestic animals from public and private properties; transports injured animals and provides for their care.

· May testify in court regarding citations and disposition of complaints.

· Operates humane traps, cellular phones, and related animal control tools and equipment.

· Identifies basic symptoms of common animal diseases and recommends veterinary medical care of isolation to the animal owner.

· May speak to and meet with a variety of community, business and educational organizations to further goals of the program.

· Represents the Township with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.

Other Job Functions:

· Performs all other duties as assigned by the Animal Control Director and Assistant Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Passion for animal welfare

• Maintaining accurate and legible records and preparing basic reports using Petpoint.

• Experience in the opportunities and challenges of working with wildlife, pets, and people.

• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and handle multiple tasks at one time.

• Strong organizational skills.

• Ability to adhere to the Township’s confidentiality policy.

• Skill in effectively communicating with residents, elected officials, partnering government agencies, and regulatory agencies.

Education, Experience, and Computer Skills:

• Valid Illinois Driver’s License

• Computer skills preferred: Microsoft Office and Petpoint

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Rotating shift
• Rotating weekends
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Commute:

• Joliet, IL 60436 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Joliet, IL 60436: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27