What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer (Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control) position at Lexington Humane Society?
Overview
Are you someone who embraces others with compassion, respect, and a desire to help? Are you passionate about animals? Do you want to make a difference in our community? Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control (LFACC) could be the place for you!
Animal Control Officers (ACO) respond to calls for service to assist citizens with animal-related concerns, enforce laws/ordinances, patrol the community, and educate citizens on responsible pet ownership.
ACOs function at a high level of independence, self-direction, judgement, and interaction with the public. Candidates must be able to read, understand, and explain applicable state and local laws, regulations and ordinances; obtain cooperation and compliance from members of the public; analyze a situation and adopt a course of action; exercise tact and independent judgement in dealing with the public; speak to a wide range of people.
Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license, and submit to a background and motor vehicle check. Candidates must also successfully complete a 60-day recruit onboarding and training period.
OPEN AVAILABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK ANY SHIFT IS A MUST. Candidates must be available to work an overnight, on-call shift in rotation with other Animal Control Officers.
This position requires a strong commitment to the mission and purpose of Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control (LFACC) and the Lexington Humane Society (LHS).
Job Skills / Requirements
Key Accountabilities:
-Knows, understands, and enforces current laws and ordinances
-Completes all ACO activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
-Prioritizes compassionate and humane treatment of animals
-Patrols the city and responds to calls from dispatch
-Picks up strays and animals in danger
-Achieves and maintains citation authority
-Interfaces with the public to inform, educate, and resolve animal-related issues
-Impounds, vaccinates, and houses animals per protocol
Notifies owners of impounded animals
-Interprets situations, partners with the Vet Tech department when necessary, and provides basic care for animals as needed
-Responds positively to structured hierarchy and constructive feedback
-Maintains exemplary driving record
-Operates dispatch as needed
-Assists Cruelty Investigator as necessary
-Interfaces with other agencies and departments
-Compiles evidence and appears in court as necessary
-Processes incoming animals per protocol
-Completes paperwork as necessary
-Completes and maintains computerized documentation of animals
Education Requirements (Any)
High School Diploma
Additional Information / Benefits
-Shift premium for evening shift
-Weekly pay
-Uniforms and safety/communication equipment
-Exciting, team-oriented work environment
-Opportunities to work with and help animals everyday
-Thorough, hands-on training built on safety for officers, service-centered communication with the community, and compassionate animal handling
-Opportunities for professional development to develop knowledge and skills in law enforcement and animal rescue
-Opportunities for career advancement
-Pet Wellness Program for your owned pets
-20% discount on retail merchandise
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Pension/Retirement