ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Description

Madison County Government offers a competitive compensation package including:

• Competitive wages on a step plan with guaranteed increases based on years of service.
• Complete health insurance benefits package with Medical & Prescription, HSA & FSA, Dental and Vision.
• Retirement contributions via the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) pension.
• Eight-hour workday, which includes a one-hour, paid lunch.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Accident & Critical Illness coverage.
• Paid time off in the form of Vacation and Sick days that begin accruing day one.
• You may be eligible for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Conducts the apprehension, rescue and control of sick, injured, at-large or abandoned animals, both wild and/or domestic, as found within the jurisdiction of Madison County; conducts investigations into ordinance or statutory violations, animal cruelty and neglect cases, and issues violation warnings and court tickets as appropriate.  Interacts with the public, other outside agencies and organizations representing the Madison County government, performs related work as required.

Examples of Duties and Responsibilities

1. Liaisons with the general public regarding county animal issues.  Informs the public about the laws regarding animals, rabies, bites, and strays.  Advises the public on the proper safety precautions relating to animal health and welfare, the importance of spaying and neutering household animals, and other information as directed.
2. Patrols area of responsibility; Assists Madison County Sheriff, Illinois State Police and township officials when requested. 
3. Receives and investigates complaints involving possible violations, follows up on correction of ordinance and state violations, offers advice on solutions, and makes follow-up inspections.
4. Issues violation warnings and tickets as required.
5. Conducts emergency on-call after hours, in rotation as required. 
6. Maintain open availability during weekend hours as required for response to call outs or emergency disaster response.
7. Utilizes animal control tools, equipment and vehicles in the proper manner, and maintaining same in proper working order.
8. Prepares activity reports and records of inspections, investigations, transactions and correspondence according to established policies and procedures.
9. Assists in the facilitation of transfer of impounded animals to various humane societies and animal welfare groups. Accordingly, will assist various humane societies and animal welfare groups in accessing available animals for potential adoption. 
10. Adheres to timelines/deadlines and balances their workload when involved in multiple projects.
11. Assist with animal bite investigations and rabies registration as required.
12. Provides radio dispatch capabilities.
13. After licensing and training, perform humane euthanasia when needed.
14. Set live traps for animals when appropriate.
15. Cleans and disinfects kennels in the prescribed manner according to best practices.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma and six months of experience as an animal control officer or relevant work are required. A Certified Euthanasia Technician license issued by the State of Illinois, and Illinois driver’s license with appropriate classification, and satisfactory driving record are also required.

Physical Requirements                                                                                                                                                                            

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions; extreme heat; and other unsanitary and cluttered environments.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  An employee may also work in an environment around many animals.  Because of the level of animals in the work environment, employees may be exposed to dander and other allergens found on animals.  The employee is frequently required to walk and sit and must have full use of both hands.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Qualifications

This description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks and levels of difficulty that will be required of positions that will be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing the duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of difficulty.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Closing Date: March 10, 2025 or Until Filled

If you prefer to submit a paper application, please submit to:
Katherine Conder at keconder@madisoncountyil.gov or by mail to Katherine Conder,157 N. Main Street, Ste., Edwardsville, IL 62025

Visit http://www.co.madison.il.us/jobs for paper application and full posting.

Internal Candidates should apply via Self-Service -> Company Information -> Job Opportunities

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