What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at Montgomery County Animal Services?
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Possess animal control certification (Or obtain within six months of employment)
- Prior animal handling experience
- Knowledge of animal breeds and behavior helpful
- Data entry experience (at least 6 months)
- Valid Texas Driver’s License
- Ability to work well with the Public, in person and by phone
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to work well under pressure with constant interruptions
- MUST be a Team player, able to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task
- Safely and humanely, capture and transport animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
- Investigate reports of rabies exposure, dangerous or vicious animals and proper care violations.
- Participate in prevention services such as teaching bite prevention classes, responsible pet ownership classes, etc.
- Respond to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations as well as after-hours emergency calls as needed.
- Write reports and record data on appropriate log/forms.
- Issue citations; obtain affidavits and testify in court.
- Answer citizen questions and provide assistance, education regarding responsible animal ownership/ordinance requirements and assist in complaint mediation.
- Euthanize animals when necessary with understanding and compassion for the animal.
- Collect money and issues receipts for fee payments from citizens, if needed. Balances receipts and money collected daily, if applicable, to ensure an accurate record of money received.
- Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job
- Any other duties as assigned by supervisor
Needs to live in Montgomery County or within 5 miles.
After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.
TO APPLY YOU MUST DO SO ON THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY WEBSITE: www.mctx.org
http://www.mctx.org/departments/departments_g__j/human_resources/job_opportunities.php
All applications must be on the Montgomery County application form. Completed applications can be emailed to the email address at the top of the application.
https://mctx.org/departments/departments_g_-_j/human_resources/employment_applications.php
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.23 - $25.77 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- 457(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- On call
- Overtime
- Rotating shift
- Rotating weekends
- Weekends as needed
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work weekends, holidays and On-Call?
- Do you live in or within 5 miles of Montgomery County?
Experience:
- Professional Animal handling: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Animal Control Officer training certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $26