Animal Control Officer III

Animal Control Officer III

Come join our team! Prince George's County Government provides a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can thrive, learn, and grow across its 30 diverse agencies, all dedicated to serving the County's residents with essential resources and services. Nestled just minutes away from Washington, DC, Prince George's County combines urban vibrancy with serene surroundings, offering an ideal setting to live, work, and enjoy life.

The Prince George's County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Animal Control Officer III position, grade A19, in the Animal Services Division.

This is senior / lead inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with animal control codes, ordinances, and standards. As a senior level Officer, incumbents handle a caseload of the more difficult and nonroutine code enforcement, inspection, and investigative cases and may lead lower-level Officers in the performance of assigned duties. This position is considered essential personnel in accordance with DoE Instruction 110.4.

About the Agency : The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).

Examples of Work :

Leads and trains Animal Control Officer I / II's in the performance of their duties.

Supervises and coordinates activities of Animal Control Officer I / II's assigned to investigate and resolve animal bite cases; inspections, licensing and complaint resolution of commercial / hobby facilities.

Reviews officers completed work assignments and daily logs.

Evaluates and counsels subordinates on proper methods / procedures of humane law enforcement.

Assists subordinates in resolving difficult animal control cases.

Evaluates job performance and encourages employee development.

Oversees preparation of cases and testimony before the Animal Control Commission.

Leads and guides assignments of Laborer responsible for picking up dead animal bodies.

Assists Officers with bite investigations, impoundments, cruelty investigations and commercial / hobby facility inspections.

Oversees the reception and recording of information dispatched to field officers.

Maintains complete and accurate records of employee's injuries on the job; vehicle accidents and vehicle preventive maintenance.

Monitors driver's sheets, preparation, data entry and filing of case files, inspection reports and documents for accuracy and completeness. Monitors documentation, data entry and submission of animals apprehended for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.

Researches and prepares reports and statistics on officer activities.

At the direction of the Associate and Assistant Associate Director observes interviews and hiring of employees.

Issues violation warning letters in an attempt to resolve leash law, licensing and rabies violations administratively.

Processes all necessary paperwork and attends Commission for Animal Control hearings and court proceedings in the performance of animal control code enforcement and leads and guides subordinate staff in the process of same.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications :

High School diploma or GED

Three (3) years of experience in inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with animal control codes, ordinances and standards.

A valid Maryland State driver's license is required upon appointment in order to perform job related duties and responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications :

Five (5) years of experience working with animals as an Animal Control Officer.

Trainings in the field of animal control such as Animal Control Officer I, II, and III trainings, Animal Cruelty Courses, and / or related trainings.

Additional Information :

Job Location : 3750 Brown Station Road, Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20774

Conditions of Employment :

Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.

Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties, if applicable.

Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings, where applicable.

Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.

Only online applications will be accepted.

Eligibility to Work : Under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, an employer is required to hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Applicants who are selected for employment will be required to provide and verify authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S., only after an offer has been accepted and the Form I-9 is completed. For information on E-Verify, or if you believe the County has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or visit their website at dhs.gov / E-Verify .

INTERNAL APPLICANTS : If you are a current Prince George's County Government employee and seeking a promotion, in accordance with Section 16-200 of the Personnel Law, you have the right to appeal a rejection rating within five (5) working days of receiving a rejection notice. Union employees should refer to their respective collective bargaining agreement and / or union representative for their grievance procedure.

Prince George's County Government is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace.