Animal Pest Control Officer

Animal / Pest Control Officer

The Animal / Pest Control Officer is a full-time, permanent position in the Police Department. The immediate supervisor for this position is the Animal / Pest Control Supervisor. The person in this position is supervised on a daily basis and has no supervisory authority. The Animal / Pest Control Officer works regular hours most of the time, with some flexibility when required. There is no shift work associated with this position. The person in this position is frequently on call. The position has accountability for safety and legal issues related to the work for which this position is responsible.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Patrol for stray or loose animals
• Retrieve and capture stray and unwanted animals
• Wear pager on bi-weekly basis in order to respond to calls
• Process paperwork for animals at shelter
• Provide food, water, and shelter for animals
• Provide minor medical attention, if needed
• Call veterinarian if major medical attention is needed
• Process all warnings to animal owner regarding the status of their animal
• Issue warnings and report all incidents to municipal court in the form of an affidavit
• Ensure that all appropriate parties receive affidavit
• Appear in court if a subpoena is issued

Maintain the animal shelter

Maintain departmental grounds

Maintain departmental equipment

Perform other duties as directed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

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