ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER - FULL-TIME

Under the supervision of assigned Lieutenant, the employee enforces the City ordinances regulating the maintenance of animals; and investigates animal control related complaints and complaints concerning animal cruelty. Employee captures stray and vicious animals and transports them to the appropriate, designated location and completes necessary paperwork. Employee informs pet owners of code requirements and ensures owners remain in compliance. Employee makes judgement calls onsite, contacts law enforcement for backup, and issues citations. The employee is the technical and service reference point for all animal control functions. The employee serves as the coordinating official between the Animal Shelter and the City. Work is performed in accordance with established rules, regulations, and instructions from superior officers, and work is reviewed upon completion. This job classification is considered to be safety-sensitive and is subject to pre-employment background check and random drug screens.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Animal Control. Works with the public to respond appropriately to reports of nuisance animals. Captures, transports, and cares for animals in a safe and humane manner. Follows all laws and ordinances related to animal control. Utilizes specialized tools and equipment.

• Enforces City animal control ordinances and codes.
• Receives calls and complaints regarding nuisance animals; responds appropriately.
• Responds to the public inquiries and investigates complaints.
• Takes appropriate measures to protect the public from vicious animals.
• Assists owners in locating lost pets.
• Drives to patrol the City for animals at-large.
• Captures stray, nuisance, vicious, and diseased animals.
• Positions animal traps to ensure highest chance of animal capture.
• Loads and unloads animals into / out of cages and on and off truck.
• Captures and relocates wildlife such as squirrels, alligators, snakes, raccoons, and bats.
• Transports animals to the animal shelter, veterinarians, and other locations.
• Informs residents of the animal control ordinances and need for compliance.
• Assists in solving problems associated with animal control within the City.
• Assists other public safety officers when animals are involved.
• Takes photographs of animals and their environments.
• Utilizes special equipment and tools associated with animal control activities such as animal restraint equipment, animal traps, catch poles, and small hand tools.
• Issues citations for violations of animal control ordinances.
• Maintains a current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws, codes, and ordinances; maintains an awareness of appropriate procedures and advances in the profession.
• Utilizes safety and protective equipment and gear.
• Performs all tasks in a humane manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION : Animal Control Investigations and Reporting. Investigates animal cruelty reports, animal bites and maintains all reports and records; ensures animals are handled properly.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

Minimum Qualifications

1022.4.2 TATTOOS

The appearance of department members is a visual representation of the department and its standards of professionalism. Therefore, it should be assumed that reasonable restrictions will be placed on employees who choose to have visible tattoos or body art.

Employees are allowed to have visible non-offensive tattoos while conducting day-to-day operations. Employees with any visible tattoos will be required to wear long-sleeved uniforms at any of the following :

Tattoos depicting racist, indecent, extremist, lawless or offensive themes are prohibited. A tattoo is considered "offensive" if it is sexist, sexual, racist, vulgar, anti-social, violent, or discriminates against any person by virtue of words, symbols, or pictures in the tattoo or body art.

Additional prohibited tattoos or body art is any such tattoo / art associated with any organization or group that advocates intolerance or discrimination, that brings discredit upon the Department or violates the Departments' defined Vision, Mission and Values.

The final determination on the interpretation of a tattoo is determined by the Chief of Police.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Demands

The work requires considerable and strenuous physical exertion such as frequent climbing of tall ladders, lifting heavy objects over 50 lbs., crouching, or crawling in restricted areas, and defending oneself or others from physical attack.

Work Environment

The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental stress which require a range of safety and other precautions, e.g., working at great heights under extreme weather conditions, subject to physical attack or mob conditions, or similar situations where conditions cannot be controlled.

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