Animal Control Officer

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Control Officer to support the Animal Care Division.

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation employee match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Paid Parental Leave

Performs a variety of animal control/care work in the field.

Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

Requires one (1) year of experience in the professional care and handling of animals.

Required to work nights, weekends, holidays and on-call as scheduled.

• Must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License at time of appointment, and must obtain and maintain the authority to drive on County business.
• Must obtain the Animal Care Officer certification within six (6) months of hire.
• Must obtain the Euthanasia certification within six (6) months of hire.

• Associate's degree or higher in animal sciences, veterinary sciences, law enforcement or closely related field
• NACHO Certification Levels I-III (National Animal Control Association)
• Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Training Certificate
• 2+ years of experience working as an animal care specialist or similar
• Knowledge of streets, roads, and locations within Broward County
• NACA and/or FACA certification
• Florida euthanasia certification
• Chemical Immobilization Certification

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to: post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.

Responds to complaint calls in order of priority to set traps, capture loose, stray, sick, injured, or abandoned animals; investigate animal abuse, neglect, and/or nuisance.

Conducts general investigations of animal-related problems including, but not limited to animal cruelty and neglect, aggressive and dangerous dogs, animals running at-large, barking, permitting, licensing and impounding of animals—all of which may involve hostile, irate or distressed members of the public, in a tactful, professional and effective manner.

Patrols an assigned zone to identify/capture stray animals, responds to calls/complaints, and enforces animal care ordinances; captures a variety of animals to protect the community and protect animals from injury/death.

Apprehends and confines stray, injured, aggressive/dangerous and nuisance animals in the safest, humane and approved manner possible. Transports animals to sheltering facility and/or veterinary clinic.

Performs routine medical procedures/evaluation upon animals while in the field, including basic medical triage as needed; euthanizes animals if necessary and permitted; and administers first-aid when necessary.

Performs routine medical procedures/evaluation upon incoming animals, including oral and injectable medications; conducts basic medical triage as needed; euthanizes animals if necessary and permitted; and administers first-aid when necessary.

Mediates animal issues between citizens; educates members of the public about laws and regulations on animal care; takes immediate action if necessary; gathers evidence and information for further investigation as indicated; documents information; consults with supervisors and/or management staff regarding cases of a complex or unusual nature; works with local law enforcement agencies, issues civil citations to responsible parties for animal-related issues;

provides testimony on investigations and…