Animal Services Officer

Animal Control Officer Responsibilities

• Plan routine patrols to search for loose/lost animals, prioritize calls using Animal Services Division guidelines, respond to calls and complaints regarding dead, loose and animals.
• Patrol City streets and roads, search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock.
• Enforce City Animal Control laws, explain ordinances related to the care and upkeep of animals, issue citations for violations of Animal Control ordinances, and appear in court on applicable cases.
• Impound, Quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate, transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated. Euthanize sick, injured or stray animals as necessary.
• Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances, take appropriate actions, investigate reports of animal abuse, investigate animal bite reports, and prepare rabies specimens as necessary.
• Assist in conducting education programs including making presentations at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhoods and responding to questions on the telephone.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
• Remove animals from inhumane conditions and drive vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.
• Document activities through the City’s tracking system.
• Coordinate with the Police Department or other legal officials as needed, sign affidavits as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Class C Driver’s License.
• Basic Animal Control Officer certification through the Texas Department of Health is required.

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industry: Government Administration