Animal Control Officer - Animal Control
Listed on 2026-01-28
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Protection, Animal / Pet Care
NOTICE TO APPLICANT
NOTICE TO APPLICANT
This position will close at 12:00AM MST on the End Date. You must ensure your application reflects the correct and current information for your work experience, hours worked per week per position, education, personal information, etc.
Only the information provided on this application is evaluated when determining compensation.
This is a Bargaining Unit Position
An Individual whose qualifications exceed the minimum qualifications for the job may be hired above the minimum of the range based on full years of related work experience as presented on the application.
Job DescriptionPURPOSE SUMMARY. Perform animal control enforcement duties, enforce animal control ordinances, and, with Sheriff’s Department coordination - state statutes, capture/restrain a variety of stray, vicious, injured, wild, and stray or unwanted domesticated dogs and/or cats using humane methods to minimize injury to animals while maintaining safety.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES- Safely capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions using nets, catch poles, leases, muzzles, and traps as necessary.
- Scan captured animals for a microchip using the issued microchip scanner and contact animal owners to attempt to return the animal prior to impound.
- Place captured animals in animal control vehicles and transport animals to the impound facility.
- Impound animals and complete required paperwork to ensure accurate accountability of all animals impounded.
- Clean and sanitize animal control cages after each impound to clean bodily fluid, blood, and to eliminate the spread of zoonotic diseases.
- Verify the validity of animals and permit licenses in accordance with regulations and issue warnings or citations for non-compliance.
- Investigate complaints concerning treatment of animals; discuss compliance plan with owner and/or refer to law enforcement in accordance with department procedures for state statute violations.
- Initiate follow-up visits and inspections to ensure compliance.
- Submit reports of enforcement activities and case reports before the end of the shift.
- Responds to calls for service for assigned shifts and must be able to be on an after-hours on-call rotation.
- Initiates case file preparation in coordination with Case Worker
- Prepares written reports and takes pictures as documentation.
- Testifies in court proceedings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONSA. Education. High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
B. Experience. A minimum of six (6) months of full-time work experience in any of the following: professional care and handling of animals; law enforcement; enforcing environmental health laws, law enforcement; jailer; or relevant military experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred to effectively communicate with citizens when responding to calls in the community.
C. Education/Experience substitution. N/A
D. Licenses/Certifications. Valid driver's license. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with County Policy. Current National Animal Control Association (NACA or related) Certification is preferred.
E. Other (e.g., post-offer medical exam, polygraph, background check, driver’s license record, etc.). Must pass pre-employment background check and driver’s license record check.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:
Knowledge of:
Basic care and custody, treatment, and diseases of various animals; safe and efficient techniques for capturing and…
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