Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations. Patrol public areas looking for potential signs of distressed animals and work directly with citizens concerning animal control issues. Educate the public about animal control safety.

Essential Functions:

Include but are not limited to:

• Provides prompt and courteous response to requests for animal control services.
• Handles all types of domestic and wild animals; occasional running to apprehend loose animals evading capture.
• Educates the public regarding the importance of humane treatment for all animals.
• Investigates complaints of cruelty and neglect; documents all activities relating to investigations.
• Responds to emergencies and transports injured, sick, and aggressive animals.
• Performs euthanasia when necessary.
• Enforces rabies control through quarantine procedures.
• Issues citations to enforce animal control and cruelty laws.
• Maintains a daily log and monthly statistic sheet documenting his/her activities.
• Maintains animal control vehicle and equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.