Animal Control Field Officer I

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan (401K)

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office seeks an Animal Services Officer who will respond to animal control calls, handle and transport animals, and enforce related codes and ordinances. The role is entry level within the Animal Services Officer series, with 10-hour shifts and a four-day work week, including some weekends and after-hours on-call rotation.

You will patrol, document cases for court, and assist with public education and code enforcement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; supplemented by at least six (6) months of previous work experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming calls from citizens concerning various animal control issues, such as stray/nuisance animals, aggressive animals, injured animals, loose livestock, animal behavior problems, and animal control laws; provides information and assistance, performs follow-up as appropriate.
• Handles animals, restraining as appropriate/necessary, loads animals into cages and animal control vehicle and checks animals for injuries.
• Patrols county roads to enforce the county animal control code/ordinances, locate and pick up stray animals; assist animals in problem situations; transports animals to the county animal shelter, veterinarian office, emergency veterinarian care or other locations; transports deceased animals to the county animal shelter and assist other agencies as requested.
• Acts as a liaison between county and public on education and implementation of TNR programs.
• Provides information and assistance concerning codes/ordinances, code interpretation, code compliance, and related issues; discusses violations and problems with animal owners, care givers, or other individuals; recommends solutions to problems; responds to questions or complaints concerning violations.
• Identifies animal control code violations, deficiencies, or other areas of non-compliance; issues warnings and/or citations as appropriate; performs follow-up site visits to verify compliance.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office seeks an Animal Services Officer who will respond to animal control calls, handle and transport animals, and enforce related codes and ordinances. The role is entry level within the Animal Services Officer series, with 10-hour shifts and a four-day work week, including some weekends and after-hours on-call rotation.

You will patrol, document cases for court, and assist with public education and code enforcement.