Animal Control Officer

cityofalvin; Alvin (TX); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Job summary

City of Alvin is seeking a Humane Officer to enforce animal control and cruelty laws, care for sheltered animals, capture nuisance animals, and educate the public on city ordinances. The officer will respond to calls and emergencies around the clock under the Shelter Manager's supervision.

Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, basic state animal control certification (may be earned after hire), and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Basic level certification in animal control by the state's Department of Health (may be obtained post-employment).
• High school diploma or GED; Preferred to be supplemented by minimum six (6) months experience in a field related to animal control/care.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Requires the ability to acquire within one year of hire advanced level certification in animal control by the state's Department of Health.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to sheltered animals.
• Capture nuisance animals.
• Educate the public on ordinances relating to domestic pets.
• Respond to calls for service and emergencies 24 hours a day.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

6 months related experience (preferred)

Job description

A Humane Officer (also referred to as an Animal Control Officer) is under the general supervision of the Shelter Manager who operates the City's animal shelter and is responsible for the enforcement of animal control and cruelty laws and regulations. Employees in this class provide care to sheltered animals, capture nuisance animals, educate the general public on ordinances in relation to domestic pets, and respond to calls for services and emergencies twenty-four (24) hours a day. Performs related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Basic level certification in animal control by the state's Department of Health (may be obtained post-employment).
• High school diploma or GED; Preferred to be supplemented by minimum six (6) months experience in a field related to animal control/care.
• Requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license.
• Requires the ability to acquire within one year of hire advanced level certification in animal control by the state's Department of Health.

Salary

Starting Salary: $17.13