Animal Control Officer

City of Billings; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 47,830 - 64,711; Full time

Job summary

The City of Billings seeks an Animal Control Officer to perform a range of duties in animal control, including patrolling assigned areas, capturing and impounding animals, and handling nuisance complaints. The role requires careful documentation, cooperation with police, and the ability to lift up to 60 pounds.

Work schedule is four 10-hour shifts per week, with days to be determined. A high school diploma and a Montana driver’s license are required, along with the ability to obtain a state

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State license as a Euthanasia Technician within 18 months of hire.
• Valid Montana driver’s license or ability to obtain within 30 days.
• Pass pre-employment drug test and federal/state background checks.
• Ability to move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas.
• Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals.
• Removes dead animals from roadways.
• Snares animals with net, rope or other devices.
• Cages or secures animals in Animal Control vehicles.
• Supplies food, water, and care to detained animals.
• Notifies owners of impounded animals.
• Examines detained animals for illness or injury.
• Delivers animals to veterinarians for medical treatment.
• Identifies and records breed and gender of animals. Administers inoculations to animals.
• Euthanizes animals.
• Disposes of remains.
• Investigates complaints concerning animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action.
• Writes reports.
• Responds to calls regarding animal bites.
• Quarantines animals for rabies observation.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provides information within the area of assignment.
• Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Investigates reports of animal abuse.
• Issue warnings and citations for violations of ordinances.
• Testifies in court.
• Examines dog licenses for validity.
• Issue warnings or summonses to delinquent owners.
• Assists Police Department in handling animals involved in police activities and cases.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Montana driver's license

State license as a Euthanasia Technician

Job description

The City of Billings is seeking an Animal Control Officer to participate in the more complex and difficult work of animal control staff. The officer is also responsible for performing a variety of technical tasks related to assigned areas of responsibility.

Salary Range: $27.0528 per hour. Salary reflects Step 5 of a 7-step pay scale. The salary will be dependent on the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week. Specific days to be determined.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas.
• Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals.
• Removes dead animals from roadways.
• Snares animals with net, rope or other devices.
• Cages or secures animals in Animal Control vehicles.
• Supplies food, water, and care to detained animals.
• Notifies owners of impounded animals.
• Examines detained animals for illness or injury.
• Delivers animals to veterinarians for medical treatment.
• Identifies and records breed and gender of animals. Administers inoculations to animals.
• Euthanizes animals.
• Disposes of remains.
• Investigates complaints concerning animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action.
• Writes reports.
• Responds to calls regarding animal bites.
• Quarantines animals for rabies observation.
• Responds to public inquiries in a courteous manner.
• Provides information within the area of assignment.
• Resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner.
• Investigates reports of animal abuse.
• Issue warnings and citations for violations of ordinances.
• Testifies in court.
• Examines dog licenses for validity.
• Issue warnings or summonses to delinquent owners.
• Assists Police Department in handling animals involved in police activities and cases.
• Performs Other Duties as Assigned.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within 18 months of hire, State license as a Euthanasia Technician.
• A valid Montana driver's license is required or must be able to obtain one within thirty (30) days of employment.
• Must be able to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test, and a Federal and State criminal history background check.
• Must be able to move objects weighing up to 60 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of one (1) year of working with animals.

Equal Opportunity Employer.