Animal Control Officer

Gulfshoresal; Bryan, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Bryan seeks an Animal Control Officer to promote compliance with animal control laws and ordinances within the City. The role involves working Monday through Friday with 8-hour shifts, on-call and weekend requirements, at a rate of $19.25/hour or higher depending on qualifications.

The officer will respond to calls, patrol streets, detain and transport animals to the Bryan Animal Center, enforce ordinances, and prepare daily records.

Qualifications

• Certification as Basic Animal Control Officer through Texas DHS within the department's timeframe.
• Certification as Certified Euthanasia Technician recognized by Texas DHS within the department's timeframe.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls and complaints; prioritizes calls using division guidelines.
• Patrols public streets; detains and impounds stray animals; transports to Bryan Animal Center.
• Enforces animal control laws; explains ordinances; issues warnings; may appear in court.
• Impounds, quarantines, and disposes of animals; transports for treatment or neutering; euthanizes as needed.
• Investigates reports of nuisances; investigates abuse and bite reports; prepares rabies specimens.

Education

Basic Animal Control Officer certification (TX DHS)

Certified Euthanasia Technician certification (TX DHS)

Job description

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8-hour shifts between 7am-7pm, Rotating on-call, weekend, special events & holiday shifts

Hiring Pay Rate: $19.25/hour (or higher depending on qualifications)

Job Summary:

Works with citizens throughout the City of Bryan to promote compliance with and enforce animal control laws and ordinances.

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to calls and complaints; prioritizes calls using Animal Services Division guidelines.
• Patrols public streets, detains and impounds stray or unlicensed animals, and transports animals to the Bryan Animal Center.
• Enforces animal control laws and ordinances within the City; explains ordinances relating to the care and keeping of animals; issues verbal and written warnings of violations of Animal Control ordinances; appears in court on applicable cases.
• Impounds, quarantines, and disposes of animals as appropriate; transports animals to a veterinarian to be treated or neutered. Euthanizes sick, injured, or homeless animals as necessary.
• Investigates reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances; takes appropriate action; investigates reports of animal abuse, investigates animal bite reports, prepares rabies specimens as necessary.
• Educates members of the public about animal compliance and animal care, safety, and humane treatment.
• Assists with the care and maintenance of the Bryan Animal Center including cleaning the center, testing, and vaccinating animals, assisting customers, feeding animals, and carrying out euthanasia.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of daily records and reports.
• Performs related duties as required.
• Responds regularly and promptly to work.

Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements:

• Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and stand-by situations.
• Must obtain a certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of State Health Services within the timeframe by the department.
• Must obtain a certification as a Certified Euthanasia Technician recognized by the Texas Department of State Health Services within the timeframe set by the department.
• Must be able to take pre-exposure rabies vaccine as directed by the department.