Animal Control Officer

Williamson County; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Williamson County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an Animal Control Officer to investigate violations of county-wide animal cruelty laws and perform animal removal as needed. The role reports to a Sergeant and includes handling distressed animals, conducting rabies assessments, and preparing reports for records.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience, plus licenses such as a Texas driver’s license and certifications in animal control and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred.
• Certified Animal Control Officer certification required or obtained.
• Certified Euthanasia Technician certification required or obtained.

Responsibilities

• Investigates violations of county animal cruelty and regulatory laws.
• Collects, handles, and transports ill or stray animals within Williamson County.
• Responds to animal control dispatch and educates the community on animal safety.
• Maintains written incident reports and participates in trainings and meetings.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in related field

Certified Animal Control Officer

Certified Euthanasia Technician

Job description

Reporting directly to Sergeant, responsible for investigating violations of county-wide animal cruelty laws and animal regulatory laws for the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office.

• Collects and handles ill, injured, stressed, aggressive or stray animals reported within Williamson County
• Investigates reports of animal abuse and conducts animal removal for hazardous environments when necessary
• Assists owners with finding lost or stolen animals
• Transports found and abandoned animals to the wilderness, animal shelter or other related locations
• Conducts review of animals for rabies, animal bites and other visible injuries
• Performs animal rabies assessments including preparation of specimen for testing
• Writes and issues warrants, and citations related to animal cruelty and animal regulatory laws
• Serves as county liaison to educate and promote animal safety to Williamson County communities
• Receives and responds to animal control dispatch
• Monitors and de-escalates situations involving aggressive animals, including but not limited to distressed owners or members of the public
• Prepares and creates written reports of incidents for records and law enforcement
• Performs euthanasia of extremely ill animals
• Provides basic care and comfort to distressed animals
• Attends trainings and meetings as necessary
• Performs special duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports directly to – Sergeant
• Direct Reports – No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
• Position requires standing, walking climbing, running and heavy lifting
• Some travel between work sites as required
• Position involves occasional lifting and carrying of up to fifty (50) pounds and exertion of up to twenty-five (25) pounds of force to move objects

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• May be required to perform some work outdoors in inclement weather (heat, cold, wet conditions)
• Continuous contact with aggressive, ill, injured or abused animals
• May be contact with distressed owners and/or public citizens
• May have exposure to animal blood and bodily fluids
• Regular travel between work sites as required

IRREGULAR HOURS

• Serves on-call on a 24-hour basis
• Requires flexibility to work weekends, evenings, and/or weekend hours
• May be deemed essential personnel in the event of an emergency

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• High school diploma or GED
• One (1) year of related experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Required within thirty (30) days of employment

• Valid Texas Driver’s License

Required within six (6) months of employment

• Certified Animal Control Officer

• Certified Euthanasia Technician

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate degree in related field
• One (1) year of experience as an animal control officer
• One (1) year of experience working in a law enforcement capacity

EMPLOYMENT TESTING

Employment is contingent on passing any post-offer pre-employment screening as listed below:

• Criminal background check: Yes
• Motor Vehicle Record check: Yes
• Drug screening: Yes
• Physical exam: No
• Psychological exam: No
• Additional: N/A

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA). If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department.

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.