Animal Control Officer

O’Fallon, MO; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer-paid Life/Accident Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness incentives

Onsite gym

Job summary

The City of O'Fallon is seeking a Full-Time Animal Control Officer to engage with the public and safeguard both animals and residents. The position offers a competitive wage of $24.74 per hour and is part of an dedicated team.

You will patrol city parks, enforce ordinances, manage case files and reports, and handle duties related to unlicensed or dangerous animals. Strong communication and safe animal handling are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in apprehending, controlling, and confining animals is essential.
• Ability to handle unlicensed, injured, or dangerous animals.
• Excellent communication skills for responding to citizen calls and educating the public about animal control laws, policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city parks to enforce ordinances.
• Maintain case files and reports.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to citizen calls and educate the public about animal control laws.

Skills

Apprehending animals

Controlling animals

Confining animals

Communication skills

Public education

Job description

Join the City of O'Fallon as a Full-Time Animal Control Officer. This role offers the unique opportunity to interact with the public and provide vital services to safeguard both animals and residents. With a competitive pay of $24.74 per hour you'll be part of an amazing team.

Embrace this chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and the community around you!

To thrive as a Full-Time Animal Control Officer with the City of O'Fallon, you will need a diverse set of skills and competencies. Proficiency in apprehending, controlling, and confining animals is essential, as is the ability to handle situations involving unlicensed, injured, or dangerous animals. Excellent communication skills are critical for responding to citizen calls and educating the public about animal control laws, policies, and procedures.

Additionally, you will need to maintain case files and reports, along with performing tasks such as patrolling city parks, enforcing ordinances, and maintaining vehicles and equipment. Your commitment to animal welfare and community education will be key to your success in this role.

The City of O'Fallon values its employees and their wellbeing. Our benefits package includes comprehensive insurance and wellness programs such as Medical, Dental, Vision, employer-paid Accident and Life Insurance; an optional Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); optional reward wellness incentives; onsite workout facilities; discounted membership at Renaud Fitness/Aquatic Center; and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP);.

To promote work-life balance, paid leave benefits include 3 weeks of vacation for new hires, 11 holidays, 1 personal holiday, sick leave, and extended illness for oneself or to care for family members. Some facilities even feature designated, fully furnished Zen and lactation rooms.

The City of O'Fallon participates in the Missouri LAGERS L-6 Pension Plan and offer a 457 (b) Retirement Plans. Committed to continued employee growth, the City also offers tuition reimbursement.

The City of O'Fallon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify