Animal Control Officer

Slate & Associates, Attorneys at Law; Pearland (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Pearland Animal Services is seeking an Animal Control Officer to protect and care for animals, enforce ordinances, educate residents, and support shelter operations. Join a dedicated team serving Pearland and its pets.

You will respond to calls, assist in shelter duties, and participate in public safety tasks while upholding humane standards and community welfare.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• At least 3 months experience in animal handling.
• Basic ACO and Euthanasia certifications preferred but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Responding to calls and requests for service.
• Answering the phone and providing customer service to callers, visitors and citizens.
• Caring for animals at the shelter; assisting with kennel and office work; cleaning the shelter.
• Educating citizens on the proper care of animals.
• Performing public safety duties such as quarantines and bite reports.
• Driving and maintaining your work vehicle.
• Enforcing ordinances.
• Euthanizing animals humanely and skillfully so that there is the least amount of trauma possible for the animals.
• Lending a helping hand to your team as needed.

Skills

Animal handling

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Pearland Animal Services division has an opening for an Animal Control Officer. We make it our mission to protect, shelter, and care for animals, present educational programs to the community, provide support to residents and their pets during times of disaster, and offer and promote pet adoptions.

Our staff of ten professionally trained individuals are dedicated to serving the public and local animals, and we want you to bring your passion and love for all animals to our team!

Requirements

This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and at least 3 months experience in animal handling. We prefer Basic ACO and Euthanasia certifications but training can be provided for our pear-fect fit.

Typical Day

As an ACO you'll spend your shifts doing the following:

• Responding to calls and requests for service.
• Answering the phone and providing customer service to callers, visitors and citizens.
• Caring for animals at the shelter; assisting with kennel and office work; cleaning the shelter.
• Educating citizens on the proper care of animals.
• Performing public safety duties such as quarantines and bite reports.
• Driving and maintaining your work vehicle.
• Enforcing ordinances.
• Euthanizing animals humanely and skillfully so that there is the least amount of trauma possible for the animals.
• Lending a helping hand to your team as needed.

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