Animal Control Officer

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio, seeks an Animal Control Officer who enforces Ohio laws on dog control, responds to citizen requests, and patrols the county to ensure compliance with animal regulations. The position demands knowledge of animal behavior and regulations and involves assisting with shelter operations and daily office duties.

Occasional on-call duties and rotating shifts are required, with a mix of day and evening hours; a valid Ohio driver’s

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Two or more years preferred? (note: actual wording specifies 12 mos. experience handling animals).
• 12 months of experience handling animals and a valid Ohio Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Investigates problems and resolves complaints including nuisance, incident, animal cruelty, and neglect.
• Responds to citizen complaints regarding roaming dogs, stray cats, nuisance wildlife, barking dogs, and road kills.
• Enforces State laws and municipal ordinances on dog ownership; issues citations or warnings as warranted.
• Educates the public on animal care and treatment.
• Assists with shelter and vehicle maintenance, including cleaning and sanitizing.

Skills

Animal behavior

Regulatory knowledge

Public service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ARMS

Job description

Description

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of animal behavior and animal control regulations; responds to citizen requests and patrols assigned area of County for the purpose of enforcing Ohio law regarding the control and licensing of dogs.

The full performance level class works under general supervision & requires considerable knowledge of animal behavior and animal control regulations; responds to citizen requests and patrols assigned area of County for the purpose of enforcing Ohio law regarding the control and licensing of dogs.

Normal Working Hours

During 6 month probation: Monday, Wednesday - Friday: 7:30am - 6:00pm (Four, 10 hour days)

After probation: Monday, Tuesday, Friday: 10:30am - 7:00pm and Saturday - Sunday: 10:00am - 6:30pm. Schedule may be adjusted based on facility needs. On call for emergency call outs/occasionally covers other shifts. On-call rotation after 10:00pm weekly.

Posted until filled.

Duties/Responsibilities

Investigates problems and resolves complaints to include nuisance, incident, animal cruelty and neglect. Respond to citizen complaints regarding roaming dogs, stray cats, nuisance wildlife, barking dogs and road kills. Enforce State laws & municipal ordinances pertaining to dog ownership. Issues citations for violations by determining the circumstances that warrant a citation and those that warrant a written or verbal warning. Educate the public on the appropriate care and treatment of animals. Assists with the maintenance of the shelter and vehicles to include cleaning and sanitizing, in compliance with departmental policies & regulations.

Assist with office duties. Answering phones, adoptions, redemptions, dog license sales, questions from citizens regarding animal care, breeds, behavior, etc. and dispatches officers to handle complaints.

Computer operation using the Animal Control software (ARMS) for report writing, research, and preparation for court appearances.

Meetings, training, court appearances and judicial proceedings.

Performs others duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) and 12 mos. of experience handling animals; valid Ohio Driver's License.

• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the education and/or experience required. Education and Experience may not be substituted for mandated licensure/certification.

Position Specific Minimum Qualifications

May need to use & maintain firearms; not a requirement upon hire.

Unusual Working Conditions

Predictable and regular attendance is required. Travel may be required. Subject to rotating shifts and/or week-end work schedules; exposed to weather (e.g. hot, cold, rain, snow), exposed to pet dander, physical violence and infectious animal bites.

Stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions.

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.