Animal Control Officer

Greene County Board of Commissioners; Xenia (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Greene County Board of Commissioners is seeking a full-time Animal Control Officer to respond to citizen requests, patrol the county, and enforce Ohio laws on dog ownership and licensing. The role requires knowledge of animal behavior, uses ARMS software for reports and court prep, and involves on-call shifts, weekends, and potential exposure to weather and animals.

Minimum qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED and 12 months' experience with animals, plus a valid Ohio driver's

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 12 months of experience handling animals.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License.
• Education/experience may not substitute for mandated licensure/certification.

Responsibilities

• Respond to citizen requests and patrol assigned area to enforce Ohio dog ownership laws.
• Issue citations or warnings based on circumstances; educate the public on care and treatment of animals.
• Assist with shelter maintenance, adoptions, redemptions, and dog license sales; answer phones and dispatch officers.
• Attend meetings, trainings, court appearances, and prepare for court with ARMS reports.

Skills

Animal handling

Knowledge of animal behavior

Public safety communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ARMS software

Job 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.

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. 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.

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.