Animal Control Officer 2 (Night Shift)

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks an Animal Control Officer for the Nashville-Davidson County Public Health Department. The role patrols the area during night hours (9:00pm–7:30am), responds to calls, rescues animals, and enforces local laws with reporting responsibilities.

Requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years in relevant work with 2 years in animal control, CAET certification (or within six months), a valid TN driver's license, and rabies vaccination;

Formación

• Education and experience align with required animal control duties.
• Certification in CAET or completion within six months of hire.
• Completion or equivalent of NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B within 24 months.

Responsabilidades

• Patrols assigned area in an animal control capacity and responds to calls.
• Rescues animals, apprehends stray animals, and investigates violations.
• Enforces animal control laws, prepares reports, and coordinates with agencies.

Conocimientos

Animal care knowledge

Educación

High school diploma

CAET certification

NACA I & II or NACHO A & B

Descripción del empleo

Position Description

Patrols assigned area within Nashville-Davidson County in assigned vehicle; performs animal control services, including responding to calls for assistance, rescuing animals, apprehending stray animals, and investigating animal-related violations of local or state law.

This position will work 9:00pm-7:30am

This position is with the Nashville Davidson County Public Health Department.

Please direct all calls to the Public Health Human Resources Department [phone]

Typical Duties

• Apprehends, subdues, and impounds stray, unlicensed, vicious, feral, and sick animals; investigates allegations of animal cruelty and other complaints involving animals.
• Investigates animal bites and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals and related efforts.
• Enforces animal control laws and ordinances, issues citations, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports; communicates with other law enforcement agencies (MNPD/DCSO), works with prosecuting attorneys, and testifies in court.
• Performs routine keyboard/computer operations on standard office equipment; completes intake and care reports; maintains daily log sheets and inventories; and other record keeping as required.
• May conduct or assist with outreach and liaison programs, addressing groups and organizations on animal control, cold/hot weather pet safety and other issues.
• May provide training and coordinate special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience High school diploma required.

Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of experience in animal control, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

Licensure

• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months of hire. NOTICE: State regulations prohibit anyone with a criminal conviction of any kind from obtaining CAET. Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

Must have satisfactorily completed NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B, or the equivalent, or have completed same within 24 months of hire.

Vaccinations

Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Must demonstrate knowledge of basic animal care standards, including safe animal handling procedures for domestic and wild animals.

Must demonstrate proper use, secure storage, and disposal of lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment.

Must treat animals humanely and with compassion at all times, including those that are sick, injured, feral, or aggressive.

Working Environment/Physical Demands

Medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis, including restraint of animals of varying size, age, and physical condition.

Must use protective clothing or gear.

May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme dise

Full-time, Civil Service positions

• 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 Paid Holidays per year

Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions

• 20 vacation days per year
• 3 Personal days per year
• 1 Sick Day per month
• 12 paid holidays per year

Part-time, Non Civil Service positions

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Full-time, Non Civil Service positions

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Seasonal/Temporary positions

no benefits offered.

I acknowlege that this position will work 9:00pm-7:30am

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• Yes
• No

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• Less than a year
• 1-2 years
• 2-4 years
• 4-6 years
• More than 6 years

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• Less than High School or GED
• High School or GED
• Nursing Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Advanced Degree

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• Yes
• Required Question

I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.