Animal Control Officer - Broken Arrow

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc.; Broken Arrow, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Municipal League, Inc. is seeking a full-time Animal Shelter Officer to enforce city animal control ordinances and manage the animal shelter located at 4121 E. Omaha St., Broken Arrow, OK.

The role involves responding to bite and stray animal reports, transporting animals, and assisting with adoptions. The position is safety-sensitive and requires a High School Diploma or GED, 1–2 years of related experience, and a valid Oklahoma driver's license.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; 1–2 years of related experience.
• Valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma.
• National Animal Control Association Certification preferred; OK SB Narcotics & Dangerous Drugs Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to animal bite reports and records victim information.
• Respond to wild or stray animal reports and transport to shelter.
• Assist the public with questions and provide guidance on animal control matters.
• Capture and transport animals, assist with trapping and handling.
• Maintain shelter and equipment; assist officers on calls involving animals.
• Investigate cruelty reports and barking dog incidents; issue citations as needed.
• Assist public with adoption and locating pets at the shelter.
• Administer vaccinations to new intake animals and verify veterinary care.
• Collect shelter donations and perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Animal Control Association Certification

Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Certification

Job description

Listing Description

HOURLY
$20.97 - $27.26
JOB TYPE
Full-Time Hourly
LOCATION
Animal Shelter, 4121 E. Omaha St., Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

Under general supervision, provides enforcement of animal control ordinances and the management of the animal shelter.

*This position performs duties deemed to be “safety-sensitive\" and is therefore subjected to random drug testing under the City’s policies*

Essential Job Functions:

• Responds to animal bite reports; records victim information; transports animal to shelter.
• Responds to wild or stray animal reports; captures and transports animals to shelter.
• Responds to complaints and questions from the general public.
• Assists citizens with setting traps for wild animals; transfers animals from traps to carriers.
• Euthanizes animals.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment.
• Assists Police Officer on calls involving animals.
• Patrols the city; captures stray animals for transport to shelter.
• Investigates reports of animal cruelty; issues citations and removes animals as appropriate.
• Investigates barking dog complaints.
• Assists the public in the adoption of animals; assists owners in locating pets at shelter.
• Verifies sick animals see the Veterinarian and administers medications prescribed.
• Administer vaccinations to new intake animals.
• Collects shelter donations.
• Cleans and maintains the animal shelter.
• Quarantines animals as necessary.
• Feeds and waters animals.
• Responds to after-hours calls.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience:

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, supplemented by one to two years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid Driver's License issued by the State of Oklahoma for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Possession of National Animal Control Association Certification and Oklahoma State Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Certification preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Tasks involve the ability to exert moderate physical effort in medium work, typically involving some combination of balancing, feeling, handling, hearing, kneeling, mental acuity, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, talking, visual acuity, walking and which involves some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).