Animal Control Officer - Health

Sedgwick County; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Sedgwick County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to protect the public from animal-related hazards and enforce animal codes. The role involves field duties, responding to calls, and education of residents.

Responsibilities include capturing animals, transporting them to the shelter, and maintaining records. The position requires a high school diploma, animal handling experience, and completion of FEMA courses within 30 days.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of humane animal handling experience.
• One year of public interaction with customers.
• Must complete FEMA IS-100, IS-200, and IS-700 courses within 30 days of employment.
• Must have or complete animal and basic human first aid and CPR/AED training within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Capture animals running at large in Sedgwick County.
• Transport animals to the shelter for identification and admission.
• Prepare and maintain admission records for animals admitted to Wichita Animal Shelter.
• Return owned animals to residents when applicable.
• Contain stray livestock and determine ownership; seize or transport as needed.
• Provide emergency medical care to injured animals and transport to vet facilities.
• Enforce county animal codes with warnings and citations.
• Attend court hearings and testify for violations of county animal codes.
• Educate the public on county animal code ordinances and ownership.
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for animal emergencies.

Skills

Public interaction

Animal handling

Customer service

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree (preferred)

Job description

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Work Schedule: Tue-Sat, 8am-5:pm,may work more than 40 hrs p/w, including evenings & weekends,24/7 on-call rotation

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits .

The Animal Control Officer protects the public from disease or injury caused by animals and protects animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, or inhumane treatment. The Animal Control Officer enforces county municipal codes, including capturing stray animals, returning animals to owners, removal of dead animals, and encouraging and educating responsible pet ownership to the residents of Sedgwick County. The Animal Control team also encounters hostile and/or emotionally charged individuals and is exposed to pets, vermin, and other hazards when responding to calls. Employee may deploy to the field as a responder or in a leadership position during public health emergencies.

Perform field work as an Animal Control Officer

• Capture animals that are running at large in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County including 2nd and 3rd class contract cities
• Transport animals to the shelter for identification and admission
• Prepare and maintain admission records on each animal admitted to the Wichita Animal Shelter
• Return owned animals to residents when applicable
• Contain stray livestock and determine ownership
• May seize or transport livestock to holding facility or boarding facility until ownership is determined
• Provide emergency medical care to injured animals
• Transport animals to veterinarian or emergency animal hospital when applicable
• Enforce county municipal animal codes through warnings and citations to residents found to be in violation
• Attend court hearings and may testify for violations of county animal code
• Educate the public on county animal code ordinances and animal ownership
• Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for animal emergencies

Maintain accurate documentation and perform program logistics

• Utilize animal control software to record service calls, shelter intake, vaccination information, animal license requirements, bite investigations, resident history, and animal history
• Complete accurate documentation of service calls and resident interaction communication
• Complete receipt for live or deceased animal transports
• Maintain animal control vehicle and equipment
• Complete animal control dispatcher duties as assigned
• Issue warnings and citations to residents that are in violation of Sedgwick County animal code of ordinances

Customer Service and Outreach Support

• Assist internal and external customers. Provide education
• Identify customer needs, clarify information, research issues; provide information or transfer calls as needed
• Schedule and send reminders for job-related customer needs.
• Manage email inboxes and faxes; monitor and respond to requests
• Prepare outreach materials and attend events
• Assist Animal Control Supervisor in administrative tasks when assigned

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent. One year of experience in the humane and proper handling of animals or related experience. One year of experience in interacting with the public. Per Sedgwick County policy, this is a driving-level position that requires a valid US driver’s license without restrictions and current proof of automobile insurance. Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100, 200, and 700 courses within 30 days of employment. Must have or complete animal and basic human first aid and human CPR and AED training within the first 6 months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications: One year of direct experience working in animal control or city or county code enforcement. Associate’s degree in Animal Sciences, Criminal Justice, or a related field. License, certifications, etc. National Animal Control Association or National Animal Cruelty Investigation School certification.