Animal Control Officer I

Chesapeake, Inc.; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Chesapeake, Inc. in Chesapeake, VA seeks qualified applicants for an animal care role. Requires a high school diploma or GED, plus six months of related experience and licenses for handling controlled drugs and animal sedation.

The job operates on a 24-hour schedule with rotating weekends/holidays and may require overtime for operational needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; one year of college education or equivalent experience preferred.
• Minimum of six months related, full-time experience plus the educational standard.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record compliant with city standards; DCJS weapon certification (21+) and veterinarian certification to handle controlled drugs.
• 24-hour service with rotating shifts; may include overtime and emergency operations outside normal duties.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Customer service

Data entry

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

One year college education or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

DCJS weapon certification

Veterinarian certification

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Required Qualifications

1. VOCATIONAL / EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT : Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.
2. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.
3. SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES : Requires a valid driver’s license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards . Certification of DCJS training for weapon carrying (must be at least 21 years of age), and veterinarian certification to use controlled drugs to sedate and euthanize animals.
4. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT : This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24-hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Knowledge of animal care and behavior.
2. Knowledge of and the ability to recognize symptoms of disease or injury in a variety of animals. Knowledge of laws pertaining to animals and their application.
3. Customer service experience and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with other employees and the public.
4. Basic computer skills with the ability to perform data entry.