Animal Control Officer — Protect Pets & Enforce Laws

Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio; Xenia (OH); Vor Ort; USD 38.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio, seeks an Animal Control Officer who enforces Ohio laws on dog control, responds to citizen requests, and patrols the county to ensure compliance with animal regulations. The position demands knowledge of animal behavior and regulations and involves assisting with shelter operations and daily office duties.

Occasional on-call duties and rotating shifts are required, with a mix of day and evening hours; a valid Ohio driver’s

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED is required. Two or more years preferred? (note: actual wording specifies 12 mos. experience handling animals).
• 12 months of experience handling animals and a valid Ohio Driver's License.

Aufgaben

• Investigates problems and resolves complaints including nuisance, incident, animal cruelty, and neglect.
• Responds to citizen complaints regarding roaming dogs, stray cats, nuisance wildlife, barking dogs, and road kills.
• Enforces State laws and municipal ordinances on dog ownership; issues citations or warnings as warranted.
• Educates the public on animal care and treatment.
• Assists with shelter and vehicle maintenance, including cleaning and sanitizing.

Kenntnisse

Animal behavior

Regulatory knowledge

Public service

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ARMS

Jobbeschreibung

The Regional Planning & Coordinating Commission of Greene County, Ohio, seeks an Animal Control Officer who enforces Ohio laws on dog control, responds to citizen requests, and patrols the county to ensure compliance with animal regulations. The position demands knowledge of animal behavior and regulations and involves assisting with shelter operations and daily office duties.

Occasional on-call duties and rotating shifts are required, with a mix of day and evening hours; a valid Ohio driver’s