Animal Control & Shelter Specialist

City of Liberal; Liberal (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Liberal is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce city ordinances and manage animal shelter operations. The role involves capturing, confining and euthanizing various animals, inspecting cages, transporting animals, and testifying in court as needed.

The incumbent will also educate the public on responsible animal ownership and ordinance requirements, perform field tranquilization, and maintain safe shelter conditions. Shift pattern and safety protocols are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED plus two years of experience in animal services or related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Responds to citizens’ requests for service, captures and confines stray, diseased and dangerous animals; euthanizes vicious, diseased and unclaimed animals utilizing humane methods.
• Responds to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations.
• Investigates cases of animal bite, cruelty, abandonment, rabies, livestock and poultry killings; ensures confinement complies with the law.
• Investigates cases of cruelty to animals.
• Inspects animals and cages for health, welfare, safety and cleanliness.
• Captures and transports animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
• Performs field tranquilization on ill, injured, or dangerous domestic animals or wildlife.
• Issues citations and testifies in court.
• Counsels/educates citizens regarding responsible animal ownership/ordinance requirements.

Skills

Animal handling

Animal care

Public safety

Interpersonal communication

Judgment

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

City of Liberal is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce city ordinances and manage animal shelter operations. The role involves capturing, confining and euthanizing various animals, inspecting cages, transporting animals, and testifying in court as needed.

The incumbent will also educate the public on responsible animal ownership and ordinance requirements, perform field tranquilization, and maintain safe shelter conditions. Shift pattern and safety protocols are part of daily duties.