Animal Control & Welfare Officer

Cityofmuskogee; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Muskogee is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce animal control ordinances, respond to incidents such as stray animals and bites, and transport and handle animals as required. The role involves handling diverse animal types and maintaining accurate records and reports.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and two years of customer service experience, with preference for background in law enforcement, animal control, or shelter operations.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent with at least two years customer service experience.
• Preference for experience in law enforcement, animal control work or shelter operations.

Responsibilities

• Enforces ordinances and regulations pertaining to animal control.
• Patrols assigned areas to detect violations and responds to incidents.
• Chases, apprehends, impounds, and transports animals as needed; uses equipment to capture and handle animals.

Skills

Public safety awareness

Customer service experience

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years customer service experience

Tools

Catch poles

Rifles

Syringes

Two-way radio

Job description

The City of Muskogee is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce animal control ordinances, respond to incidents such as stray animals and bites, and transport and handle animals as required. The role involves handling diverse animal types and maintaining accurate records and reports.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and two years of customer service experience, with preference for background in law enforcement, animal control, or shelter operations.