Animal Services Officer: Enforce Laws, Rescue & Educate

City of Lancaster; Lancaster (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Lancaster is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce City and state laws governing animal care, impound and dispose of animals as appropriate. Investigates cruelty and neglect charges and promotes compliance with animal treatment laws by performing the duties listed above.

Duties include patrolling for loose animals, issuing citations for violations, transporting animals to a shelter, and assisting with education programs and shelter operations as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan routine patrols to search for loose/lost animals and respond to calls and complaints regarding animals.
• Enforce City Animal Control laws, explain ordinances, issue citations and appear in court on applicable cases.
• Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate, transport injured animals to a veterinarian, and euthanize when necessary.
• Investigate reports of nuisances or abuse, assist with education programs, and coordinate with Police or other officials as needed.

Education

High school diploma or GED; or 1–3 months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination

Job description

The City of Lancaster is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce City and state laws governing animal care, impound and dispose of animals as appropriate. Investigates cruelty and neglect charges and promotes compliance with animal treatment laws by performing the duties listed above.

Duties include patrolling for loose animals, issuing citations for violations, transporting animals to a shelter, and assisting with education programs and shelter operations as required.