Animal Welfare & Enforcement Officer

City of Arlington; United States; On-site; USD 31,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Arlington is seeking an Animal Services Officer within the Parks Recreation & Culture department to respond to and investigate violations of animal regulations, enforce ordinances, and ensure humane care for animals in custody. The role requires discretion and confidentiality due to its high-profile nature.

Responsibilities include documenting cases, issuing citations, educating the public on responsible pet ownership, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or vocational school requirement.
• Knowledge of state, local and federal animal laws.
• Experience in animal services or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to animal-related violations and investigate under applicable laws.
• Provide humane care for animals and maintain records.
• Issue citations and process non-compliance violations.
• Engage with the community on responsible pet ownership.
• Perform administrative tasks including reports and documentation.

Skills

Law & regulations

Investigations

Report writing

Interpersonal skills

De-escalation

Animal handling

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or vocational school

Tools

PetPoint

Microsoft Office

Office equipment

Job description

The City of Arlington is seeking an Animal Services Officer within the Parks Recreation & Culture department to respond to and investigate violations of animal regulations, enforce ordinances, and ensure humane care for animals in custody. The role requires discretion and confidentiality due to its high-profile nature.

Responsibilities include documenting cases, issuing citations, educating the public on responsible pet ownership, and maintaining accurate records.