Deputized Animal Services Officer – Field Work

Parish-of-Cadd; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Parish of Caddo in Shreveport, LA seeks a deputized Animal Services Officer to enforce local animal control codes and manage field operations, including impounding unlicensed animals and investigating cruelty complaints.

Qualifications require a high school diploma, Louisiana driver’s license, and certification as a euthanasia technician; academy attendance is required with a two-year commissioning timeline.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Minimum of one year experience in an animal related field or law enforcement preferred.
• Must become certified as a Certified Euthanasia Technician and complete Louisiana Animal Control Academy; Commissioned ASO within two years.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted Louisiana Driver’s License.
• Must possess basic computer skills; a computer skills test will be administered.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform field work as a deputized Animal Services Officer.
• Understand and apply the animal control code of ordinances.
• Apprehend and impound unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals.
• Investigate complaints regarding neglect or cruelty to animals.
• Humanely perform euthanasia procedures.
• Prepare manual and computerized reports; input data into database.

Skills

Ability to establish harmonious work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Certified Euthanasia Technician (Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine)

Louisiana Animal Control Academy

Commissioned ASO within two years

Valid Louisiana Driver’s License

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Parish of Caddo in Shreveport, LA seeks a deputized Animal Services Officer to enforce local animal control codes and manage field operations, including impounding unlicensed animals and investigating cruelty complaints.

Qualifications require a high school diploma, Louisiana driver’s license, and certification as a euthanasia technician; academy attendance is required with a two-year commissioning timeline.