Emergency Animal Services Officer

Franklin County Government; Louisburg (NC); On-site; USD 44,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays

Job summary

Franklin County Government in North Carolina seeks an Animal Services Officer to promote welfare, enforce regulations, and support shelter operations. The role focuses on protecting the public, handling cruelty cases, and providing humane care for impounded animals.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, enforcing ordinances, attending court, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of methods of capturing and handling animals.
• Working knowledge of the care of animals/disease regulations.
• General knowledge of the Animal Services Ordinance, federal and state laws pertaining to animals.
• Ability to be organized and keep accurate and current records.
• Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and firmly with the public.
• Ability to deescalate irate citizens while maintaining a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
• Completion of high school and some experience with animals; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Possession of a valid driver's license.
• Must be able to obtain an Animal Euthanasia Certification within six months of hire.
• Must be able to obtain a Certified Rabies Vaccinator Certification within six months of hire.
• Must be able to attend state and national trainings held out of town where short time away from home may be necessary.
• Must be able to receive a series of rabies prophylactic vaccines within three months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigates violations of county ordinances and NC General Statutes pertaining to animals.
• Respond to calls for service where animals pose a threat to public safety and health.
• Investigates domestic animal bites to humans and quarantines domestic animals in accordance with NC General Statutes for rabies observation
• Investigates possible rabies exposure from wildlife to domestic animals and/or humans
• Investigates allegations of animal cruelty, neglect, abuse, and abandonment
• Assists law enforcement officers where animals are involved.
• Responds to emergency calls through 911 communications.
• Attends court proceedings for matters related to animals.
• Issues warnings and civil citations for violations of county ordinances and NC state laws
• Works 24 hour, rotating, on-call shifts to provide 24/7 emergency response to animal related emergencies.
• Captures and contains stray domestic animals using suitable humane techniques.
• Transports wounded, sick and injured animals to the animal shelter for care and/or disposition.
• Euthanizes diseased, vicious, and unclaimed animals in the prescribed manner.
• Prepares rabies specimens and insures the timely delivery to the laboratory for testing.
• Assists animal shelter personnel to maintain cleanliness of the shelter and care for impounded animals.
• Maintains daily activity logs, case report documentations, and animal records
• Maintains the vehicle issued to the individual officer through upkeep, service maintenance, sanitation, and cleanliness.
• Provides education to the public through events, presentations and one on one encounters to promote responsible pet ownership.
• Support and promote animal services' lifesaving efforts and programs.

Skills

Capturing animals

Animal care regulations

Record keeping

Deescalation

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Experience with animals

Job description

Franklin County Government in North Carolina seeks an Animal Services Officer to promote welfare, enforce regulations, and support shelter operations. The role focuses on protecting the public, handling cruelty cases, and providing humane care for impounded animals.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, enforcing ordinances, attending court, and educating the public on responsible pet ownership.