Field Animal Control Officer

City of Denison; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Denison is seeking an Animal Control Officer to perform routine daily functions enforcing animal control laws and operating the city’s animal shelter. Primary duties include patrols, responding to complaints, trapping, impounding and releasing animals, and fieldwork to protect public health.

You will maintain records, use MyGov software for reporting, ensure rabies vaccinations are current, and remain on call after hours.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma/GED.
• Valid driver's license required at time of placement.
• Must have driving record sufficient for coverage by City’s auto liability carrier.
• Must have or obtain Animal Control license within one (1) year from date of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrols in City vehicle to detect stray, loose, unlicensed, sick, injured and dead animals and to identify violations of animal control ordinances.
• Responds to complaints and calls for assistance from the general public by locating and impounding stray, loose, unlicensed, sick, injured and dead animals.
• Sets traps when required to capture animals.
• Impounds and releases animals from the shelter in accordance with prescribed procedures.
• Disposes of dead animals.
• Investigates reports of animal bites to detect possibility of rabies or other health problems.
• Issues citations for violations of animal control ordinances.
• Destroys animals in the field, as necessary.
• Completes simple narrative and statistical reports of standard formats pertaining to animal services. Enters all contacts into MyGov software for tracking.
• Ensures rabies vaccinations of animals are current.
• Remains on call after hours as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Record keeping

Time management

Policy interpretation

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Dealing with stress

Office software

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheets

Databases

MyGov

Job description

The City of Denison is seeking an Animal Control Officer to perform routine daily functions enforcing animal control laws and operating the city’s animal shelter. Primary duties include patrols, responding to complaints, trapping, impounding and releasing animals, and fieldwork to protect public health.

You will maintain records, use MyGov software for reporting, ensure rabies vaccinations are current, and remain on call after hours.