Field Animal Welfare Officer

Teller County Government; Red Feather Lakes (CO); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan options

401a retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Teller County Sheriff’s Office seeks a full-time Animal Control Officer to enforce animal-related laws, protect public safety, and care for animal welfare. Duties include patrolling, responding to complaints, investigating bites, and handling emergencies.

Responsibilities cover issuing citations, preparing reports, coordinating with agencies, and educating the public while maintaining records. Must have a Colorado driver’s license and be able to work outdoors in varied conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic experience in the care of animals.
• Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Patrol in neighborhoods for dogs in violation of animal control ordinances and respond to complaints.
• Respond to calls regarding livestock or unusual animals at large.
• Apprehend and impound stray animals or issue summonses and complaints as warranted.
• Respond to citizen requests for pick-up service of confined/stray dogs.
• Facilitate rabies quarantine procedures with health department and other agencies.
• Investigate reports of animal attacks against humans or other animals.
• Provide first aid and transport injured animals to a veterinarian or shelter.
• Perform emergency euthanasia for sick/injured animals when needed.
• Rescue animals in distress and investigate animal cruelty allegations.
• Educate the public on animal needs and enforce compliance with ordinances.
• Take signed complaints and serve officer-initiated complaints for violations.
• Obtain warrants and appear in court; manage delinquent licenses.

Skills

Knowledge of ordinances

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience with animal care

Job description

Teller County Sheriff’s Office seeks a full-time Animal Control Officer to enforce animal-related laws, protect public safety, and care for animal welfare. Duties include patrolling, responding to complaints, investigating bites, and handling emergencies.

Responsibilities cover issuing citations, preparing reports, coordinating with agencies, and educating the public while maintaining records. Must have a Colorado driver’s license and be able to work outdoors in varied conditions.