Senior Animal Control Officer & Field Lead

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 56.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Vacation Days

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a lead Animal Control Officer to patrol Nashville-Davidson County, respond to animal-related incidents, and lead a team of officers. The role requires CAET certification or progress toward it, a valid Tennessee Class D license, and rabies vaccination.

Responsibilities include training Officers 1 and 2, investigating violations, and coordinating with shelter and law enforcement.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required.
• 5-7 years of professional animal care or animal control experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months of hire.
• Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
• Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

Aufgaben

• Patrols assigned area within Nashville-Davidson County in assigned vehicle; performs animal control services, including responding to calls for assistance.
• Functions as lead Animal Control Officer.
• Trains, coaches, and schedules Animal Control Officers 1 and 2.
• Investigates animal-related violations of local or state law and prepares investigative reports.
• Apprehends, impounds, and handles stray, unlicensed, and other appropriate animals.
• Responds to requests for assistance with wildlife and vicious animals and coordinates with shelter staff.
• Testifies in court and promotes humane treatment of animals.

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Associate’s degree

CAET certification

Jobbeschreibung

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County is seeking a lead Animal Control Officer to patrol Nashville-Davidson County, respond to animal-related incidents, and lead a team of officers. The role requires CAET certification or progress toward it, a valid Tennessee Class D license, and rabies vaccination.

Responsibilities include training Officers 1 and 2, investigating violations, and coordinating with shelter and law enforcement.