Animal Control Officer

Major Job Duties

• Responds to calls from citizens.
• Investigates reports of animal cruelty.
• Prepares and files incident reports.
• Interprets laws and ordinances and serves citations.
• Impounds stray animals.
• Provides aid to sick or injured animals.
• Responds to animal bite reports.
• Answers phone lines and processes complaints.
• Records animal intakes.
• Prepares court cases; attends and testifies in court.
• Assists Kennel Technicians with animal care/cleaning duties as needed.
• Performs on-call duty after hours as assigned.
• Performs other related duties.

Required Knowledge

• Local ordinances; state and federal laws pertaining to animal care and control.
• Animal shelter medical practices.
• Pet breed identification; traits; and behavior.
• Computers and job-related software programs
• Evidence collection and documentation procedures.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Relevant animal care and treatment, as well as county and state laws and ordinances.
• Animal rescue procedures.
• Euthanasia and carcass disposal.
• Computers and job-related software programs.
• Interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.
• Oral and written communication.
• Animal handling.
• Maintaining records and reports.
• Interpreting and applying applicable regulations.
• Conducting investigations.
• Operating tranquilizer rifles and animal catch equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• More than 2 years of related experience
• Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving history
• Possession of or ability to obtain Animal Control Officer 1 (ACO 1) certification within one year.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Typically performed while sitting at a desk or table while intermittently sitting; standing; walking; bending; or stooping.

• Frequently lifts light and heavy objects; uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity; and interacts with animals.

• Typically performed in an office; stockroom; animal shelters; and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise; dirt; dust; grease; contagious or infectious diseases; aggressive animals; and occasional cold or inclement weather.

• Work requires use of protective devices such as masks; googles; and gloves.

Salary & Benefits

• 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
• Free term life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health & wellness program

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