Listing Summary

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

 

-Animal Control Officers maintain public safety by enforcing the Pike  County Animal Control Ordinance.

-The working hours for this position can be irregular.

- Office hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

- Animal Control Officers are required to be “on call” or “stand by” for emergency situations on nights, weekends, Holidays and possibly be on an on-call rotation every other weekend.

-Animal Control Officers are required to receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations and boosters every 2 years.

                                         

Duties /Responsibilities:

- Receives calls from Dispatch, Deputies, or citizens and drives to location.

- Capturing and impounding dangerous and vicious dogs.

-Caring for impounded dogs daily and on weekends

- investigating reports of animal bites.

- investigating some cases of animal cruelty

- issuing citations and warnings

- providing testimony in court cases.

- writing detailed incident reports

- scanning animals for microchips

- handling of animals with possible rabies and following the correct    procedures.

- posting lost and found pets on the Animal Control Face Book Page

- providing humane care to animals under their supervision

- Frequently interacting with the public

- help resolve problems and/or complaints

- clean and disinfect kennel areas, equipment, and vehicles

 

Required Skill/Abilities:

-Ability to remain patient in trying situations

-Understanding of animal control procedures and Ordinances

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills

-heavy lifting required

 

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

 

 

 

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: $15 Hour