Animal Control Officer

4 weeks ago


Wheaton, United States DuPage County Government Full time

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We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for an Animal Control Officer position in the Animal Services Department. DuPage County Animal Services (DCAS) is an immediate open admission shelter caring for more than 2,300 animals of varying species annually. The Animal Control Officer assists in the safe and effective apprehension, rescue and control of animals, both wild and/or domestic.

**DuPage County is an equal opportunity employer**

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Investigates and responds to stray, unwanted, neglected, sick and injured animals as required for rabies control and humane treatment
- Responds to complaints from residents
- Investigates animal law violations, public safety concerns, alleged nuisances and humane complaints
- Investigates and processes dangerous/vicious dog reports and declarations
- Records and maintains written logs related to animal bites, and other animal control reporting requirements
- Performs follow-up work on bite reports, complaints and ordinance compliance
- Contacts victims and owners and coordinates rabies observation efforts with appropriate authorities
- Counsels and provides education for citizens in responsible pet ownership including dangerous dogs and basic humane care
- Serves as a resource for citizens, veterinary community, and local authorities for questions pertaining to the Animal Control Act, Humane Care Act, and responsible pet ownership
- Issues citations for violation of the Animal Control Act and Humane Care Acts and County ordinance
- Testifies in court
- Assists public in surrendering or reclaiming animals
- Performs emergency euthanasia for suffering animals
- Collects, prepares, documents and delivers specimens for rabies testing
- Maintains cages and related equipment
- Maintains records and prepares reports

**REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE**:
**Requirements include the following experience or equivalent combination of training and experience**:
**EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE**
- Completion of a High School Diploma or general Equivalency Diploma equivalent and
- One (1) year of animal science or related course work and
- One (1) year of experience working as an officer in an animal control or animal shelter
- Credit to meet these qualifications will be granted to former interns of DuPage County Animal Care and Control.

**CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**:

- Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver’s License.
- Must obtain Euthanasia Technician Certificate within one year of hire.

**A pre-employment background check is required.**

**Physical Requirements and Work Environment**:
**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS**
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Heavy Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for medium work.

**WORK ENVIRONMENT**
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



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