Animal Control Officer

3 weeks ago

Texas City, United States Galveston County Health District Full time

**Join GCHD’s Animal Services Team
**Galveston County Health District is seeking an Animal Control Officer**

This position is responsible for patrols, gets dispatched to citizen calls, captures, confines, and euthanizes stray, diseased and dangerous dogs and cats.

**We can offer you**:

- Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Affordable medical insurance, Rich paid time off plans, FREE life insurance, FREE long-term disability, FREE parking and much more
- Team-oriented environment
- Hourly rate: $18.04 - $18.53

**We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us **If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

**Required**:

- Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
- Must successfully complete Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within one year of employment - Current certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer preferred
- 1 year+ work experience in a government animal shelter providing animal control services and/or 1-year full-time work with foster, rescue, and/or animal oriented volunteer groups preferred
- Experience in handling potentially aggressive animals; using various animal care and control equipment including catch poles, leashes, muzzles, traps etc. as well as administering injections to dogs, cats and wild animal is required
- Knowledge of county geography and street locations and ordinances and statues related to the control of dogs and cats preferred
- Current euthanasia certification preferred (must be certified within 6 months of hire date)
- Knowledge of safe driving skills is required
- Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
- Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
- Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
- Must have satisfactory DMV/MVR background check
- Customer Service Oriented.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
- Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
- Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
- Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
- Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role._
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**Traditional Duties**:

- Enforces ordinances and statutes related to the control of dogs and cats by patrolling assigned areas and picking up dogs and cats which are in violation of state and/or county codes
- Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray or trapped dogs and cats
- May respond to calls that involves non-domestic animals and/or wildlife as approved by the Director Animal Services
- Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray and abused dogs and cats
- Maintain controlled substance logbook
- Investigates cases of cruelty to dogs and cats, abandonment, and barking dogs, etc.
- Ensures that confinement of such dogs and cats is according to Health District policy and procedure
- Investigates, quarantines, and follows up on animal bites
- Documents animal control incidents, bite investigations, violations, citations, etc. Into Animal Services software system
- Will be required to input data into assigned laptop while in the field
- Appears in court to respond to court requests for contested citations
- Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animals bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics
- Operates and maintains a county animal control vehicle according to policy
- Will euthanize vicious, diseased, and/or unclaimed animals dogs and cats according to policy and procedure
- Must maintain all necessary CE to retain the ACO certification
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

**No Phone Calls Please**

**ADA/EEO/DFWP**

**Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County

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