Animal Services Officer II

6 days ago

Garland, Texas, United States City of Garland, TX Full time

Summary

Responsible for protection of the public from zoonotic diseases and animal bites, as well as investigate nuisances caused by animals. Responsible for enforcing animal related city ordinances and state laws throughout the community and providing care for animals and assistance to customers at the animal shelter.

Pay Range: $19.37/hr. - $22.16/hr. (Depending on qualifications and experience)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Inspect and permit animal care facilities and stores, enforce animal related city ordinances and state laws regarding rabies control and animal cruelty
  • Mediate low and mid level customer/citizen complaints
  • Assist with dangerous animal evaluations
  • Apprehend wild animal and humanely impound lost and injured animals and assist in the daily care of impounded animals
  • Investigation and inspection of animal nuisances including bites and animal cruelty and issue citations and notices to owners for the mistreatment of animals
  • Provide leadership to Animal Service Officers in the field
  • Provide educational materials and speak to the community about animal services including maintaining daily contact with various area rescue organizations and volunteer groups
  • Administer animal injections which include humane euthanasia
  • Assist Veterinarian with surgical sterilization procedures

Minimum Qualifications

  • Must be able to work nights and weekends on a rotating basis
  • High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED)
  • 2 years of animal control services with Basic Animal Services Officer Certification

-OR-

  • 18 months of animal control services with Advanced Animal Services Officer Certification
  • Certified Euthanasia Technician

Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

Preferred Qualifications

Education/ Experience:

  • 2-3 years in animal control services
  • Bilingual preferred (English and Spanish)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
  • Knowledge of city ordinances and state laws as it relates to animal control
  • Skill in completing sworn affidavits
  • Ability to prioritize and manage workload
  • Ability to work under moderate stress

Licenses and Certifications

Valid Class C Texas driver's license

Department of State Health Services Basic Euthanasia Certification

Basic Animal Services Officer

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

The incumbent works in an outdoor environment responding to calls for service in the field. Frequent exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards; Shelter work required.

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