Animal Control Officer

4 months ago


Lexington, United States Lexington Humane Society Full time

Animal Control Officer

Key Accountabilities: 
-Knows, understands, and enforces current laws and ordinances 
-Completes all ACO activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) 
-Prioritizes compassionate and humane treatment of animals 
-Patrols the city and responds to calls from dispatch 
-Picks up strays and animals in danger 
-Achieves and maintains citation authority 
-Interfaces with the public to inform, educate, and resolve animal-related issues 
-Impounds, vaccinates, and houses animals per protocol 
Notifies owners of impounded animals 
-Interprets situations, partners with the Vet Tech department when necessary, and provides basic care for animals as needed 
-Responds positively to structured hierarchy and constructive feedback 
-Maintains exemplary driving record 
-Operates dispatch as needed 
-Assists Cruelty Investigator as necessary 
-Interfaces with other agencies and departments 
-Compiles evidence and appears in court as necessary 
-Processes incoming animals per protocol 
-Completes paperwork as necessary 
-Completes and maintains computerized documentation of animals 

Are you someone who embraces others with compassion, respect, and a desire to help? Are you passionate about animals? Do you want to make a difference in our community? Lexington-Fayette Animal Care & Control (LFACC) could be the place for you

Animal Control Officers (ACO) respond to calls for service to assist citizens with animal-related concerns, enforce laws/ordinances, patrol the community, and educate citizens on responsible pet ownership.

ACOs function at a high level of independence, self-direction, judgement, and interaction with the public. Candidates must be able to read, understand, and explain applicable state and local laws, regulations and ordinances; obtain cooperation and compliance from members of the public; analyze a situation and adopt a course of action; exercise tact and independent judgement in dealing with the public; speak to a wide range of people.

Candidates must be at least 21 years of age, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license, and submit to a background and motor vehicle check. Candidates must also successfully complete a 60-day recruit onboarding and training period. 

OPEN AVAILABILITY AND WILLINGNESS TO WORK ANY SHIFT IS A MUST. Candidates must be available to work an overnight, on-call shift in rotation with other Animal Control Officers. 

This position requires a strong commitment to the mission and purpose of Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control (LFACC) and the Lexington Humane Society (LHS). 

-Shift premium for evening shift

-Weekly pay 

-Uniforms and safety/communication equipment 

-Exciting, team-oriented work environment 

-Opportunities to work with and help animals everyday

-Thorough, hands-on training built on safety for officers, service-centered communication with the community, and compassionate animal handling

-Opportunities for professional development to develop knowledge and skills in law enforcement and animal rescue

-Opportunities for career advancement

-Pet Wellness Program for your owned pets

-20% discount on retail merchandise 



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