ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs tasks related to the enforcement of animal control laws within the City of Beeville, Texas. Educates the community about stray or vicious animals and related diseases; operates the animal holding facility; captures, impounds, relocates, and when necessary, disposes of animals; and maintains records.  Investigates animal complaints, issues citations for violations of the City of Beeville city code, or applicable state law and prepares reports as appropriate. Testify in court as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by officers of this job.  Officers may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

• Patrols City Street, roads, and parks within city limits; searches for stray dogs and other domestic and wild animals. Impounds sick, injured, stray, or trapped animals.  Operates and maintains animal control vehicle and various animal control devices and equipment.
• Ensure animals receive the minimum state required treatment and necessary resources (food, water, shelter). Uses the least amount of force necessary while still maintaining control of the animal.
• Enforces state and local animal control laws, codes and ordinances. Issues citations for violations of animal control ordinances.  Responds to public inquires and complaints regarding animals.  Provides information and resolves complaints in an efficient, timely, and professional manner.
• Receives and responds to emergency calls as assigned; investigates animal bite cases and other reported injuries; prepares bite reports confirming details with bite victims. Notifies animal owner of incident and issues quarantine notices.  Testifies in court as necessary.
• Checks animals for rabies and prepares rabies specimens for shipment to laboratory. Notifies animal owner on receipt of test results. Euthanizes animals due to suffering conditions and participates in euthanasia laboratory providing euthanasia services on varying numbers of animals as needed.
• Provides public education regarding animal control ordinances and responsible pet ownership duties.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of files, records, and reports following established procedures. Coordinates with other agencies as needed; prepares monthly and annual statistical reports.
• Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlines schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City's Personnel Rules and Regulations.

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

• Perform other work duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL WORK HABIT:

• Regular and consistent attendance in a workplace environment.
• Must be able to work shifts including evenings, weekends and all holidays as well as respond to off-hour calls.

QUALIFICATIONS,KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

MINIMUM REQUIRES FOR EMPLOYMENT

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND CERTIFICATION

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. or and one-year animal control experience, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid TX Driver’s License or available alternate means of transportation.

• Texas Department of Health Basic Animal Control Officer Certification is required within one year of employment.
• Texas Department of Health Euthanasia Certificate within 125 days of hire.
• Texas Department of Health Chemical Capture Certification
• Schedule rotates every week being on a 24-hour call. Includes weekendand all holidays.
  • Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background investigation