Animal Control Officer 1 (ACO1) - Full Time

Seeking an experienced and self-motivated team player to fill our Animal Control Officer 1 position at the Multnomah County Animal Services Field Services Center in Portland, Oregon.

As an Animal Control Officer 1 you’d provide frontline support for the Field Services unit while working collaboratively with fellow officers, shelter staff, and medical personnel. 

In this role, core responsibilities include:

• Gather and record comprehensive data related to calls involving animals, animal owners, and residents 
• Maintain a digital log of daily  of activities, including animals impounded
• Impound and provide information about stray animals from the public; provide information and answer questions about animal control processes and related program services
• Respond to calls about sick, injured and/or deceased animals within Multnomah County
• Handle sick, injured, and/or fractious domestic animals and wildlife
• Assess the health and physical condition of animals and communicate observations and relevant information to internal and external vet staff
• Transport animals of varying medical and behavioral conditions
• Impound sick, injured, distressed, and deceased domestic and wild animals
• Transport animals to partner agencies or owners as necessary
• Prioritize calls and cases based on animal wellbeing and public safety 
• Support and participate in departmental response to disaster and emergency events
• Communicate, coordinate, and work alongside community partners, including law enforcement, emergency services, and other animal welfare agencies

If you would like to take part in this exciting opportunity -- apply today!