Animal Care Officer

Job description

The purpose of the class is to enforce ordinances governing the care and keeping of domestic animals and livestock in an effort to maintain public safety and welfare, and to perform related work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by supervisor. ESSENTIAL TASKS: The tasks listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work of the class as necessary. Patrols areas of the County on foot or in assigned vehicles to detect violations of laws and ordinances pertaining to animal control. Investigates complaints of dogs, cats or other animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action. Investigates reports of animal abuse; files charges as appropriate; prepare cases for prosecution and provides court testimony. Responds to calls regarding stray, vicious and/or diseased animals; responds to calls regarding animal bites; performs preliminary investigations. Mediates animal complaints between citizens when appropriate. Captures and transports stray, sick, injured or potentially rabid animals to t...