Animal Services Officer

Job description

JOB TITLE: Animal Services Officer DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Environmental Services/Animal Services REPORTS TO: Animal Services Division Manager SUMMARY: Responsible for performing activities related to enforcing animal services rules and regulations including patrolling neighborhoods to assist with stray or abandoned animals and assisting residences with resolving nuisance violations. Work is performed with limited supervision. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: - Patrols assigned area for emergency and non-emergency animal situations, including strays and wildlife. Investigates complaints and bite reports. Collects rabies specimens. Performs vector control activities. - Apprehends and impounds pet and stray animals in violation of animal control ordinances. - Issues warnings and citations to pet owners. Attends court hearings to provide information on violations and supporting documentation. - Responds to a variety of requests for service including, complaints from the community, to mediate animal disputes with neighbors, and to provide information. - Educates the public on animal control ordinances, policies, and procedures, including proper control and care of pets. - Assists in euthanizing a...