Animal Control Officer - Dispatch

Job description

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions. Pay: $18.16 - $21.25 The primary function of the Dispatcher/Animal Care and Control Officer is to perform dispatching duties for Clay County Animal Services. This position is also responsible for investigating animal cruelty and neglect charges and performing related duties to promote compliance with Clay County ordinances regulating animal treatment. The position requires on-call availability, including nights, weekends and holidays. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receive emergency and non-emergency calls and record significant information Address problems and requests by transmitting information or providing solutions Prioritize calls according to urgency and importance Use radio, phone or computer to send crews, vehicles or other field units to appropriate locations Provide field units with information about calls Enter data in computer system and maintain logs and records of calls, activities and other information Observes and reports violations of Animal Services Ordinances to appropriate individuals for further consideration. Responds to and investigates complaints of animal bites, dangerous animals, animal cruelty and animal n...