Animal Management Officer Trainee

Animal Control Officer

Starting pay: $20.00 per hour

Under the supervision of the Animal Management & Welfare Field Supervisor or Animal Management Field Manager. Learns to perform duties of his position which includes enforcing animal control through the apprehension and impounding of stray, diseased and/or dangerous animals; assisting in loading and unloading animals from trucks; counting, sorting, and separating them by size and sex prior to placement in kennel.

Work also includes, sanitizing the facility and equipment; patrolling and responding to complaints from citizens related to animals in violation of the Municipal Code; investigating animal bites, welfare/cruelty to animals) wild animals within the city limits: issuing citations to animal owners whose pets have been found in violation of the Municipal Code; and appearing in county and municipal courts as State's witness on animal related cases.

• With assistance, investigates bite incidents, cruelty cases, welfare cases and complaints related to animals in violation of other Municipal Codes.
• Traps and relocates wild animals that are not assigned to the State's high-risk list for rabies.
• Observes areas of alleged violations and interviews available witnesses to determine if the City Ordinances and State laws have been violated.
• Impounds dogs, cats and other animals running at large or in violation of City Ordinances and State Law.
• Patrols and responds to citizen complaints.
• Sanitizes vehicles, cages, tools and equipment after use
• Issues written citations to violators of the City Ordinance and State Laws.
• Maintains detailed records of daily activities.
• Assists in the reclaim and adoption of animals from the shelter.
• Assists in the care and feeding of animals at the shelter.
• Prepares rabies specimens for laboratory testing.
• Assists citizens and agencies in multiple facets of animal management.
• Educates residents on laws relating to animal management and care.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment, i.e. traps, staff, etc
• Traps and relocates wildlife.
• Participates in educational programs for children (school) and citizens of the community.
• Rescues animals in danger or distress.
• Gathers evidence needed in preparing a case for court and appearing in court.
• Performs euthanasia as required.
• Maintains extensive contact with various species of animals.
• Monitors activity and health of animals and must be able to detect clinical signs of various animal related diseases.
• Collects evidence and fact related to cases to file for a search and seizure warrant.
• Serves warrants and processes paperwork thru the court.
• Maintains and logs classified drugs as used for euthanasia and tranquilization
• Prepares reports and extensive documentation concerning bite investigations and welfare report
• Prepares written reports on the use and justification of oleoresin capsicum.
• Restrains, handles, and transports livestock
• Assists fellow staff to accomplish required tasks.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Successful applicants must live within 10 miles of Amarillo in order to respond to standby and call back hours and during emergency situations.
• Ability to safely handle animals, including those with unknown health and temperament.
• Ability to safely operate a staff or pole, ropes, nets and camera
• Ability to operate a half ton truck with mobile radio, euthanasia equipment and operate a livestock trailer and associated equipment.
• Knowledge to safely administer sodium pentobarbital, Ketaset and Oleoresin Capsicum.
• Ability to make decisions during emergency and unusual circumstances.
• Skill in using standard office equipment such as copiers and multi-line phone systems, and computers and related software applications for data entry, word process and accounting purpose
• Strong verbal and written communication skill.

• Must be a Basic Certified Animal Control Officer and complete a 3-semester hour course of Police Community Relations within 12 months after appointment.
• Will require getting rabies pre-exposure vaccinations within 12 months of employment.
• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in the care of animals…