Animal Services Officer I​/II

Proposed Hiring Process

• Initial Application Period: 1/06/2026 - 1/26/2026
• Screening and Review: 1/27/2026 - 1/30/2026
• Tentative Interviews will be held Friday February 6, 2026

Under direction, performs a variety of duties involved in the enforcement of various City and state Animal Services ordinance, regulations, and laws governing the care and keeping of livestock and wild and domestic animals in the City; investigates complaints regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals and issues appropriate citations; transports animals to City designated shelter; prepares written reports for prosecution of local ordinances and state law;

provides public information and education to citizens and community groups regarding animal services; and performs other duties related to humane animal protection and control.

• Enforces applicable Animal Services codes and licensing ordinances; issues citations for violations of applicable regulations; files criminal complaints with City Attorney or District Attorney; testifies in court or administrative hearings regarding citations and disposition of complaints as necessary.
• Responds to and conducts the investigation of complaints regarding animal cruelty and abuse.
• Patrols area to capture and confine wild, stray and unlicensed animals; impounds sick, injured, stray, poisonous, dangerous, or trapped domestic and non‑domestic animals; removes and disposes of dead animals from public and private properties; quarantines and disposes of animals as appropriate; transports animals.
• Investigates complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild or diseased animals.
• Investigates animal bites, arranging for appropriate identification and quarantine.
• May perform and/or assist in the euthanasia of animals.
• Examines animal licenses for validity and issues warning notices and citations to delinquent owners; solicits payments and collects fees for animal licenses; issues receipts; maintains paper and/or electronic records.
• Works with other governmental agencies in the enforcement of Animal Services laws and regulations.
• May assist law enforcement personnel when control/capture of vicious dogs is necessary during high‑risk operations.
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Interprets laws, regulations, codes, and provisions for Animal Services staff and the general public.
• Operates and maintains a variety of animal services tools and equipment including humane traps, mobile radios, tranquilizer gun/rifle, and related animal services tools and equipment; keeps equipment and vehicle in clean and healthful condition to accept impounded animals.
• Assists in the development of new program elements and program modifications as necessary to meet goals and objectives; monitors and coordinates the daily operation of assigned program areas; and performs analytical work and maintains appropriate records and statistics.
• Assists in the development and implementation of Animal Services Division goals, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Provides public information and education to citizens and community groups regarding animal services policies and procedures; gives public presentations as necessary; educates the public on laws, codes, ordinances, and policies relating to the care and control of animals.
• Coordinates Animal Services activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.

• Work scheduled and emergency overtime; be available for on‑call/stand‑by and call back, as required; and to change work periods and work days dependent on operational requirements of the City.
• Oversees and participates in the preparation of a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence related to Animal Services activities; maintains records concerning operations and programs; prepares reports on operations and activities.
• Prepares and recommends revisions to City codes and ordinances; monitors and analyzes applicable program legislation and determines the impact of new laws and regulations.
• Prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate…