Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer

Salary: $16.96 per hour

Minimum Age: 18 years of age

Hours of Work: 28 hours per week - Work schedule is to be determined on a monthly basis according to the needs of the department but will be subject to mandatory call-in outside of normal working hours.

This position is responsible for enforcing animal control and related laws. Responsibilities may include investigating complaints; enforcing laws; and patrolling assigned areas.

• Conducts animal control investigations, including: questioning owners; identifying witnesses; and photographing evidence of animal attacks or abuse; issues warnings, citations, and/or court summons; prepares evidence for use in court.
• Responds to complaints and requests from the public, including: capturing animals; transporting animals to shelters; and performing related tasks.
• Attends events to control crowds, respond to protestors, and perform related tasks.
• Patrols assigned areas to identify unlicensed or stray animals and enforce compliance with animal control laws; checks businesses for compliance with licensing requirements.
• Performs office tasks, including: preparing animal control reports; answering and directing phone calls; maintaining records; and performing data entry.
• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance, including attendance at required meetings.

Investigation principles;
Applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations;
Methods of preparing reports;
Safe driving principles;
Use of dart gun;
Computers and applicable software.

Enforcing laws, rules, and regulations;
Conducting investigations;
Utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

Associate's degree; or, High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) and 2 years of related experience; or, all required certification(s); or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Michigan Animal Control Officer Certification;
Chemical Immolation Certification;
Dart Gun Certification;
Valid State of Michigan Driver's License

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Very Heavy Work:
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to fumes, gases, extreme temperatures, and environmental threats.