Animal Control Officer

Location: 6520 Center St E, Horn Lake, MS 38637

Hours: Full Time

Job Description:

Enforce city and state laws pertaining to animal control; ensure that complaints are handled efficiently and effectively; educate the public in pet responsibility and ensure the protection and safety of animals and people in the City.

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments and detailed work instructions may vary.

Under close supervision, performs the following essential functions:

• Responds to routine inquiries and complaints concerning animal problems or violations of animal control ordinances, including but not limited to animals running at large; bites, property damage, or injuries; maintains effective and efficient public relations when dealing with citizens.
• Investigates violations of animal control ordinances and issue warnings or citations as required.
• Investigate complaints of unwanted or escaped animals or those causing nuisances; captures and transports animals to the animal shelter.
• Maintains normal availability by telephone or radio for consultations on major emergencies or routine animal control questions,
• Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, and City laws and ordinances.
• Maintains contact with supervisory personnel to coordinate investigative activities, provides mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Animal Control activities.
• Prepares daily, monthly, and annual reports of activities; prepares and maintains records.
• Oversees the maintenance of the city’s shelter equipment including officer equipment; maintains inventory.
• Participates in emergency rabies control programs and organizes rabies clinics.
• Operates various equipment including assigned vehicle, animal capture equipment (traps, catch poles), radio, cellular phone, first aid equipment, self-defense weapons (spray, etc), bite stick and computer.
• Adheres to safe work practices and procedures.
• Maintains all assigned equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Feeds, waters and cares for animals in the shelter.
• Drives vehicle to perform one or more essential functions.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related level as necessary or assigned.

Under minimal supervision, performs the following essential functions:

• Performs all essential functions of the Animal Control Officer I.
• Responds to more complex inquiries and complaints.
• If applicable, provides leadership and oversight to Animal Control Officer I in daily operations; promotes teamwork and professionalism.
• Exhibits advanced knowledge and provides training and oversight of the Animal Control Officer I when necessary.
• Performs other duties of a similar or related level and assists with special projects as necessary or assigned.

Under minimum supervision, performs the following essential functions

• Performs all essential functions of the Animal Control Officer I and II.
• Enforces City and State animal regulations including but not limited to, cruelty to animals, dangerous/vicious animals, and animal bites, including dogs, cats, livestock and fowl.
• Patrols assigned city areas, contains and picks-up stray, sick/injured and/or unwanted and captured domestic animals, transporting them to the appropriate destination.
• Performs emergency animal rescue service, emergency night call service, and animal first aid when required.
• Serves and responds to court summons as necessary and represents City at court.
• Responds to and investigates complaints from citizens concerning domestic animals.

Knowledge of:

• Basic computer hardware and software applications

Ability…