Animal Control Officer II

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Application cut-off dates are the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

Please note:

a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job‑related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position.

Under general supervision, the Animal Control Officer II coordinates and performs a variety of animal control and compliance functions, including patrolling assigned areas; monitoring and enforcing animal control regulations; responding to animal control inquiries and complaints from the public; issuing citations and warnings; and performing all animal related public safety and health duties.

This is a journey level classification in the Animal Control Officer series. At the discretion of the appointing authority, positions in this classification may be flexibly‑staffed, and are usually filled by advancement from the lower level Animal Control Officer I classification. Appointment to the II level requires that the employee performs the full range of duties of the class and meets the qualification standards for the class.

Work in this class is distinguished from that of Animal Control Officer I by a greater understanding of the laws and ordinances related to animal control and compliance and complexity of the assignments received. The Animal Control Officer II is distinguished from the Senior Animal Control Officer in that the latter performs the full, first‑line supervisory duties such as plan, evaluate, and assign the work of subordinates.

This classification receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Animal Control Officer. This classification may train and lead others engaged in similar work.

• Investigate reports of animal cruelty, nuisances, and potentially dangerous animals; communicate with and advise owners of loose animals.
• Patrol City streets, neighborhoods, and/or other designated areas in order to monitor, remove, transport, and locate stray, vicious, trapped, injured, and/or dead animals.
• Rescue and impound stray animals; use remote chemical immobilization equipment; vaccinate, photograph, and process impounded animals prior to kenneling; transport injured animals to veterinary hospitals for treatment.
• Assist law enforcement personnel and other agencies by taking animals into custody due to death, emergencies, arrests, and/or police investigations. May be required to forcibly enter a residence to obtain an animal.
• Enforce City and State laws, regulations, and ordinances related to animal control.
• Compile case evidence and prepare animal control cases for court; provide court testimony and render opinions on the nature of case animals.
• Issue warnings and citations for violations of animal control regulations and may be required to testify in court or at administrative hearings.
• Safely operate rifles, shotguns, and tranquilizer equipment to capture, humanely euthanize animals, or defend the public from vicious or uncontrollable animals as necessary.
• Educate and provide the public with information regarding animal control laws, licensing requirements, owner responsibilities, and appropriate animal care.
• Maintain and safeguard assigned equipment and supplies such as citation books, computers, controlled substances, and animal control vehicles.
• Operate a computer and a two‑way radio to maintain close communication with dispatching personnel.
• May train others performing similar work.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of animal control records, documentation, and reports.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
• Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Knowledge of:

• Occupational hazards and safety precautions of work around animals.
• Habits and characteristics of domestic animals and wildlife.
• Symptoms of common animal diseases.
• Principles and practices of customer service,…