Animal Control Office/Kennel Assistant

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER/KENNEL ASSISTANT

The purpose of this classification is to perform patrol, enforcement and investigative duties pertaining to St. Bernard Parish animal ordinances and laws.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Patrols assigned areas, driving a transport vehicle to enforce laws pertaining to animals; responds to and investigates complaints of animal bites, dangerous animals, animal cruelty and animal nuisances; assists in the resolution of neighborhood animal ownership disputes; cleans and maintains assigned vehicle. Impounds animals found in violation of animal ordinances and laws; makes initial assessment of animals to determine the need for a medical evaluation and/or isolation requirements; issues warnings and legal notices to owners or possessors of small animals for violations of laws and ordinances. Writes official citations and appears in court to provide necessary testimony; records, retrieves and verifies animal impoundment information; receives and responds to citizen complain calls and enters the information into a database; writes and maintains reports relating to animal control activity.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as kennel assistant are required.

Minimum Qualifications:

A High School Diploma or GED required; supplemented by one year of experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Louisiana Driver's License.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $26.10 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

In person