Animal Control Officer - Animal Services

MUST APPLY ON COUNTY WEBSITE

https://www.lex-co.com/Applications/HROnline/LoginMain.aspx

Job Purpose:

Enforce county ordinances as they pertain to dogs/cats in the county. To assist the public/public safety with nuisance animals and animal complaints. To prosecute court cases effectively and in a timely manner. To properly assess and place impounded/surrendered animals within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responding to and handling calls for nuisance animals, patrols and animal complaints.
• Prosecuting court cases for animal complaints.
• Euthanizing animals due to behavior issues, space &/or owner request.
• Running after hours calls for assistance from public safety and emergency calls.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

• Laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.
• Basic principles and practices of animal control programs.
• Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
• Normal and abnormal animal behavior, and symptoms of animal abuse.

Skills:

• Reading and interpreting various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.
• Preparing written reports and records with accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Maintaining effective relationships with personnel of other divisions, departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.
• Reacting calmly and quickly in emergency situations and dealing with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; dealing courteously, yet firmly and effectively with the public in enforcement situations.
• Establishing and maintaining effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments.
• Planning, organizing, and prioritizing daily assignments and work activities.
• Working under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others.
• Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Issuing summonses to law violators.

Working Conditions /

Physical Requirements:

• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Minimum Education:

6 months to 1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency, with 1 to 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing and Certifications:

Must have successfully completed required animal control coursework and hold required animal control and/or euthanasia certifications within six months of employment.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.44

• $22.

36 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person