An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.
Animal Control Officer City of Bryan - 3.8 Bryan, TX Job Details Full-time From $19.25 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Health savings account 457(b) Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Uniform allowance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Companion animal handling High school diploma or GED Non-CDL Class C Driving Dog handling Ability to follow instructions Patrolling Communication with pet owners Full Job Description The City of Bryan is accepting applications for Animal Control Officer. This position works with citizens throughout the City of Bryan to promote compliance with and enforce animal control laws and ordinances.
Starting Pay Rate:
$19.25/hour (or higher depending on qualifications) plus excellent benefits
Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday 8-hour shifts between 7am-7pm Rotating on-call, weekend, special events & holiday shifts
Responsibilities:
Responds to calls and complaints; prioritizes calls using Animal Services Division guidelines. Patrols public streets, detains and impounds stray or unlicensed animals, and transports animals to the Bryan Animal Center. Enforces animal control laws and ordinances within the City; explains ordinances relating to the care and keeping of animals; issues verbal and written warnings of violations of Animal Control ordinances; appears in court on applicable cases. Impounds, quarantines, and disposes of animals as appropriate; transports animals to a veterinarian to be treated or neutered. Euthanizes sick, injured, or homeless animals as necessary. Investigates reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances; takes appropriate action; investigates reports of animal abuse, investigates animal bite reports, prepares rabies specimens as necessary. Educates members of the public about animal compliance and animal care, safety, and humane treatment. Assists with the care and maintenance of the Bryan Animal Center including cleaning the center, testing, and vaccinating animals, assisting customers, feeding animals, and carrying out euthanasia. Prepares and maintains a variety of daily records and reports. Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or GED. Must possess at least 3 years of responsible work experience. Must be familiar and comfortable working with various breeds of dogs, cats, and other animals. Equivalent combinations of related education, experience, certification, and training may be considered.
Licenses, Certifications & Special Requirements:
Texas Class C driver's license with a good driving record as measured by the City's evaluation system. Must be able to work irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and stand-by situations. Must obtain a certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of State Health Services within the timeframe set by the department. Must obtain a certification as a Certified Euthanasia Technician recognized by the Texas Department of State Health Services within the timeframe set by the department. Must be able to take pre-exposure rabies vaccine as directed by the department.
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching 457(b) Dental insurance Dependent health insurance coverage Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Uniform allowance Vision insurance
