Animal Care and Control Officer
Salary
$46,467.20 - $59,280.00 Annually
Location
6790 Webster Street Dayton, OH
Job Type
Full-time Regular
Job Number
05974
Department
BSV ARC - Animal Resource Center
Opening Date
04/10/2026
Internal Only
No
Position Overview
Ensures the health and safety of Montgomery County through extensive use of investigative, problem solving, prevention, and mitigation strategies to keep pets and people together. Developmental level in animal control ,requiring working knowledge of Ohio law and county-wide animal control ordinances governing the control, licensing, and humane treatment of animals, compliance investigation, case review, court preparation and hearings, understanding and interpreting animal body language, expertise regarding safe animal handling, animal restraint and animal care techniques animal behavior and animal control regulations; under general supervision, responds to citizen requests and patrols assigned area of County for the purpose of improving responsible dog ownership, assisting dog owners, and enforcing Ohio law regarding the control and licensing of dogs.
Summary of Job Duties
Demonstrates working knowledge and familiarity with pet retention, rehoming, behavioral training, veterinary care, and other resources to connect pets in need; requires effective use of judgement to make sound and safe decisions; patrols assigned area of the County, seizes and impounds all dogs not confined or under reasonable control of owner; aims to return pets found in the field to their owners by tracing identification tags, contacting potential leads, and canvassing the area the dog was found; conducts periodic checks for valid dog licenses, issues citations and required licenses to persons found in violation of relevant laws concerning control and registration of dogs.
Engages with Montgomery County residents, partners and stakeholders by gathering information, assessing the situation, and providing the appropriate service(s). Responds to concerns regarding strays, hostile dogs, injured or sick animals; takes required actions to impound, save, or humanely destroy animals as appropriate to circumstances involved; sets live traps to capture problem dogs, investigates dog bites, and issues nuisance, dangerous and vicious dog designations. Remains empathetic and non-judgmental in all interactions with community members and partners and uses de-escalation techniques and persuasive communication to assist pet owners with their pets.
Completes forms and prepares reports of actions taken for purposes of documentation, legal requirements, statistical records, or as dictated by policy. Appears in court when necessary to give testimony in the prosecution of cases involving animal control. Performs record searches, enters information into Shelter's computer database to issue citations, dog licenses, capture canine behavioral observations, pet reunification efforts, animal health concerns, and other processes within acceptable time frame/restrictions.
As shift assignment dictates, receives animals, performs dispatching, answers questions from public regarding legal requirements, dog control and effective methods of pet care.
Cleans and provides routine care of equipment and vehicle(s) used to perform duties. Assists in animal care or other related duties.
(Performs Related Duties as Assigned and/or required)
Minimum Qualifications and Requirements
Equivalent to high school diploma/GED and six (6) months experience caring for or handling animals and working with the public; OR alternative equivalent evidence of the Minimum Class Requirements.
Supplemental Information
Driving Requirement:
Must maintain a current, valid United States driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Training and Development:
Must obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification and ASP Baton certification within six (6) months of hire date. All required certifications are provided and paid for by ARC.
Must maintain certification and licensure.
All Montgomery County employees become members of the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System and have access to deferred compensation programs.
Benefits may vary for full-time, part-time, intermittent, and seasonal employees and/or due to union affiliation. The list below demonstrates the benefits that may be available to employees according to employment status and is subject to change.
Full-Time Employees (40 hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid vacation, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay, tuition reimbursement, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-Time Employees (Benefits Eligible) (scheduled 21+ hours per week): Health insurance with HSA match, wellness program and incentives, life insurance, paid personal leave days, sick leave, holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays, and access to dental, vision, short-term disability, accident & critical care benefits.
Part-time Employees (Non-Benefits Eligible) (20 hours or less per week): Benefits include Long Term Sick Leave Accrual, Paid Personal Leave, and holiday pay for hours scheduled to work on holidays.
Seasonal Employees: Benefits include Sick Leave accrued at 4.6 hours for every eighty 80 hours in active
pay status. Seasonal employees scheduled to work 40 hours during their period of employment will accrue vacation in the same manner as regular full-time employees and can use their vacation after completion of twenty-six (26) bi-weekly pay periods in active pay status. Part-time Seasonal employees (scheduled to work less than 40 hours) do not accrue vacation.
Intermittent and Temporary Employees: Long-Term Sick Leave accrual is based on hours worked.
Benefit information can be found on the Montgomery County Benefits website at: www.mcbenefits.org.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?
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Do you have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record and proof of automobile liability insurance?
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How much experience do you have providing direct care for sheltered animals (e.g., feeding, watering, cleaning, and exercising)?
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I understand that if I am the selected candidate for this position, I will be required to obtain Certified Euthanasia Technician (CET) certification and ASP certification within 6 months of hire date. I will also be required to maintain certification and licensure.
Required Question
Employer Montgomery County
Address 451 West Third Street, 9th Floor
Dayton, Ohio, 45422
Website http://www.mcohio.org