Animal Control Officer

POSITION SUMMARY

Enforces State and City of Rosenberg laws, ordinances, and regulations pertaining to animals. Patrols an assigned geographical area and respond to public inquiries and complaints. Will provide information and assistance to the public in the interest of keeping people and animals safe. Works in conjunction with staff, volunteers, and community members to achieve positive, live outcomes for as many animals as possible.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Patrols assigned area to locate violation of animal laws and ordinances
  • Safely and humanely captures and transports stray animals, livestock, exotic animals, and other wildlife to impoundment facility
  • Responds to citizen, police, fire, and County requests for animal control assistance
  • Investigates complaints and animal bite cases in conjunction with law enforcement
  • Responsible for issuing warnings and citations to owners of uncontrolled or nuisance-creating animals
  • Performs routine and technical services involving animal pick-up or removal
  • Verifies animal licenses and rabies vaccinations
  • Responds to citizen reports of lost animals and animal attacks and assesses extent of injuries
  • Performs euthanasia and lab specimen preparation when necessary
  • Operates, cleans, and maintains equipment and tools associated with animal control activities
• Assists other city divisions with raids and investigations of incidences of cruelty to animals and applicable city and state codes
  • Captures biting, vicious, diseased, loose, or stray animals with humane tools
  • Responds to calls for assistance with potential rabies exposures, gathers victim and owner information, brings animal in for quarantine and advises on state rabies control laws
  • Prepares and ships rabies specimens
  • Examines captured animals for obvious injuries
  • Transports injured animals
  • Conducts animal cruelty and nuisance investigations
  • Issues warnings or citations for violations and presents cases in court
• Prepares and maintains animal control records and reports
  • Maintains accurate documentation and tracking of violations and code enforcement activities
  • Assists with maintaining shelter facilities, equipment, and assigned animal control vehicles
  • Ensures welfare and proper care of animals within the facility are maintained at all times
  • Educates the public regarding the city's animal control services, local ordinances, and handling of wildlife
  • Attends and participates in community events and presentations
• Must be able to work the allocated hours of the position, including weekends, and be willing to report for duty on short notice at any hour of the day or night

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or its equivalent (GED)
• One (1) year paid full-time experience at animal welfare agency/shelter or related field OR two (2) years high-level volunteer experience at animal welfare agency/shelter

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Valid Class C Texas Driver's License
  • Reliable transportation and liability insurance
• Must be willing to obtain within one (1) year of employment:
  • Texas Animal Control Officer Certification
  • Euthanasia Technician Certification
  • Texas Notary Public Certification
• Appointment will be conditional upon successful completion of the following pre-employment checks:
  • Criminal background check
  • Controlled substance screening