Animal Services Officer

Main duties and responsibilities include the following (Other duties may be assigned.)

• Perform field work as a deputized Animal Services Officer.
• Thoroughly understand and effectively apply the animal control code of ordinances.
• Apprehend and impound unlicensed, stray and uncontrolled animals.
• Investigate complaints with respect to neglect of and cruelty to animals.
• Correctly and humanely performs euthanasia procedures.
• Prepare manual and computerized reports and documents in a neat, timely and accurate manner. Accurately input data into database system.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and or ability required.

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; Minimum of one (1) year experience in an animal related field or other type of law enforcement is preferred.
• Must become certified as a Certified Euthanasia Technician by the Louisiana Board of Veterinary Medicine, attend the Louisiana Animal Control Academy and become a Commissioned ASO within two years of employment.
• Must possess a valid, unrestricted State of Louisiana Driver's License
• Must possess basic computer skills. (A computer skills test will be administered to qualified candidates.)
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will stand, reach, stoop, kneel and run as required by the job, lift up to fifty (50) pounds, assist with lifting up to one-hundred-fifty (150) pounds and work in inclement weather and temperatures.

Performs work as a deputized Animal Services Officer in accordance with the animal control code of ordinances for the Parish of Caddo and local municipalities.