Conducts detailed investigations of alleged violations of animal care laws and ordinances, including gathering information and evidence from agencies, interviews, and on-site inspections; Enforces dangerous animal regulations by evaluating behavior, classifying animals, and assessing owner responsibility, presenting evidence and defending determinations at hearings; Obtains search warrants, conducts searches, and identifies, collects, and maintains custody of evidence for prosecution, ensuring chain-of-custody and supporting prosecuting attorneys; Assists other agencies in investigating felony animal cruelty cases and inspects businesses or special events for compliance with animal care laws and ordinances; Interviews victims, witnesses, and suspects to verify information, establish background, and determine probable intent of alleged violators; Prepares and maintains detailed manual and automated records and reports, including documentation in support of prosecutions; Testifies in court on cases related to animal care laws and dangerous animal classifications; Operates and maintains assigned vehicles and animal control equipment, including chemical-immobilization tools, snares, ropes, nets, and traps; May authorize use of controlled chemical capture delivery systems by qualified staff; Serves as a technical resource, advising and training less experienced employees in proper procedures; May act as a lead in the absence of the supervisor and perform enforcement, field service, or animal care activities as required; Performs safety inspections, operator-level maintenance, and ensures proper operation of assigned equipment and resources. Action Activity - bending, crawling, kneeling, reaching, squatting, stooping; Motion Activity - grasping; Hearing Activity - in noisy areas, on a radio, behind themselves, and equipment alarms; Speaking Activity - In person, on a phone, on a radio; Vision - must be able to operate a motor vehicle, distinguish colors, have depth perception, have peripheral vision.