Animal Control Officer

Department: Animal Control

Reports To: Shelter Manager

Classification: B-22AC

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Location: Animal Services

SUMMARY

Captures, impounds, and cares for unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals.

** This position is safety-sensitive and subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The statements below describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. The position description is subject to change by the City as the needs of the city and requirements of the position change.

• Snares or traps animals with net, rope, catch pole, traps, dart gun, and other devices; cages/secures animals in a truck; removes animal from truck to shelter cage or other enclosure.
• Operates animal control vehicle throughout the City to and from the shelter.
• Purchases materials or equipment and supplies as directed.
• Collects money from customers.
• Supplies food, and water to detained animals; provides personal care to detained animals.
• Enforces all Federal, State, and local ordinances regarding animal and rabies control; investigates complaints of animal bite cases.
• Processes and destroys animals as directed and required.
• Prepares and transports animals to Houston for rabies check as directed and required.
• Examines dog licenses for validity and issues warnings or summons to delinquent owners.
• Removes deceased animals from City and Public property.
• Examines captured animals for injuries and delivers injured animals to a veterinarian for medical treatment.
• Keeps Animal Shelter and all pens clean and in good repair.
• Maintains files on the number of animals impounded and disposition of each; may submit a monthly report to the Chief of Police
• Ensures shelter and all equipment are taken care of and used safely.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

The preferred way to obtain the minimum knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position are listed below. The city reserves the right to allow substitutions if a candidate or incumbent exceeds requirements in one area but may be deficient in another.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• One to three years of related experience and/or training preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Texas Class "C" Driver's License in good standing
• Certified Animal Control Officer required.

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 position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is Frequently required to talk or hear; stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, reach, and crouch. The employee is Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance, kneel, or crawl; required to use arms and hands to sweep, mop, and be able to move quickly to capture stray animals. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. Regular exposure to animal dander and animal hair.

***This position is considered essential and is required to respond in the event of an area-wide or local emergency.

The City of Angleton is an Equal Opportunity Employer.