Animal Control Officer

Position Summary

Are you looking for a career opportunity where you can make a difference in the health and safety of our furry friends? Look no further! The City of Raymore has a great opportunity for an experienced Animal Control Officer.
Responsibilities (not all inclusive)

Must convey job-specific information clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing; adapt readily and quickly to the changing dynamics of the workplace in terms of goals and objectives, technical changes and changing professional requirements; handle personal and job-related stress in a healthy and productive manner to ensure negative effects do not diminish job performance; establish and maintain appropriate professional working relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring adequate listening and problem-solving skills are used as necessary; capable of handling multiple projects at one time; self-starter and decision maker; politically astute and a team player; demonstrate excellent communication skills (oral and written); understand and apply required general safety policies and techniques.
Welcoming attitude towards innovation and creativity.
Manage day to day care of animals; feeds animals, cleans cages and kennel areas; maintains compound and shelter buildings and grounds; prepares animals for adoption; maintains all related documentation as required by law.
Patrol City to locate and pick up stray animals and to look for Animal Control violations; enforces animal related laws and ordinances; assists animals in problem situations; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps; loads animals into cages; transports animals to animal shelter, veterinarian offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife; assists law enforcement by removing live animals from accident scenes or crime scenes.
Respond to incoming calls concerning various animal issues, such as animal bites, potential animal cruelty/abuse, animals in distress, stray/nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild/dangerous animals, sick/injured animals, animal behavior problems, or Animal Control laws; provides information and assistance; mediates/resolves citizen disputes; conducts investigations and performs follow-up as appropriate.

Process captured animals; handles, lifts, and carries animals, restraining as appropriate; handles frightened, ill-tempered and injured animals; checks animals for signs of rabies, disease, or other illnesses; quarantines exposed animals; assigns and transports animals to kennels; prepares and maintains all related documentation.
Provide information and education to the public concerning responsibility of pet ownership, laws and ordinances, and pet adoption; assists with adopting out animals; collects money, issues receipts and completes adoption forms.
Maintain inventory of animal care supplies; ensures adequate supplies are available to complete work assignments and to care for a variety of animals held at the shelter; purchases/replaces supplies as needed.
Follow safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of animals, employees and other individuals.
Prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, timesheets, kennel cards, incident reports, victim/witness statements, impound invoices, dog/cat licenses, timesheets, compliance notices, or other documents.
Receive various forms, reports, correspondence, animal and veterinarians records, incident reports, animal/booking logs, court case paperwork, laws, codes, ordinances, manuals, maps, reference materials, or other documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate.
Communicate with supervisor, City employees, police/fire personnel, other Animal Control agencies, veterinarians, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Maintain a current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; maintains an awareness of new procedures, trends, and advances in the profession; attends conferences, workshops, and training sessions as appropriate.
Operate a variety of equipment associated with Animal Control activities, which may include an Animal Control truck, animal restraint equipment, chemical immobilization equipment, animal traps, or other tools, a personal computer, general office equipment or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions, to include the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, or other system software.

Experience

At least one year of experience handling shelter animals, wildlife control, or Animal Control enforcement.

Required Education

To be successful in this position, you will need to have a high school diploma or GED; valid driver's license and be at least 21 years of age.
NACA certification required.
Previous knowledge and experience of animal health and welfare.

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Position will remain open until filled. An employment application must be completed to be considered.