Animal Control Officer

Massillon Civil Service Commission is seeking an ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Classification Title: Animal Control Officer

Civil Service Status: Classified

Department: Service

Supervisor: Service Director

Description The Animal Control Officer will enforce laws and ordinances concerning the care and treatment of animals, protect and rescue animals, and maintain public health standards. Pay Range: $21.50 to $24.20/hr. 40 hour flexible workweek.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Receives calls from dispatch and drives assigned vehicle to location.

Investigates alleged animal abuse, violations of ordinances related to animal care or behavior, or reports injured, stray, sick, or dangerous animals, interviews individuals having contact with the animal, such as the owners.

Takes possession of animals that show signs of neglect, inhumane treatment, disease, or malnutrition.

Transports animals to agency shelter, or veterinarian, as appropriate, while attempts to locate owners are made and/or when the animal needs to be impounded or investigated for diseases such as rabies.

Patrols assigned areas in Animal Control vehicle, seeking animals that are stray, sick, injured, or diseased; provided minor medical treatment when needed.

Completes records and forms and prepares reports concerning daily activities, fees collected, citations given, investigations made, and controlled drugs used.

Provides information on and answers inquiries concerning licensing, vaccinations, euthanasia, adoptions, spaying and neutering, and other related matters.

Uses department-issued weapons as needed to capture and/or euthanize animals according to established protocol.

Testifies as a witness in legal proceedings.

Speaks to community groups about the proper care and feeding of pets and the value of pet population control.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

Must enjoy working with animals.

Ability to remain patient in trying situations.

Understanding of Animal Control procedures.

Excellent verbal and communication skills.

Ability to read, comprehend, and explain state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to Animal Control.

Ability to communicate with members of the public and to obtain their cooperation and compliance.

Ability to handle animals in various forms of distress in a safe and humane manner.

Ability to learn and recognize physical and behavior characteristics of a animals.

Ability to learn and recognize signs of rabies and other common animal illnesses.

Ability to euthanize animals that are dangerous, sick, or unwanted.

Education and Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.

Successful completion of on-the-job training.

Animal care or law enforcement background strongly preferred.

Valid Ohio Driver’s License

Physical Requirements: Must be able to stoop, squat, crawl, climb, and perform other physical duties as needed to investigate locations and animals and to apprehend animals when needed.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.

Must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all types of weather.

Applications must be accompanied by a current resume and cover letter. Any certifications, license or credentials must be submitted to be considered as part of the resume review process. Applications and resumes will be reviewed and scored April 17, 2024. Candidates will be notified for interviewing as soon as the Commission certifies the eligibility list. Application can be made through the City of Massillon website (www.massillonohio.gov/jobs) or by visiting the civil service office located at 151 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, OH 44646. Questions and applications should go to the attention of Jim Thieret jthieret@massillonohio.gov 330-830-1763

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.50 - $24.20 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• City of Massillon, OH: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person