Animal Control Officer

To Apply:

Please complete the online application found at www.jeffcomo.org. Resumes are accepted as supplemental information only and will not be used as a substitute for the application, you must complete the application in full.

JOB SUMMARY

The position involves semi-professional work involving county code enforcement and shelter sanitization and operations; specifically involving Animal Control and welfare. Work involves applying technical knowledge for assisting with the conducting of shelter sanitization and operations, and the ability to interpret and enforce the county Animal Control order and state statutes. Employees in this position regularly exercise judgment in a broad range of duties, under supervision. Work is assigned by the division manager and other supervisory personnel; with instructions and assistance given on unusual or complex problems such as review of ordinances, disease control and animal welfare.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Investigates complaints of Animal Control ordinance violations and animal welfare concerns.
• Patrols unincorporated Jefferson County to ensure compliance with county ordinances.
• Issues citations for violations of county ordinances and impounds animals found in violation of ordinances.
• Presents courtroom testimony regarding alleged violations of county and state Animal Control and animal welfare laws, when applicable.
• Interpret investigative findings with regard to applicable ordinances.
• Assists with performance of county shelter maintenance procedures in accordance with the Animal Care Facilities Act, involving feeding, watering, sanitization, and other animal welfare related duties.
• Performs impounded animal intake procedures and impounded animal welfare examinations.
• Assists in performance of animal shelter grounds maintenance as assigned.
• Assists division administrative staff with customer service and data entry as requested.
• Assists, as directed, with training of new employees.
• Performs search, rescue and recovery operations for animals trapped, entangled, caught, or otherwise unable to extricate themselves from dangerous situations.
• Assists medically trained staff members with providing medications to animals that are sick or injured, as directed.
• Provides daily exercise periods and animal socialization sessions and enrichment sessions as prescribed by the Animal Care Facilities Act,
• Processes specimens for rabies testing via the Health Department.
• Prepares investigative reports based upon information obtained during investigations; submits reports to superior.
• Takes witness statements; interviews witnesses and suspects; performs background investigations or other investigations to ensure compliance with County rules and regulations.
• Investigates complaints of animal neglect, abuse and cruelty cases.
• When qualified, conducts inspections of animal rescue group foster homes, licensed breeder facilities and commercial boarding facilities.
• When qualified, conducts detailed crime scene analysis and evidence collection at animal neglect, abuse and cruelty scenes, and other cases as assigned; performs crime scene photography and videography.
• Performs work at assigned location during specified business hours.
• Performs related additional duties as required and assigned.