Animal Services Officer

Animal Services Officer Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. Join Team Chatham today! Are you passionate about animal welfare? Chatham County Animal Services is seeking a dedicated Animal Services Officer to enforce animal control laws, respond to emergencies, and provide compassionate care to animals in need. Examples of Duties Under the supervision of the Animal Services Supervisor, you: Enforce animal service laws and regulations and respond to citizen calls and complaints regarding animal service issues. Patrol an assigned area to capture and impound stray, nuisance, and dangerous animals. Respond to dispatched calls/emergencies and investigate complaints of stray, sick, injured, nuisance, or dangerous animals. Capture sick or injured animals whose owners are unknown and transport them to the veterinarian. Use your knowledge of investigative techniques and resources to recognize signs of disease, abuse, or extreme distress in animals and notice details relevant to establishing the facts of a case. Use chemicals and cleaning solutions for quarantine and sanitation practices. Prepare and maintain case reports on all animals, issue summonses to court on animal-related issues, and serve subpoenas for violations of Federal, State, and/or County animal control laws, codes, and ordinances. May testify and present evidence in court cases or hearings. Will be trained according to health department guidelines to humanely euthanize unwanted, sick, or badly injured animals and dispose of deceased animals. Must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays because Animal Services is open seven (7) days per week. Daily hours may vary. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma or GED, and At least two (2) years of experience working with animals in an animal shelter or veterinary clinic; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training. Must possess the National Animal Control Association certification or be able to obtain certification within two (2) years of employment. Must be able to become skilled in the procedure of administering intravenous, intra-peritoneal, and intra-cardiac injections when administering euthanasia drugs, along with the skill to reasonably estimate an animal's weight when administering the injections. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team. In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing. Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications. Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Benefits CHATHAM COUNTY BENEFITS PLANS Eligibility for benefits begins on your date of hire. Full-time employees working a regular schedule of 30 or more hours per week are eligible for County benefits. Part-time, seasonal, and temporary employees are not eligible to participate in the County benefit plan. However, regular part-time employees accrue prorated vacation and sick leave based on their schedule. HEALTH – Employees have a choice between a high or low option point-of-service health plan for themselves, their spouse, and eligible dependent children. VISION – The vision plan offers a comprehensive eye exam and options for frames, lenses, and contact lenses. DENTAL – Employees may choose either the high or low dental plan option with two cleanings per year and periodic x-rays at no cost. EMPLOYEE HEALTH CENTER – Employees and their spouses on the County's health plan have access to the Employee Health Center for physical and behavioral health services, health coaching, and lab services at no cost. RETIREMENT - Chatham County provides a Defined Benefit Pension Plan with a five-year vesting period. LIFE & DISABILITY - Long Term Disability and basic Life Insurance coverage are provided at no cost to employees. Employees may also purchase additional life coverage for themselves and their dependent family members. FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS - Chatham County offers Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts through payroll deduction. The Medical FSA has a rollover feature equal to the annual Federal maximum. WELLNESS PROGRAM – Chatham County provides a variety of wellness opportunities for employees, including a Diabetes/Pre-Diabetes Management Program, Mobile Mammograms, Health Screenings, Flu Shots, Dietician Services, weight loss programs, reimbursements for gym memberships and participation in local races, education sessions, and more. VOLUNTARY BENEFITS – Employees may choose voluntary benefits such as Accident, Cancer, Short-Term Disability, and Whole Life Insurance products. HOLIDAYS AND TIME OFF – Chatham County observes 12 paid holidays per year. Employees accrue 12 vacation days per year, with the accrual rate increasing with years of service, and 15 sick days per year. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS - Annual merit increases, Cost of Living Adjustments, Longevity pay, Access to on-demand training, Career advancement opportunities, and Service awards. Chatham County, GA