Animal Services Officer

Job Title

Animal Control Officer

Job Description

To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City and state laws governing the care and upkeep of animals in the City and to impound, care for, and dispose of animals as appropriate. Investigates animal cruelty and neglect charges and performs related duties to promote compliance with laws regulating animal treatment by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan routine patrols to search for loose/lost animals, prioritize calls using Animal Services Division guidelines, respond to calls and complaints regarding dead, loose and animals.
• Patrol City streets and roads, search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock.
• Enforce City Animal Control laws, explain ordinances related to the care and upkeep of animals, issue citations for violations of Animal Control ordinances, and appear in court on applicable cases.
• Impound, Quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate, transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated. Euthanize sick, injured or stray animals as necessary.
• Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances, take appropriate actions, investigate reports of animal abuse, investigate animal bite reports, and prepare rabies specimens as necessary.
• Assist in conducting education programs including making presentations at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhoods and responding to questions on the telephone.
• Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
• Remove animals from inhumane conditions and drive vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.
• Document activities through the City's tracking system.
• Coordinate with the Police Department or other legal officials as needed, sign affidavits as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Valid Class C Driver's License. Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of Health is required.

The City of Lancaster offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbursement and more. To learn more details, visit our benefits page.