Animal Control Officer

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION: Enforces ordinances and statuses relating to the control of animals for the Animal Control Department; responds to reports of vicious animals and animal cruelty; captures, impounds, feeds, cleans, and disposes of animals as needed. The bulk of the work is performed in the field, driving a department vehicle, and responding to reported violations or areas of need. REQUIREMENTS: Must have a valid Louisiana Driver’s License and driving record acceptable to Parish’s Risk Manager. Must obtain Level I Animal Control Officer certificate from LACA within one (1) year of employment; Level II Animal Control Officer certificate by the end of second year of employment. OTHER: Must be able to respond to emergency aistance calls and arrive at identified scenes within 45 minutes of call during evenings and on weekends and be comfortable with and participate in the humane euthanization of animals.

Only applications meeting the minimum qualifications will be acknowledged.

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Attractive benefits package, including up to 85% employer-paid premiums for health and 100% dental, and life insurance.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH is a drug-free workplace.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREENS, PHYSICALS, AND BACKGROUND CHECKS CONDUCTED ON PROSPECTIVE NEW HIRES.

ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH prohibits any form of discrimination in its employment practices based on an individual’s sex, race, age, color, disability, religion, national origin, or any other legally protected characteristic. Equal Opportunity Employer. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. TDD# View phone number on ziprecruiter.com or LA Relay #711