Animal Control Officer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform the general nature and level of work being performed, this description is subject to modification as the needs and requirements of the position change. Join our team! Patrol the city in a radio equipped vehicle, answer calls for service and enforce city, county, and state laws, look for stray animals, and conduct both preliminary and follow‑up investigations on all animal related activities. Enforce laws and ordinances involving Animal Control regulations, including issuing citations and testifying in city and municipal court hearings. Responsible for maintaining the website and database by updating animal information and photographs accurately. Respond to complaints regarding Animal Control and properly follow procedures to alleviate the nuisance and issues safely. Investigate and generate cruelty investigations by following proper procedure and legal actions, including seizures of animals, cruelty reports, municipal court hearings, etc. Euthanize animals humanely by following proper protocol and health requirements. Communicate with the public and other personnel on a daily basis in a professional and informative manner. Respond to after‑hour emergency calls on a regular basis. Safely pursue and capture aggressive and dangerous animals by following procedure daily. Assist other departments with Animal Control issues. Enforce the safety of the public regarding Zoonosis Control (Rabies). This includes bite reports, quarantine, and decapitating possible rabid animals for laboratory testing. Write and maintain proper reports and compliance letters regarding Animal Control. File, organize, and distribute paperwork independently. Contributes to the overall success of the department by performing other essential duties as assigned. Subject to 24‑hour recall: The City reserves the right to require an employee in this position to work overtime including during emergency situations. In the event of an emergency and/or a required evacuation, the incumbent may be required to remain at work to provide needed services or perform essential duties for the benefit of the general public. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES To perform in this position successfully, the individual(s) must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances. Basic inspection principles, practices, and procedures. Code enforcement techniques. Customer service principles. Safety principles and safe work practices. Specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment. Modern office technology and equipment. Preparing reports, logs, and activity documentation. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING (Certification/Licensure) High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, and two (2) years of related experience in assigned area of responsibility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential duties of the job. Valid Texas Driver's License. Animal Control Officer Certification. Applicable certifications for euthanizing and tranquilizing animals. ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Positions in this class typically require balancing, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, work‑space restrictions, travel, and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger, or a threatening environment. The City of Stafford is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr