Animal Control Officer

Description

Department: Sheriff’s Office

Reports to: Corporal, Sergeant, or Lieutenant

Salary range: $2,411 - $2,894 (semi-monthly)

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, hourly

Position closes: Open until filled

$1,000.00 SIGN ON BONUS!

When it comes to benefits, Teller County is committed to offering a comprehensive, affordable benefits package that meets the needs of our employees and their families.

· Two Meritain Aetna health plans to choose from –the County pays 50% to 100% of the premium depending on the plan you choose

· HSA plan – the County contributes $1,000 for employee only and $2,000 for employee plus one or more dependents

· Telehealth/Teledoc options – access quality healthcare from the comfort of your home, during your lunch break or while traveling

· Dental, Vision and Prescription drug coverage

· Basic and voluntary life coverage

· 401a retirement plan – employees contribute 4% and the County matches 8%. You are fully vested in five years.

· 457b deferred comp plans – both pre- and post-tax options available

· Time Off: Paid vacation, sick, 12 holidays, 1 floating holiday

· Wellness programs, EAP, education assistance, employee discounts, uniform allowance

And so many more – click here to review our full benefits package

POSITION SUMMARY: The Animal Control Officer, under supervision, performs work in the collection, impoundment and care of dogs, cats and other animals in the enforcement of statutes, ordinances and regulations relating to control of animals.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties and responsibilities listed below are central to the job and the employee must be able to perform each function satisfactorily. This list is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities and is intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

(1) Patrol in neighborhoods at random for dogs in violation of animal control ordinances and in response to complaints of dogs and other animals at large.

(2) Respond to calls regarding livestock, and other unusual animals running at large or posing a threat to the health, welfare, and safety of the community, seeking means to control or impound the animals as necessary.

(3) Apprehend and impound stray dogs and other animals in violation of animal control ordinances, or issue summonses and complaints to the owner or keeper of said animals. Ability to make appropriate determination if probable cause before charging any person(s) with a violation.

(4) Respond to citizen requests for pick-up service of confined/stray dogs.

(5) Facilitate rabies quarantine procedures in cooperation with health department and other agencies; enforce state and County health department laws regarding rabies vaccination requirements.

(6) Investigate reports of animal attacks against humans or other animals.

(7) Respond to calls on injured animals and if needed administer first aid; transport the animal to veterinarian for treatment or to the shelter for care; obtain corroborating veterinary statements as needed.

(8) Perform emergency euthanasia for sick/injured animals in the field and may assist with euthanasia of sick/injured animals in the shelter as required.

(9) Rescue animals in distress; perform investigations of reports on animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse.

(10) Make report to resolve situations by educating the party on the needs of the animal, or by issuing summons and complaint if warranted; gather evidence for prosecution if warranted; make follow-up visit to determine welfare of animal as necessary.

(11) Take signed complaints from citizens, and serve officer-initiated complaints, in response to animal ordinance violations.

(12) Secure necessary search and seizure warrants and court orders; make court appearances and testify as necessary; perform citizen contacts regarding delinquent animal licenses.

(13) Keep records of daily activities and make reports as necessary; participate in regular and special training and education programs to gain new ideas and