Animal Control/Code Enforcement Officer
Core
Apprehending, caring for, and disposing of animals; enforcing municipal animal control laws and ordinances; responding to public complaints about nuisance or escaped animals.
Role type
Municipal animal control and code enforcement officer
Builds
Animal shelter operations and municipal code compliance enforcement
Domain
Local government / Animal welfare / Law enforcement
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Animal handling and restraint, Vehicle operation, Legal ordinance enforcement, Public interaction, Report writing, Rabies and disease identification, Quarantine management, Euthanasia procedures
Preferred skills
None stated
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Respond to calls regarding stray, escaped, or nuisance animals; Capture, transport, and impound animals; Interview complainants and identify owners; Issue citations for ordinance violations; Maintain animal shelter safety and security; Prepare official reports and maintain records; Handle dead or injured animals for disposal or veterinary care.
Seniority
Entry-level, non-exempt