Animal Control Officer -Full Time and Benefits Eligible
$41,600–$43,680 year
On-siteBirmingham, Alabama, United States
Job Summary
Respond to dispatches to provide animal rescue, municipal assistance, and enforcement of state and local statutes. Patrol assigned areas to catch, handle, restrain, and impound stray, injured, or abused animals using specialized equipment. Investigate alleged violations of animal laws, interview witnesses, and issue warnings or citations. Conduct daily inspections to determine medical conditions and decide on appropriate courses of action, including quarantine of suspected diseased animals and humane euthanasia if certified. Prepare detailed written reports and update daily activities within the computerized program. Maintain the shelter through recovery, cleaning, feeding, and other required duties. Work with veterinarians, technicians, volunteers, and the public to educate citizens on animal care and adoption resources. Testify in court as a witness in animal control cases. This role includes stand-by or call-out service after hours and requires rotating on-call shifts.
Required Qualifications
- A passion for the mission of GBHS and a sense of humor
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Possess a valid Driver's License and safe driving record
- Must have reliable transportation to and from work
- punctual attendance
- Must be available to work weekdays/weekends with rotating on call shifts
- Must have the equivalent 1+ years in animal control or a related field (vet tech, etc.)
- Must have or be able to obtain within 1 year of employment; Level 1 & 2 National Animal Control Association Training (or equivalent)
- Animal Control Officer Certification
- Euthanasia Certification
- Ability to perform physical work involving standing for long periods, carrying animal crates, bending, scrubbing, mopping, walking quickly, reaching, squatting, and lifting up to 75 pounds with reasonable accommodation
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A positive attitude and ability to get along with others
- Ability to promote and effectively communicate animal adoption and population control to other employees and the public
- Ability to operate office equipment and computers
- The ability to interface with angry/upset people, while remaining professional and calm
- Must be able to work in an environment that provides humane euthanasia to animals
Desired Qualifications
- Knowledge of animal handling and communication
- Experience working in a kennel environment
- Knowledge of animal control rules, regulations, ordinances and state law
- Knowledge of safe, humane animal handling practices
- the ability to perform safe, humane euthanasia practices in accordance with state law
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