Animal Control Officer - Animal Services

Please also complete a Lexington County application online at

https://www.lex-co.com/Applications/HROnline/PUBLIC/VACANCYLISTING.ASPX

Job Purpose:

Enforce county ordinances as they pertain to dogs/cats in the county. To assist the public/public safety with nuisance animals and animal complaints. To prosecute court cases effectively and in a timely manner. To properly assess and place impounded/surrendered animals within the facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

-Responding to and handling calls for nuisance animals, patrols and animal complaints.

-Prosecuting court cases for animal complaints.

-Euthanizing animals due to behavior issues, space &/or owner request.

-Running after hours calls for assistance from public safety and emergency calls.

Job Specifications and Qualifications:

-Laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.

-Basic principles and practices of animal control programs.

-Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.

-Normal and abnormal animal behavior, and symptoms of animal abuse.

Skills:

-Reading and interpreting various materials pertaining to the responsibilities of the job.

-Preparing written reports and records with accuracy and in a timely manner.

-Maintaining effective relationships with personnel of other divisions, departments, professionals and members of the public through contact and cooperation.

-Reacting calmly and quickly in emergency situations and dealing with sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy; dealing courteously, yet firmly and effectively with the public in enforcement situations.

-Establishing and maintaining effective relationships as necessitated by work assignments.

-Planning, organizing, and prioritizing daily assignments and work activities.

-Working under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others.

-Reacting quickly and calmly in emergency situations.

-Issuing summonses to law violators.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

-Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Minimum Education:

6 months to 1 year of advanced study or training beyond high school equivalency, with 1 to 3 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

Licensing and Certifications:

Must have successfully completed required animal control coursework and hold required animal control and/or euthanasia certifications within six months of employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.44 - $22.36 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person