Animal Control Officer-Community Animal Resource & Education Society
Salary: DOE/Full Time
Shift is Tuesday through Saturday
Reports to: Director
Job Description & Details:
Do you have a passion for animals? Do you want to be an advocate for animals? We are looking for someone with experience but we are willing to train for the right candidate with enthusiasm in this fast paced and rewarding environment.
The Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and laws, ensures public safety and rights surrounding animal control issues and protects the welfare of animals.
Performing animal control services includes rescuing animals, responding to calls for assistance, apprehending stray animals and investigating animal related violations of local or state law.
Additionally:
· Responds to requests for assistance and investigates allegation of animal cruelty and complaints involving animals.
· Enforces animal control laws and ordinances including issuing citations, documenting evidence, and communicating with other Law Enforcement.
· Rescues and transports injured and ill animals to shelter and veterinarians.
· Must be able to learn knowledge of basic animal care standards including safe animal handling procedures for domestic and wild animals.
· Work cooperatively with the Director, Front Desk Coordinator and staff while maintaining a spirit of teamwork.
· Demonstrate core values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dedication and Equality when interacting with the public and other staff of CARES.
· Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma/GED required and pass a background check. We will be checking references.
Animal Experience or prior Animal Control experience a plus but we are willing to train the right candidate.
Regular, reliable and predictable attendance and reliable transportation with a clear driving record is required due to the nature of the job.
Prefer candidates who lives within a reasonable distance around the Burien, Des Moines and surrounding areas.
Working Conditions:
The noise level in the work environment may be very loud at times i.e barking dogs. Occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds with reasonable accommodation. Sitting or standing for 8-10 hours per day and computer usage.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person