Animal Control Officer PT

City of DeSoto • DeSoto, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1w ago

Our Core Values

We LOVE DeSoto

L- We lift up our community
O- We take ownership of our collective performance
V- We value and respect all employees
E- We empower employees to grow

The purpose of this position is to manage the animal population and control diseases spread by animals. This is accomplished by enforcing the public health code; capturing and impounding unlicensed, stray animals; and enforcing the public health code. Other duties include providing health and safety information to citizens and the general public.

Enforces ordinances and public health codes by patrolling for loose and stray animals; investigating code violations; issuing citations; and providing testimony in legal actions.
Protects the general health of the community by responding to citizen complaints about stray animals or other animal threats; apprehending stray animals; and investigating bite cases and reports of animal cruelty.
Controls the spread of disease by capturing, euthanizing, and preparing specimens for analysis.
Provides information to citizens about animal care and codes by meeting with citizen groups; visiting residences; and distributing educational materials.

High school diploma or equivalent
Two years of related experience working with animals

Knowledge of techniques for the control and euthanizing of animals
Knowledge of local, state and federal regulations regarding animal control and animal cruelty
Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with co-workers, the public, and elected and appointed officials
Skill in the operation and use of standard office software which includes databases and presentation programs, along with standard Microsoft products

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