Job Details

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Department: Montgomery County Animal Services

Job Grade: 8

Job Title:Animal Control Officer

Hourly Pay Rate: $19.87 - $26.63

Location: County Wide

Civil Service: Yes

Shift Hours: Sunday - Saturday 8:30am - 5:00pm (with 2 days off per week). Schedule subject to change.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES
• Safely and humanely, capture and transport animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
• Investigate reports of rabies exposure, dangerous or vicious animals and proper care violations.
• Participate in prevention services such as teaching bite prevention classes, responsible pet ownership classes, etc.
• Respond to observed or reported emergency situations and ordinance violations as well as after-hours emergency calls as needed.
• Write reports and record data on appropriate log/forms.
• Issue citations; obtain affidavits and testify in court.
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance, education regarding responsible animal ownership/ordinance requirements and assist in complaint mediation.
• Euthanize animals when necessary with understanding and compassion for the animal.
• Collect money and issues receipts for fee payments from citizens, if needed. Balances receipts and money collected daily, if applicable, to ensure an accurate record of money received.
• Regular, reliable and punctual attendance is an essential function of the job
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Possess animal control certification (Or obtain within six months of employment)
• Prior animal handling experience
• Knowledge of animal breeds and behavior helpful
• Data entry experience (at least 6 months)
• Valid Texas Driver's License
• Ability to work well with the Public, in person and by phone
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to work well under pressure with constant interruptions
• Physically able to lift/carry up to 80 pounds
• MUST be a Team player, able to work in a fast-pace environment and multi-task

After receiving a conditional offer of employment, applicant must pass a drug screen (1/2 cost = $20.00, responsibility of applicant) and may need a physical agility test (1/2 cost = $22.50, responsibility of applicant) before becoming an employee of Montgomery County.

Montgomery County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.