ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I

This is entry level routine work enforcing animal control laws, ordinances and regulations.
 

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JURISDICTIONS                                                            YEARLY RATE
MOBILE COUNTY                                                           $27,312 - $43,668
CITY OF MOBILE                                                            $27,312 - $43,668
CITY OF PRICHARD                                                       $19,860 - $30,804
CITY OF CHICKASAW                                                    $18,012 - $28,936
CITY OF SARALAND                                                      $29,376 - $46,968
CITY OF SATSUMA                                                         $25,440 - $40,680

EXAMINATION: IMPORTANT NOTICE TO APPLICANTS. READ CAREFULLY. No written or oral examination will be required. Applicants will be scored on the basis of an evaluation of their education, training, experience and personal qualifications as outlined by the candidates' sworn statements in their application, upon corroborative evidence obtained by investigation and the applicants' responses to the job-specific Supplemental Questions. Applicants must provide all background information and supportive documents as requested on the application, supplemental questions and job posting.

 

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with the public, preferably working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment.

Essential Requirements of the Work:
Some knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations governing the capture, custody and disposition of animals; some knowledge of safety practices and procedures in dealing with animals; some knowledge of the geography of the area assigned to patrol; some knowledge of the tools and techniques employed in animal euthanasia; ability to read, interpret and explain animal control laws, ordinances and regulations; ability to make clear, concise reports; ability to operate animal control vehicles; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to operate a two-way radio; ability to perform strenuous tasks such as lifting, carrying, crawling and running; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

Examples of Work:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks which may be found in positions of this class.) Investigates complaints about vicious, diseased, nuisance or stray animals; picks up animals running loose or being kept in violation of laws and ordinances; transports animals to the animal shelter; dispatches personnel by two-way radio to investigate complaints; records location where animals were captured; feeds and cares for animals; administers medications and vaccinations; euthanizes sick, suspicious or unclaimed animals; disposes of bodies of dead animals; operates animal control vehicles; enforces animal control laws, ordinances and regulations; issues warrants for violation of ordinances; refers those who refuse to comply with animal control ordinances to the proper authority; attends court and submits pictures and physical evidence; unloads food and supplies from supply trucks; cleans vehicles and animal shelter facilities; checks in animals using security stick while handling animals; sees that animals are properly tagged and penned; releases animals to proper owner; assists customers in the adoption of animals; assists in maintaining vehicles and equipment; keeps daily records of all calls and complaints answered, gasoline used and mileage driven; files complaints about biting animals; makes activity reports; works after normal business hours on a rotational basis and on weekends, as assigned; performs related work as required.