Vacancy expired!
Galveston County Health District is seeking a new Animal Control Officer!
The right candidate will be responsible for patrols, gets dispatched to citizen calls, captures, confines, and euthanizes stray, diseased and dangerous dogs and cats.
We can offer you:
Excellent benefits; including an amazing retirement package, rich Paid Time Off plans, Free Life Insurance, FREE Long-Term Disability, Affordable Medical insurance, FREE parking and much, much more!
Team-oriented environment
Hourly Rate: $15.61-$17.55
We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long term career with us! If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.
Required:
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
Must successfully complete Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within one year of employment - Current certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer preferred
1 year+ work experience in a government animal shelter providing animal control services and/or 1 year full-time work with foster, rescue, and/or animal oriented volunteer groups preferred
Experience in handling potentially aggressive animals; using various animal care and control equipment including catch poles, leashes, muzzles, traps etc. as well as administering injections to dogs, cats and wild animal is required
Knowledge of county geography and street locations and ordinances and statues related to the control of dogs and cats preferred
Current euthanasia certification preferred (must be certified within 6 months of hire date)
Knowledge of safe driving skills is required
Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles
Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable
Must have satisfactory DMV/MVR background check
Customer Service Oriented
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent Computer Skills MS Office
Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary
Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy
Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements
Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening
An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role.
Traditional Duties:
Enforces ordinances and statutes related to the control of dogs and cats by patrolling assigned areas and picking up dogs and cats which are in violation of state and/or county codes
Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray or trapped dogs and cats
May respond to calls that involves non-domestic animals and/or wildlife as approved by the Director Animal Services
Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray and abused dogs and cats
Investigates cases of cruelty to dogs and cats, abandonment, and barking dogs, etc.
Ensures that confinement of such dogs and cats is according to Health District policy and procedure
Investigates, quarantines, and follows up on animal bites
Documents animal control incidents, bite investigations, violations, citations, etc. Into Animal Services software system
Will be required to input data into assigned laptop while in the field
Appears in court to respond to court requests for contested citations
Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animals bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics
Operates and maintains a county animal control vehicle according to policy
Will euthanize vicious, diseased, and/or unclaimed animals dogs and cats according to policy and procedure
Must maintain all necessary CE to retain the ACO certification
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor
To apply please visit http://www.gchd.org/about-us/career-opportunities and fill out our online application. Applications can be submitted by fax to (409) 938-2284, emailed to apply@gchd.org or in person at 9850-A, Suite A-111, Emmett F. Lowry Expressway, Texas City, TX 77591.
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Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the Optimal Health and Well-Being of Galveston County