Animal Control Officer - Animal Control Job at Fayette County Chamber of Commerce, Fayetteville, GA

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  • Fayette County Chamber of Commerce
  • Fayetteville, GA

Job Description

Animal Control Officer

This is a full-time position with benefits. This position is responsible for enforcing the animal control ordinance and ensuring the humane treatment of animals in the county's protective custody. An incumbent in this position may be designated "Senior Animal Control Officer". Major duties include but are not limited to:

  • Responds to calls from citizens; investigates reports of animal cruelty; prepares and files incident reports; interprets laws and ordinances and serves citations and subpoenas; impounds stray animals; provides aid to sick or injured animals; responds to animal bite reports; secures aggressive animals; arranges quarantine for animals.
  • Cleans and disinfects dog kennels and cat cages; sweeps, mops, and disinfects floors; provides medical treatment to animals; feeds animals; monitors animals for signs of injury or illness.
  • Answers multiple phone lines; processes complaints; dispatches field officers; records animal intakes, adoption education and counseling; prepares rabies specimens; prepares court cases; attends and testifies in court.
  • Performs euthanasia according to proper standards for sick, injured, aggressive, and unwanted animals; transports animals for disposal.
  • Responds to after-hours emergencies as needed.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent.
  • No experience requirements.
  • Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Starting Salary - $39,374.53 To Apply - Fayette County, GA

Job Tags

Full time

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