Full-time, full benefits (medical, dental and life insurance, matching retirement plan, paid leave time)
Animal Control Officer – $5,000 Hiring Incentive!
Year Round – Full Time @Grand County posted 3 months ago Shortlist 1 Job OpeningsJob Detail
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Requires 21st Century Skills? Yes
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Job Function Other
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Education Level GED/High School Diploma
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Job Schedule Weekday
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Experience Level Entry Level
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Work Location On-Site
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Job Qualifies for Earn & Learn Program No
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Job Start Month November 2024
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Job Available Until Month Year round
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Benefits
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
This position is responsible for County operations for handling unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Patrols County, impounds uncontrolled animals with net, rope, or other device, and brings animals to County shelter to include implanting microchip identification.
• Issues verbal warning and written citations to pet owners failing to comply with County registration requirements.
• Maintains and cleans patrol vehicle.
• Processes animal adoptions for the County, coordinating with local veterinarians for spaying and neutering.
• Assists in providing food, water, and personal care to detained animals.
• Examines captured animals for injuries and delivers injured animals to Veterinarian for medical treatment.
• Euthanizes animals if dangerous to society or medically ill.
