Job Overview
As an Animal Welfare Officer, you will play a crucial role in protecting animals, maintaining public safety and enforcing laws within the community. This position requires a dedicated individual who is committed to the humane treatment of animals, protecting the community, and ensuring the safety and well-being of pets and people.
Work 29-35 hours per week, with opportunities for full time positions as they become available.
Responsibilities
- Respond promptly to calls for service, emergencies, and incidents involving stray, injured, abused or dangerous animals.
- Enforce animal welfare and rabies control laws by issuing citations, corrections, warnings or filing criminal charges.
- Conduct thorough investigations, including gathering evidence and interviewing victims and witnesses.
- Write detailed reports documenting incidents, investigations, and enforcement actions.
- Provide immediate care and aid to animals in distress.
- Handle animals safely and humanely and transport securely to the shelter or veterinarian.
- Scan lost pets for microchips and canvas neighborhoods to return to owners.
- Proactively patrol assigned areas.
- Manage conflict situations effectively to de-escalate tensions and mediate a resolution.
- Educate the public on animal control, rabies and cruelty laws. Provide resources to help with compliance where appropriate.
- Collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, first responders, and community organizations.
Experience
Ideal candidates will possess a combination of the following skills:
- Experience in law enforcement, public safety, emergency response, military service, veterinary technology, or animal care, behavior or handling is preferred.
- Knowledge of investigation processes.
- Strong leadership abilities with experience in conflict management.
- Strong report writing skills.
- Possess integrity, professionalism and solid work ethic.
- Able to deal firmly and courteously with the public.
- Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft Office, email, internet, and data management systems.
- Minimum high school diploma or equivalent. College or equivalent work experience preferred.
- Valid driving license with no restrictions is condition of employment
- Clear criminal background report is condition of employment
As a condition of hire you must obtain an Animal Welfare Officer certification. Training will be provided by the Office of Animal Welfare.
Pay: $22.34 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
