Job Classification: Animal Services Officer
The City of Benton is accepting applications for the above listed position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Shall respond to all calls involving an animal.
- Operates a City vehicle to patrol the City
- Answers questions and provides information to the public regarding animal laws, ordinances, and procedures.
- Investigates alleged violations of animal laws and ordinances; interviews suspected violators and witnesses and gathers appropriate physical evidence; obtains and serves seizure warrants.
- Issues citations and warnings to violators; testifies in court as required.
- Captures, restrains, and handles a variety of animals by using available equipment; transports captured animals to Animal Services Center.
- Investigates animal bites, prepares detailed reports, and quarantines biting animals for rabies hold.
- Tranquilizes and euthanizes animals by injections; maintains accurate euthanasia records.
- Disposes of dangerous, injured, and dead animals found within the City limits.
- Maintains files of each investigation; maintains record cards for each animal impounded.
- Document all calls responded to in Shelter Management.
- Assists in adoption fairs and educational programs for local organizations.
- Will be required to work and serve on-call outside of normal business hours, including nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed by the department, as needed.
- Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Diploma or equivalent;
- Must possess a valid Arkansas Driver's License
- Two (2) years of experience in the general care, handling and feeding of domestic animals.
- Current Arkansas Certification of Training for Animal Euthanasia by lethal injection, or must be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment;
- Current Certification of Training for taser immobilization of animals, or must be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of employment;
- Current National Animal Control Officer Certification, or must be able to obtain with one (1) year of employment;
- Proficient in Microsoft 365
Those who are interested in the position can fill out an application at www.bentonar.gov.
EOE
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $26.41 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Preferred)
- Night Shift (Preferred)
- Overnight Shift (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
