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Animal Control Officer
City of Mt. Juliet —Mount Juliet, TN
- $20.51 - $29.16 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
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Animal Control Officer I
Montgomery County, Tennessee —Clarksville, TN
- From $21.56 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- High school diploma or GED
- Retirement plan
Animal Control Officer 1
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $53,306 a year
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Typing
- Paid holidays
Animal Control Officer 2
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County —Nashville, TN
- $58,130 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Paid holidays
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Animal Control Officer
City of Mt. Juliet —Mount Juliet, TN
Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license. Plan routine patrols to search for loose animals; prioritize calls using Animal Control division guidelines;…
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Animal Control Officer I
Montgomery County, Tennessee —Clarksville, TN
Must possess a valid driver’s license. Answering calls and complaints involving animal control. Acceptable verbal and conversation skills to effectively…
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Animal Control Officer

City of Mt. Juliet
Mount Juliet, TN

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Job Details

Full-time
$20.51 - $29.16 an hour

Qualifications

Companion animal handling
Pet care sanitation protocols
Veterinary preventive care
Writing skills
High school diploma or GED
Pet vaccination
Animal disease control
Driver's License
Driving
Animal Control Officer (ACO) Level 1 Certification

Full Job Description

GENERAL SUMMARY

To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City Ordinances and state laws governing the care and upkeep of animals in the City; and to impound, care for and dispose of animals as appropriate.

SUPERVISION

General supervision is provided by the Animal Control Director and/or Assistant Director or his/her designee.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Adhere and comply with the City of Mt. Juliet Personnel/Police Policy and Procedure Manual.
Plan routine patrols to search for loose animals; prioritize calls using Animal Control division guidelines; respond to calls and complaints regarding dead, loose and/or vicious animals.
Patrol city streets and roads in search for stray cats, dogs and other domestic animals.
Enforcement of applicable laws (federal and state) and local codes, and ordinances; protection of animals and citizens.
Enforce City animal control laws; explain ordinances relating to the care and keep of animals; issue citations for violations of animal control ordinances; appear in court on applicable cases.
Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate; transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated.
Euthanize sick, injured or homeless animals as necessary. Cremates animals as needed.
Assist in conducting education programs including making presentation at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhoods and responding to questions on the telephone.
Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
Works closely with the work of the Volunteer Coordinator and/or volunteers, to ensure compliance to all rules.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinate with the police department or other legal officials as needed; sign affidavits as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent.

EXPERIENCE

With 2-4 months of Animal Control/handling experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Possession of a valid Tennessee driver’s license.
Must obtain a certification as a Basic Animal Control officer through the National Animal Control Association within one year of employment.
Euthanasia Certification may be required.
Must obtain incinerator certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Various breeds of dogs, cats and other domestic animals.
Basic methods of animal collection and impoundment.
Principles and practices of record keeping and recording.
Pertinent federal, state, local laws, codes and ordinances related to the care and control of animals.
Proper authorized euthanasia and cremation techniques.

SKILL IN: * Proper authorized vaccination techniques

Handling, cleaning and grooming of animals, as needed

ABILITY TO: * Enforce animal regulations.

Work on call as necessary
Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.
Learn, interpret and apply laws and regulations of the City related to animal control.
Perform a variety of animal control activities
Learn and utilize proper handling and muzzling techniques
Maintain accurate records
Lift and move weights in excess of 100 pounds including animals, equipment or supplies
Prepare clear and concise reports
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
Work with Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of Work
Pass medical physical examination and drug test
Meet the City’s driving standards

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for”

Making observations
Reading and writing
Operating assigned equipment
Communicating with others

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities that may include the following: * Exposure to dirt, air contaminants, animals, temperature extremes, nose and toxic materials

Push, pull or lift equipment, supplies, and/or animals weighing over 100 lbs
Bend, twist, climb, crawl, squat, kneel or stoop to perform animal control duties
Stand, walk or run to perform animal control duties.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.51 - $29.16 per hour

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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