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Animal Control Officer

* Job Type: Full Time
* Salary / Pay Rate: Hourly rate: $18.04 – $18.53
* Post Date: 06/20/2024 8:00 AM

*Join GCHD’s Animal Services Team!*

*Galveston County Health District is seeking an Animal Control Officer! *

This position is responsible for patrols, gets dispatched to citizen calls, captures, confines, and euthanizes stray, diseased and dangerous dogs and cats. 

*We can offer you:*


* Excellent benefits; including an Amazing retirement package, Affordable medical insurance, Rich paid time off plans, FREE life insurance, FREE long-term disability, FREE parking and much more! 
* Team-oriented environment                                                                                                                                                                                                             
* Hourly rate: $18.04 – $18.53

*We want you to join our team of professionals and begin a long-term career with us! *If you meet the criteria listed below, please apply.

*Required: *


* Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent
* Must successfully complete Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within one year of employment - Current certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer preferred
* 1 year+ work experience in a government animal shelter providing animal control services and/or 1-year full-time work with foster, rescue, and/or animal oriented volunteer groups preferred
* Experience in handling potentially aggressive animals; using various animal care and control equipment including catch poles, leashes, muzzles, traps etc. as well as administering injections to dogs, cats and wild animal is required
* Knowledge of county geography and street locations and ordinances and statues related to the control of dogs and cats preferred
* Current euthanasia certification preferred (must be certified within 6 months of hire date)
* Knowledge of safe driving skills is required
* Ability for spur of the moment transportation without relying on organization vehicles.
* Must possess or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Texas for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
* Department of Motor Vehicle check may be required, if applicable.
* Must have satisfactory DMV/MVR background check
* Customer Service Oriented.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent Computer Skills MS Office.
* Must be willing and able to work evening and weekend hours if necessary.
* Must be in compliance with GCHD Immunizations policy.
* Must be in compliance with ICS training requirements.
* Must pass criminal background check and drug/alcohol screening.

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"An equivalent combination of education and work experience which appropriately demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above described essential functions will be considered when hiring for this role. "

*Traditional Duties:*


* Enforces ordinances and statutes related to the control of dogs and cats by patrolling assigned areas and picking up dogs and cats which are in violation of state and/or county codes
* Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray or trapped dogs and cats
* May respond to calls that involves non-domestic animals and/or wildlife as approved by the Director Animal Services
* Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray and abused dogs and cats
* Maintain controlled substance logbook
* Investigates cases of cruelty to dogs and cats, abandonment, and barking dogs, etc.
* Ensures that confinement of such dogs and cats is according to Health District policy and procedure
* Investigates, quarantines, and follows up on animal bites
* Documents animal control incidents, bite investigations, violations, citations, etc. Into Animal Services software system
* Will be required to input data into assigned laptop while in the field
* Appears in court to respond to court requests for contested citations
* Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animals bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics
* Operates and maintains a county animal control vehicle according to policy
* Will euthanize vicious, diseased, and/or unclaimed animals dogs and cats according to policy and procedure
* Must maintain all necessary CE to retain the ACO certification
* Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

*No Phone Calls Please*

*ADA/EEO/DFWP*

*Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County*

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