ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER
The City of Seguin is looking for an Animal Services Officer. This position maintains the animal services facility, captures and impounds animals located while on patrol or in response to complaints, disposes of certain animals using humane methods, and maintains appropriate records and reports. Applicants must be able to obtain a Basic Animal Control Certification and Euthanasia Certification within 120 days of employment.
The Animal Services Officer position requires a H.S. diploma or G.E.D., and at least six months working in animal shelter operations.
For further details about the job duties, please see attached job description.
Summary Of Position
Maintains the animal services facility, captures and impounds animals located while on patrol or in response to complaints, disposes of certain animals using humane methods, and maintains appropriate records and reports.
Examples Of Work
Essential Duties*
- Maintains animal shelter, grounds, vehicle, and equipment, including cleaning and disinfecting cages and yard areas; feeding, watering, and categorizing impounded animals; and providing special attention to quarantined animals
- Drives a vehicle while patrolling for stray, vicious, or injured animals and responds to citizen complaints regarding same;
- Removes, impounds, and cares for stray and unwanted animals;
- Maintains up-to-date records and files reports on daily activities;
- Issues citations, warnings, and responds to complaints and may be called on to testify in municipal court;
- Removes dead animals and disposes of them properly;
- Starting Salary: $18.55/Hour
- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
- The City of Seguin is an "Equal Employment Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)
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