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Brownsville, Texas

Animal Control Officers

Labor/Operations

Full Time
Title: 531A - Animal Control Officer I
Organization: Health: Animal Control
Department: Animal Control Officers
Location: Health
Rate of Pay: $16.16

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the Animal Control Officer I is to patrol the city, control the population of domestic or wild animals, and enforce city ordinances. The Animal Control Officer I is responsible for issuing citations, responding to complaints, monitoring city areas, and catching animals. The class works according to some procedures; decides how and when to do things under general supervision.

KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Average skills; knowledge of commonly used work routines, rules, procedures, or operations; ability to use specialized equipment.
• Drives and patrols the city for violations of ordinances or animal problems and enforces those ordinances.
• Patrols sections of the city in a vehicle looking for violations of city ordinances and health codes, and deals with the public regarding these violations.
• Handles all calls from the public related to pest control or removal.
• Investigates complaints or problems, and issues citations for violations.
• Catches, detains, treats, or euthanizes animals.
• Writes reports on calls, court cases, and other documentation.
• Answers phone, communicates, and educates the public regarding questions and information about city ordinances.
• Performs related tasks as necessary.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

High school graduation or GED plus one year of experience.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

The City of Brownsville requires all employees to successfully pass a Drug & Alcohol and a physical examination and a Background Check.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The City of Brownsville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

Please refer the Job description for details