Animal Control Officer

at  Scott County Government

Animal Control Officer

Individual needed to provide general care, handling and cleaning for stray and adoptable animals. Duties include:

• Enforcement of all state laws and local ordinances pertaining to domestic animals
• Greeting and assisting the public
• Receiving and resolving complaints
• Picking up stray and unwanted animals
• Responding to emergency calls
• Assisting with possible cruelty and abandonment investigations

Individual selected will also perform some kennel work, complete general office duties, assist with adoptions, return animals to owners, assist in cleaning and maintaining shelter and grounds, assist in euthanasia when necessary, and maintain all related records and paperwork.
Position may include some limited evening, weekend, and holiday work.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from high school or GED equivalent
• Must live in Scott County or within close proximity to Georgetown to be able to respond to emergency calls within 30 minutes
• Background check and valid driver’s license
  Preference will be given to applicants with prior volunteer or work-related experience with animals.
  Please apply by Friday, November 8; however, applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please apply by following the employment opportunities link at www.scottky.gov.
  The starting wage is $18.87/hr. and a higher starting wage is possible for candidates with several years of related animal control work experience. For details on employment benefits, please visit our webpage at https://scottky.gov/employee-benefits-documents/ .
  Scott County Government is an equal opportunity employer committed to enhancing the diversity of its workforce.

• Enforcement of all state laws and local ordinances pertaining to domestic animals
• Greeting and assisting the public
• Receiving and resolving complaints
• Picking up stray and unwanted animals
• Responding to emergency calls
• Assisting with possible cruelty and abandonment investigation