Animal Control Officer (External)
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Citrus County Sheriffs Office
Starting PayRate: $20.91/hour
General Description: Fulltime position working 12hour shifts as needed based upon mission and subject to oncall status. This position reports to the Animal Control Officer Supervisor and performs fieldwork in the enforcement of the countys animal control ordinances and state statutes.
Essential Functions:
- Monitors and responds to dispatched calls for service.
- Investigates reports of animal cruelty and vicious animals.
- Apprehends controls and confines loose unlicensed injured abandoned or dangerous animalsboth domestic and livestock.
- Assists law enforcement in animal control incidents.
- Assists the Health Department in issues regarding bites and possible rabies infection.
- Enforces animal control ordinance by issuing citations and warnings.
- Prepares reports and affidavits.
- Delivers and retrieves animal traps provided to citizens to trap aggressive and sick/injured animals.
- Testifies at trials hearings and depositions.
- Be subject to call out/on call status.
- All Citrus County Sheriffs Office employees are considered essential workers and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations including but not limited to inCounty and outofCounty deployments.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask and problem solve efficiently.
- Ability to be personable articulate and courteous.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to read interpret and follow procedural and policy manuals.
- Working knowledge of computer software programs and Microsoft Office.
Education Experience and Qualifications:
- Florida Animal Control Officer Certification preferred. Certified applicant will have selection preference.
- Experience in public speaking is preferred.
- Previous experience in animal control or related duties preferred.
Physical Demands:
- Physical strength and stamina to lift and load heavy animals into animal control trucks.
Requirements:
- High school diploma GED or equivalency required.
- Valid Florida drivers license.
Contact:Human Resources at (352)orfor more information.
DrugFree Workplace
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Intern
