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TEXAS ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES Animal Control Officer in Livingston, Texas
POLK COUNTY APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED FOR ALL POSITIONS - DO NOT USE "APPLY" BUTTON AS IT WILL RESULT IN INVALID APPLICATION PROCESS - THE POLK COUNTY APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://newtools.cira.state.tx.us/upload/page/3595/Polk County Employment Application.pdf
Job Description: ANIMAL CONTROL
OFFICER
SUMMARY OF
POSITION
:
Protects residents from and educates the community about stray or vicious animals and related diseases; operates the animal control center; captures, impounds, and, when necessary, disposes of animals; maintains records; prepares and submits reports; and enforces Polk County Animal Control Ordinances.
ORGANIZATIONAL
RELATIONSHIPS
:
- Reports to: Sergeant.
- Directs : This is a non-supervisory position.
- Other : Contact with other county employees, local veterinarians, Texas Department of health inspectors, city and county law enforcement officers, and the general public.
EXAMPLES OF
WORK
:
Essential
Duties
*
Ensures that euthanasia is performed in a humane and safe manner in accordance with Texas Administrative Code. Rule 169.84
Supervises the maintenance of and maintains animal control center, grounds, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with state regulations;
Maintains up-to-date records and files reports with supervisor, Justice of the Peace court, and Texas Department of Health on activities; may be called on to testify in court;
Participates in local vaccination, spay and neuter, and adoption
programs;
Prepares policies and procedures for departmental operations and assists in developing animal control regulations; and enforces Polk County Animal Control Ordinances as approved by the Commissioners Court;
Removes, impounds, and cares for stray and unwanted animals; provides information to the public for locating lost pets;
Subject to emergency call-in and weekend duty, at the supervisor's
direction.
Other Important Duties*
Makes presentations to schools and civic groups about animal control; Publicizes animal control activities; and Performs such other duties as may be assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND
ABILITIES:
Knowledge of: euthanasia procedures and the laws and regulations governing the licensing, quarantine, and impounding of animals.
Ability to: use a tranquilizer gun; chase and apprehend animals; load and unload animals; develop and maintain cooperative relationships with co-workers and the public; and communicate effectively.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND
TRAINING:
High school education or its equivalent, and one year of related experience.
or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES
REQUIRED:
Certification from the Texas Department of health as a Certi