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Section 14 animal care analysis



       ANIMAL CARE & CONTROL UNIT
       The Animal Control Unit provides response for complaints concerning domestic animals, reptiles
       and livestock.  The Animal Control Officer is responsible for impounding animals that are stray,
       abused or abandoned, animals needing quarantine which have bitten humans or exhibiting signs of
       disease. They are responsible for disposing of dead animals. Animal Control Officers often
       respond to dangerous or aggressive animals and require extensive training to safely resolve such
       matters. They often serve as the Local Rabies Control Authority and sit on Shelter Advisory
       Boards required by state law.
       CURRENT CONFIGURATION
       •One Animal Control Officer position to complete assigned animal control duties.
       •One Animal Control vehicle
       •Operational kennel facility which has passed state inspection.
       •Possesses a DEA license for controlled substances
       •Working under an ILA with Glenn Heights for shared kennel services

       RESPONSIBILITIES
       The Animal Control Officer works independently under the general supervision and direction of a
       Police Lieutenant and under the command of the Police Chief.  This person performs various
       technical & skilled tasks involved in the care and control of animals to ensure compliance of the
       City’s Animal Control Ordinances, State laws and safety of citizens. The Animal Control Officer
       must possess the following abilities to include but not limited to:
     •    Functional knowledge of the current state &   •     Ability to work non-standard shifts and
          local laws regarding animals, including             overtime to include some weekends
          euthanasia.                                   •     Ability to work in different environmental
     •    Knowledge of basic capture & restraint              factors and conditions
          procedures                                    •     Ability to serve as the Local Rabies Control
     •    Ability to effect the capture and restraint of      Authority
          different types of animals                    •     Ability to serve as a member of Animal
     •    Knowledge of the care & handling of animals         Control/Shelter Advisory Board
          to include movement, control and lifting of   •     Ability to work around and near  potentially
          animals not to exceed 85 pounds.                    hazardous animals and conditions
     •    Demonstrated ability to work independently,   •     Ability to operate a vehicle and associated
          with minimal supervision while handling             animal control equipment to include live
          animals and working related cases for               traps, tranquilizer weapons, catchpoles or
          investigation.                                      firearms as needed.
     •    Demonstrated excellent customer service
          skills
     •    Experience handling animals & performing
          euthanasia process


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