Animal Control Officer

Job Title:  Animal Control Officer

Department:  Police

Salary:  Grade 10

Hours:  Daytime hours with occasional overtime

Summary:  

This position involves performing of routine task enforcing animal control laws, ordinances and regulations in the City.  Works under the general supervision of Police Captain.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Patrol an assigned area and perform routine tasks in enforcing animal control laws, ordinances and regulations
• Investigate complaints about vicious, nuisance, or stray animals
• Pick up animals that are roaming or being kept in violation of laws and ordinances
• Transport animals to the animal shelter
• Feed and care for animals as needed
• Operate animal control vehicles
• Refer individuals who refuse to comply with animal control ordinances to the proper authority
• Issue court summons for violation of ordinances
• Attend court and submit pictures and physical evidence
• Ensure that animals are properly tagged and penned
• Assist in maintaining equipment
• File complaints about biting animals
• Prepare activity reports
• Perform other job duties as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Must be graduate from an accredited high school or have a GED. 
• Have a minimum of one year of experience working with the public and animals or a combination thereof. 
• Possess a valid Alabama driver’s license and a driving record suitable for insurability. 
• Willing to work non-standard hours and overtime as required. 
• Willing to travel overnight to attend continuing education courses and workshops as required. 
• Be physically able to perform the essential functions of the position (walking, standing, squatting, bending, twisting, kneeling and lift a minimum of 50 pounds). 
• Performing manual tasks for extended periods of time and in unfavorable weather conditions (temperatures of over 90 degrees and below 32 degrees).  

Posting Dates:  11/29/22 – 12/13/22 

City Employees interested in this position should contact Kathy Railey at 256-329-6782.  Seniority alone will not be the determining factor.

External applicants can come to the Municipal Complex to complete an application, or apply online at alexandercityal.gov.

The City of Alexander City is an Equal Opportunity Employer