City of Mesquite

Animal Services Officer

City of Mesquite  •  $21.04 - $24.54/hr  •  Mesquite, TX (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

Posting number: 2600233

Department: Animal Services

Job classification: Animal Services Officer

Posting type: Open

Categories: Code Enforcement, Community Services, Animal Control, Animal Services, Customer Service


Salary: $21.04/hr. minimum - $24.54/hr. midpoint (Depending on qualifications)

To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City and state laws governing the care and keep of animals in the City; and to impound, care for, and dispose of animals as appropriate.

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SUPERVISION
General supervision is provided by the Field Operations Supervisor.

Examples of duties

  • All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
  • Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
  • Plan routine patrols to search for loose animals; prioritize calls using Animal Services Division guidelines; respond to calls and complaints regarding dead or loose animals.
  • Enforce City Animal Control laws; explain ordinances relating to the care and keep of animals; issue citations for violations of Animal Control ordinances; appear in court on applicable cases.
  • Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate; transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated. Euthanize sick, injured or homeless animals as necessary.
  • Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats or other animals creating nuisances; take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse; investigate animal bite reports, prepare rabies specimens as necessary.
  • Assist in conducting education programs including making presentations at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhood and responding to questions on the telephone.
  • Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of daily records and reports.
  • Provide assistance to customers wishing to adopt an animal; escorts customers through the Shelter; responds to and directs questions regarding adoption or purchasing procedures.
  • Impound and process final dispositions for all animals processed through the shelter.
  • Provide care for animals in the Shelter including feeding, cleaning and monitoring animal behavior. Monitor conditions of animals and implement precautionary measures in order to prevent disease transmission. Clean and disinfect pens, floors and related areas in accordance with established practices.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of files and filing systems; reviews and verifies records and computer files.
  • Provide general office assistance such as answering phones, data entry, or other related duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Coordinate with police department or other legal officials as needed; sign affidavits as appropriate.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION
  • High School Diploma or GED.
EXPERIENCE
  • One (1) year of animal handling experience or one (1) year experience in explaining and enforcing regulations and procedures to the public or a combination of the two.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
  • Possession of a valid driver's license.
  • Must obtain a certification as a Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of Health within six months of employment.
  • Certified by the Texas Department of State Health Services for Euthanasia Technician or ability to obtain certification within 6 months of employment.
WORK SCHEDULE
  • Various
City of Mesquite

About City of Mesquite

Mesquite is one of the largest cities in the Dallas-Ft. Worth region. City employees proudly serve the community with their Real. Texas. Service. With more than 1,000 employees, the city offers an array of municipal services and programs.

The Mesquite community is quintessentially Texas, offering everything from a rodeo at Mesquite Arena to symphony music at the Mesquite Arts Center, and lots in between. Located just 15 minutes east of downtown Dallas, Mesquite offers all the amenities of a major metropolitan area, but with the friendly charm and value of small town hospitality. Mesquite's location is a tremendous attraction to employees, with easy access from IH-635, IH-20, IH-20, U.S. Hwy 80.

Founded in 1873, Mesquite originally developed as a depot stop for the Texas and Pacific railroad. Now Texas’ 18th largest city, more than 140,000 people call Mesquite home with affordable housing, award-winning recreation, an outstanding education system, plus a variety of shopping, dining and entertainment options. Ranked seventh by SmartAsset in the top U.S. cities where millennials are buying homes, Mesquite’s location and home value make the area prime real estate for those looking to settle into authentic Texas living. The Town East Mall and the surrounding retail area, continues to be a major regional attraction.

Mesquite is ideally located with the four major highways connecting the city to the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Also, Mesquite offers the Mesquite Metro Airport for corporate travelers, and Love Field is just 30 minutes away and DFW International Airport is a short 45-minute trip.

Discover more at www.cityofmesquite.com.

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