Job Opening Animal Control Officer

Salary: $19.00 Hourly

Location: Mesquite, NV

Job Type: Part Time

Department: Police

Job Number: 00200

Closing: 2/13/2022 11:59 PM Pacific

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Description: Job descriptions/specifications are intended to indicate the essential functions and levels of work difficulty of the position and are not intended to describe in detail all of the position's specific duties and responsibilities nor exclude other duties of similar level or difficulty.  Additionally, it is not intended to limit management's rights to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision.

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Examples of Duties

‍1.Serve as a representative of the City of Mesquite, demonstrating a positive attitude and progressive actions through the display of professionalism, courtesy, and appropriate tact and discretion in all interactions with other employees and with the public.
2.Patrol city streets and roads; search for stray domestic and wild animals; plan routine patrols as necessary.
3.Assist Animal Control Officer with operation of the Mesquite Animal Shelter.
4.Responsible for the care and control of animals housed at the Shelter.
5.Maintain files and records.
6.Maintain safety and security of Animal Shelter.
7.Respond to calls, captures, transports, and impounds stray animals.
8.Issue citations or notices of violation in the enforcement of ordinances relating to animal control.
9.Research and update computerized records; prepare a variety of reports.
10.Assist with investigations of reported violations of zoning code provisions regarding the keeping of animals and cruelty to animals, reports of animal bites, and animal nuisance complaints.
11.Interview complainant and identify animal owners.
12.Establish quarantines to determine health of animals; may impound seriously injured or ill animals and arrange for veterinary care.
13.Provide assistance to the public regarding animal control matters; responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws.
14.Perform various duties involved in kennel maintenance, clean kennels and feed impounded animals.
15.Perform various office duties including the redemption or purchase of impounded animals, receive fees, issue receipts, receive and record reports of lost and found animals.
16.Pick up and transport dead animals to landfill for disposal or to a laboratory for testing in the event of suspected rabies.
17.Be dependable and meet acceptable attendance requirements at all times.
18.Follow all applicable safety rules and regulations.

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