Palm Beach County
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (PROVISIONAL) (Multiple Opportunities)
Palm Beach County, Florida, New York, United States
Overview
Performs specialized field work patrolling the County, enforcing County animal ordinances and State statutes. Responds to complaints concerning animals running at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals and animals creating a nuisance; conducts investigations and prepares related reports. Assists co-workers with handling and catching aggressive, possibly dangerous, injured and/or rabid animals in the field or at the shelter; performs animal euthanasia. Responsibilities
Patrols county areas to enforce animal ordinances and state laws. Responds to complaints about animals running at large, cruelty, injuries, and nuisances; conducts investigations and prepares related reports. Assists with handling and catching aggressive, injured, dangerous, or rabid animals in the field or at the shelter; performs animal euthanasia as required. Qualifications
Associate\'s Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours in Animal/Health Science. Equivalency: Graduation from high school or equivalent certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience working with animals. Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain and maintain Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) Animal Control Officer and Euthanasia Technician certifications within six (6) months of hire. Preferences
Two (2) or more years of experience working with animals and/or as an Animal Control Officer (must specify on application). Current valid FACA Animal Control Officer Certification (must specify on application). Euthanasia Technician Certification (must specify on application). Chemical Capture/Immobilization Certification (must specify on application). Additional Notes
Must be able to lift 100 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Respiratory screen/chest x-ray required for selected candidate. Will be required to complete a "Willingness to Work" acknowledgment with application. Selected candidate must successfully complete the pre-exposure rabies treatment/vaccination.
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Performs specialized field work patrolling the County, enforcing County animal ordinances and State statutes. Responds to complaints concerning animals running at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals and animals creating a nuisance; conducts investigations and prepares related reports. Assists co-workers with handling and catching aggressive, possibly dangerous, injured and/or rabid animals in the field or at the shelter; performs animal euthanasia. Responsibilities
Patrols county areas to enforce animal ordinances and state laws. Responds to complaints about animals running at large, cruelty, injuries, and nuisances; conducts investigations and prepares related reports. Assists with handling and catching aggressive, injured, dangerous, or rabid animals in the field or at the shelter; performs animal euthanasia as required. Qualifications
Associate\'s Degree or minimum of 60 semester hours in Animal/Health Science. Equivalency: Graduation from high school or equivalent certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience working with animals. Necessary Special Requirements: Must obtain and maintain Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) Animal Control Officer and Euthanasia Technician certifications within six (6) months of hire. Preferences
Two (2) or more years of experience working with animals and/or as an Animal Control Officer (must specify on application). Current valid FACA Animal Control Officer Certification (must specify on application). Euthanasia Technician Certification (must specify on application). Chemical Capture/Immobilization Certification (must specify on application). Additional Notes
Must be able to lift 100 pounds. Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment. Respiratory screen/chest x-ray required for selected candidate. Will be required to complete a "Willingness to Work" acknowledgment with application. Selected candidate must successfully complete the pre-exposure rabies treatment/vaccination.
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