Job Description

HOURS:          M-S, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., (Varies), weekends as scheduled, on-call after hours rotation

SALARY:        $14.22 - $14.79 per hour – PER UNION CONTRACT

SUMMARY:

Serves County as Animal Control Officer.  Provides customer service and administrative / clerical support for the Animal Control Office.

DUTIES:        

1. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

2. Promotes and maintains positive and effective working relationships and promotes good public relationships as a representative of Licking County Government.

3. Patrols County and enforces statutes governing licensing and the regulation of dogs as required by the ORC; investigates calls and complaints regarding dogs running at large, dog bites, animal livestock kills, stray, hostile, injured, or sick dogs; seizes and impounds dogs (e.g., lifts, loads, transports, and unloads animals, etc.) 

4. Assists other County Law Enforcement agencies in executing search warrants.

5. Maintains the bookkeeping and data entry for all dog bite reports, quarantine orders and rabies submission reports.  Notified Health Department on status of all quarantined animals at Animal Shelter.

6. Prepares documents and statement of charges to present in a court of law; appear and testify in a court of law.

7. Seize and secure evidence in nuisance cases.

8. Performs tasks related to care of animals; cleans cages.   Performs custodial tasks involving physical labor and use of equipment. 

9. Performs euthanasia and disposes of animals using certified methods and equipment as necessary.

10. Fills in for office clerical staff as necessary (assists in adoptions, issuance of licenses, etc.).

11. Totals and balances daily receipts at the end of each shift as needed.

12. Directs Community Service personnel in completion of tasks as needed.

13. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to the essential functions of the position and all agency safety procedures.

14. Remains informed of current developments and procedures pertinent to duties; may be required to attend seminars/training.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; and one (1) to two (2) years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (AGENCY/DEPT. QUALIFICATIONS):

Understand House Bill 14.  Deeming dogs as dangerous or vicious.  Knowledge of interaction with volunteers or concerned citizens regarding various animal related issues.

Valid Ohio Driver’s license; *Oath of Office to serve as a Deputy Dog Warden; *Euthanasia Technician Certification. (*obtained within 12 months after hire or job placement.)

Additional Information

APPLICATION PROCEDURES:  Applicants must submit a completed application, resume and cover letter.  Please submit to the Human Resources Department, 20 South Second Street, 3rd. Floor, Newark, Ohio 43055 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily.  Applications can be obtained in person in the Human Resources Department or printed from the website at www.lcounty.com.

Successful candidates will be subject to Licking County’s pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Licking County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.