Job Description
Animal Control Officer
(Lexington-Fayette Animal Care and Control)
Lexington, KY, United States of America
Job Skills / Requirements
Key Accountabilities:
-Knows, understands, and enforces current laws and ordinances
-Completes all ACO activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
-Prioritizes compassionate and humane treatment of animals
-Patrols the city and responds to calls from dispatch
-Picks up strays and animals in danger
-Achieves and maintains citation authority
-Interfaces with the public to inform, educate, and resolve animal-related issues
-Impounds, vaccinates, and houses animals per protocol
-Notifies owners of impounded animals
-Interprets situations, partners with the Vet Tech department when necessary, and provides basic care for animals as needed
-Responds positively to structured hierarchy and constructive feedback
-Maintains exemplary driving record
-Operates dispatch as needed
-Assists Cruelty Investigator as necessary
-Interfaces with other agencies and departments
-Compiles evidence and appears in court as necessary
-Processes incoming animals per protocol
-Completes paperwork as necessary
-Completes and maintains computerized documentation of animals
-Knows, understands, and enforces current laws and ordinances
-Completes all ACO activities consistent with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
-Prioritizes compassionate and humane treatment of animals
-Patrols the city and responds to calls from dispatch
-Picks up strays and animals in danger
-Achieves and maintains citation authority
-Interfaces with the public to inform, educate, and resolve animal-related issues
-Impounds, vaccinates, and houses animals per protocol
-Notifies owners of impounded animals
-Interprets situations, partners with the Vet Tech department when necessary, and provides basic care for animals as needed
-Responds positively to structured hierarchy and constructive feedback
-Maintains exemplary driving record
-Operates dispatch as needed
-Assists Cruelty Investigator as necessary
-Interfaces with other agencies and departments
-Compiles evidence and appears in court as necessary
-Processes incoming animals per protocol
-Completes paperwork as necessary
-Completes and maintains computerized documentation of animals
Education Requirements (All)
High School Diploma
Additional Information / Benefits
This job reports to the Assistant Chief of Animal Care and Control
This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift, 2nd Shift, 3rd Shift, Weekends, availability to work on holidays also required.
Number of Openings for this position: 2