Description:
Responsible for the investigation of all complaints of stray animals/disturbances, issuing of warnings and/or citations for violations of the Pulaski County Animal Control Ordinance, and apprehension and impounding of stray animals; responsible for the investigation of suspected animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect and assistance in the enforcement of the animal cruelty law.
Essential Job Functions
- Receives calls from the public reporting suspected animal cruelty or abuse.
- Investigates reported animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse cases by field investigation, interviewing of owners and witnesses, and inspection of animals.
- Researches records from public agencies, property records, PAGIS mapping system, etc. to attempt to identify animal ownership as necessary.
- Completes reports summarizing conditions found and determination of abuse; discusses results with the animal owner.
- Confers with supervisor to determine if a case will be submitted to Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for prosecution.
- Explains animal cruelty law to the public; explains cases required for domestic animals and livestock.
- Performs follow-up inspections to ensure animal care instructions have been followed.
- Conducts on-site investigations concerning complaints and violations of the Pulaski County Animal Service Ordinance.
- Issues warning and/or citations to citizens for violations of the ordinance.
- Apprehends stray animals or animals who have bitten someone by using a trap or snare pole as needed; uses a tranquilizer gun, if necessary, to subdue the animal.
- Conducts quarantine impoundments and follow-up observation; relays information concerning the status of animals to bite victims and medical staff.
- Completes daily reports for each investigation made describing the location, complaint, and action taken; submits to supervisor.
- Explains the animal control ordinance, animal cruelty statute, and all applicable regulations governing the ownership and care of pets to the public.
- Picks up dead animals utilizing appropriate safety and disposal methods.
- Cleans and inspects vehicles for proper working order on a regular basis.
- Testifies in court when needed concerning animal cruelty cases, citations issued, violations of the ordinance, or other related issues as needed.
- Documents usage of tranquilizer drugs; reports documentation of usage to the provider of chemical capture drugs; maintains usage documentation records and attaches documentation to animal call response report.
- Serves as an animal care technician ensuring the welfare and proper care of animals within the shelter facility; provides food and water and any additional care required.
- Cleans kennels and surrounding work areas within the shelter in accordance with proper disease control requirements; maintains supplies and equipment in a sanitary condition.
- Assists in performing euthanasia of animals in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and animal control ordinances.
Secondary Duties And Responsibilities
- Ensures abused animals receive all necessary medical testing and care to address conditions if resources are available.
- Assists with the maintenance of euthanasia records; completes necessary reports and makes appropriate entries in the logbook.
- Performs other related duties as required.