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Pulaski County•Government

Animal Services Officer II

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Work type

Onsite

Employment

Full Time

Experience

2-5 years

Compensation

$31.5K - $41.5K per year

Posted

21h ago

Summary and responsibilities

Role overview

Summary

This role involves investigating complaints of stray animals, animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect, issuing citations for ordinance violations, and apprehending and impounding animals. The officer is also responsible for animal care within the shelter, including feeding, cleaning, and assisting with euthanasia, and may be required to testify in court.

JOB SUMMARY

Investigates animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, stray animal complaints, and violations of the Pulaski County Animal Control Ordinance. Issues warnings and citations, apprehends and impounds animals, assists with enforcement of animal cruelty laws, and supports animal care within the shelter.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

- Investigate animal cruelty, abuse, neglect, and animal control complaints through field inspections, interviews, and animal assessments.

- Research ownership records and prepare investigation reports documenting findings and actions taken.

- Consult supervisors regarding prosecution and testify in court when required.

- Explain animal control ordinances, cruelty laws, and animal care regulations to the public.

- Conduct follow-up inspections to verify compliance with animal care instructions.

- Issue warnings and citations for ordinance violations.

- Capture and impound stray, dangerous, or biting animals using appropriate equipment, including tranquilizers when necessary.

- Conduct quarantine impoundments, monitor animals, and communicate animal status to bite victims and medical staff.

- Collect deceased animals using appropriate safety and disposal procedures.

- Maintain vehicles, equipment, tranquilizer drug records, and investigation documentation.

- Provide shelter animal care, including feeding, watering, cleaning kennels, and maintaining sanitary conditions.

- Assist with euthanasia procedures and maintain related records.

- Ensure abused animals receive necessary medical testing and treatment when resources are available.

- Perform other assigned duties.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

- Knowledge of animal control ordinances, animal cruelty laws, animal care, nutrition, and handling.

- Ability to recognize signs of rabies, abuse, and neglect.

- Knowledge of safe animal capture, restraint, tranquilization, and euthanasia methods.

- Ability to handle dangerous animals safely and communicate effectively with the public, pet owners, and shelter staff.

- Ability to interpret regulations, identify violations, prepare written reports, and determine appropriate field actions.

- Familiarity with county roads and locations.

- Skill in using tranquilizer equipment and euthanasia drugs.

- Commitment to safety procedures and reliable attendance.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED required, along with considerable experience in animal control, animal care, or a related field. Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to run, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, lift and carry up to 60 pounds, communicate by radio, maintain visual awareness, concentrate for extended periods, and work safely in an alert state.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Regular outdoor work in varying weather conditions, with occasional exposure to aggressive or dangerous animals.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

- Pass criminal background, motor vehicle, and job-related physical checks.

- Undergo annual motor vehicle record checks when operating county vehicles.

- Subject to random drug and alcohol testing due to the safety-sensitive nature of the position.

- Possess or immediately obtain a valid Arkansas driver's license.

- Obtain State or National Animal Control Officer certification within six months of employment.

- Obtain Chemical Immobilization Certification within one year of employment.

- Maintain regular and reliable attendance.

Updated 21h ago

Candidate fit

Skills and qualifications

Additional skills

Animal Apprehension • 1+ yrs
Animal Cruelty Investigation • 1+ yrs
Ordinance Enforcement • 1+ yrs
Report Writing • 1+ yrs
Tranquilizer Gun Operation • 1+ yrs
Animal Euthanasia • 1+ yrs
Animal Care • 1+ yrs
Communication • 1+ yrs

Experience

2-5 years

Certifications

State or National Certification as an Animal Control Officer • Required
Chemical Immobilization Certification • Required
Arkansas Driver's License • Required

How this role is positioned

Role classification

Job domains

Operations

Industries

Wildlife & Conservation

Employment

Full Time

Contract duration

Permanent

Hiring type

Direct

Global hiring

Location specific

Offer details

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

$31.5K - $41.5K per year

VisibilityShared on listing
CurrencyUSD
PeriodYearly

Location, schedule, and role shape

Work setup

Work conditions

Primary locationLittle Rock, Arkansas, United States
Work typeOnsite
Global hiringNo

Bandwidth profile

peopleMedium • 7/10
physicalHigh • 8/10
cognitiveMedium • 7/10
executionHigh • 8/10
creativityLow • 3/10
uncertaintyMedium • 7/10
communicationMedium • 7/10

Context on the employer

Company snapshot

Company

Pulaski County

Team size

Growing team

Location

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States

Pulaski County's Department of Sanitation/Public Works is responsible for animal control services, including investigating complaints, enforcing ordinances, and providing care for animals within the county.

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Animal Services Officer II

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States • Full Time