Animal Control Officer I
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Enforces the provisions of federal, state, and local codes and ordinances providing for regulation, care, and registration of animals. Patrols County streets and responds to dispatched calls from citizens concerning animal control issues such as potential animal abuse, animal bites, stray/nuisance animals, wild/dangerous animals, and injured/dead animals. Organizes and prioritizes complaints; verifies vaccinations and licensing of animals; distributes and collects licenses from veterinarians. Attempts to keep the peace between complainants and animal owners; issues warnings and citations for violations of animal control laws and advises owners of their responsibilities; follows up as necessary. Tracks and traps/captures animals; assists with locating lost pets; may remove animals from roofs, trees, and under houses; impounds animals in violation of ordinances; assist with disaster animal response. Handles animals, restraining as appropriate; administers medical aid to injured animals; ...Animal, Officer, Control, Manufacturing, Office