1 Knowledge of basic animal care and handling, behavior, and physical characteristics.
2 Knowledge of city ordinances and state laws relating to animal control.
3 Ability to operate independently.
4 Ability to learn and follow city ordinances and state/federal laws pertaining to animal welfare.
5 Ability to meet and interact with the public, including citizens who may be anxious or upset.
6 Ability to employ de-escalation techniques and obtain pertinent information for investigation purposes.
7 Ability to prepare citations, warning notices, and other forms.
8 Ability to learn and recognize common animal diseases.
9 Ability to safely operate a large vehicle during high-stress traffic hours of the day, inclement weather, and poor road conditions.
10 Ability to physically lift animals of 50 lbs. or heavier into and out of an animal services vehicle.
11 Ability to learn and competently employ methods for safely handling dangerous, aggressive, sick, injured, and diseased animals.
12 Ability to perform intravenous injections and determine proper dosage of drugs to administer to animals.
13 Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
14 Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships.
15 Ability to learn and follow the City of Dallas and Dallas Animal Services department procedures, policies, and work instructions.
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High School Diploma or GED
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2 plus years of customer service or animal shelter/animal control experience that involved processing inquiries and/or complaints.
LICENSES and CERTIFICATIONS:
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Valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
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Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Basic Animal Control Officer Certification.
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Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) Euthanasia Technician Certification.
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NO Felony Drug offenses within the last ten years
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NO Animal Cruelty convictions
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Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and twenty-four seven (24/7) on call status
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Subject to working in inclement weather