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Job Description
Summary
To perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City and state laws governing the care and upkeep of animals in the City and to impound, care for, and dispose of animals as appropriate. Investigates animal cruelty and neglect charges and performs related duties to promote compliance with laws regulating animal treatment by performing the following duties.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Plan routine patrols to search for loose/lost animals, prioritize calls using Animal Services Division guidelines, respond to calls and complaints regarding dead, loose and animals.
- Patrol City streets and roads, search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock.
- Enforce City Animal Control laws, explain ordinances related to the care and upkeep of animals, issue citations for violations of Animal Control ordinances, and appear in court on applicable cases.
- Impound, Quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate, transport injured animals to a veterinarian to be treated. Euthanize sick, injured or stray animals as necessary.
- Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances, take appropriate actions, investigate reports of animal abuse, investigate animal bite reports, and prepare rabies specimens as necessary.
- Assist in conducting education programs including making presentations at schools, educating citizens in the neighborhoods and responding to questions on the telephone.
- Assist with the care and maintenance of the shelter and the animals including cleaning the shelter, feeding the animals and preparing the animals for euthanasia.
- Remove animals from inhumane conditions and drive vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.
- Document activities through the City’s tracking system.
- Coordinate with the Police Department or other legal officials as needed, sign affidavits as appropriate.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
This job has no supervisory responsibilities
Education and/or Experience
High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Valid Class C Driver’s License. Basic Animal Control Officer through the Texas Department of Health is preferred or the ability to obtain certification within six months of employment.
The City of Lancaster offer a complete benefits packeage to full-time employees which includes: health care; paid holidays, vacation time, sick leave, retirement, longevity, tuition reimbersemet and more.
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Lancaster
Show moreHistorical Overview
The first settlement made in the Lancaster community was in September 1844 by Roderick Rawlins. Mr. Rawlins and other members of his party had secured "headrights" from the Republic of Texas. Read on...
Location
Located in the Southwest portion of Dallas County, the City of Lancaster is approximately 15 minutes south of Dallas and is well situated to access the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex, one of the largest and most diverse in the nation. Read on...
Lancaster offers the perfect blend of open farmland, rolling hills, creeks, and woodlands, with home prices ranging from $160,000 to $600,000. Our community features tree-shaded neighborhoods, an excellent public library, a Senior Life Center, and over 600 acres of parks, including a municipal golf course and the Lancaster Visitors Center and State Auxiliary Museum.
Ideally located for commuting within the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex, Lancaster provides easy access to major highways and is close to DART light rail, Dallas Love Field, and DFW International Airport. The city also boasts a regional airport and an industrial park with rail access. Educational opportunities abound with nearby campuses of Dallas College, Cedar Valley College, and the University of North Texas at Dallas, while the Lancaster Independent School District (LISD), the first district-wide STEM district in Texas, offers award-winning education.
Lancaster features diverse shopping, dining, and recreational opportunities, including a 100-acre Community Park with a recreation center, indoor aquatic facility, fishing pier, and outdoor athletic facilities, as well as the Bear Creek Nature Preserve. With a vibrant mix of amenities and a strong sense of community, Lancaster is the ideal place to live, work, and play!
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