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Animal Control Officer II
City of Seattle
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Seattle, WA 98119
Description
Job Responsibilities
- Patrols assigned area driving an Animal Control vehicle to enforce animal control ordinances, related laws, and regulations.
- Investigates complaints of non-compliance with City animal ordinances. This includes but is not limited to dangerous animals, animal cruelty and welfare, violations of leash, scoop, and noise ordinances. Officers must record detailed statements from all involved parties, photograph injuries, incident, scene, and animals involved.
- Writes reports documenting investigations, observations, statements, timelines, and evidence.
- Issues citations when appropriate for observed and witnessed violations. Patrols city parks for violations of the leash, scoop, and licensing laws.
- Participates in court case preparation and testifies in court and administrative hearings on both infraction and criminal level cases.
- Answers questions and explains ordinances, policies, and requirements to the public and other agency members.
- Provides excellent and professional customer service in emotional and stressful situations.
- Diffuses tense encounters with hostile and/or abusive members of the public.
- Handles, impounds, and transports animals that may be fearful or aggressive, including wildlife.
- Safely operates large F350 truck in a busy urban setting on a daily basis and in stressful situations.
- Educates citizens, school groups and other agencies on animal care, safety, and welfare.
How to Apply
Follow this link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/seattle/jobs/4041832/animal-cont…
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