Animal Control Officer

Date: 10/07/2024

The City of Drumright is accepting applications for Animal Control Officer. This is a part time position (20 hours a week). Please apply at or send resume to Drumright City Hall 424 East Broadway.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

(The items, listed below are not intended to be a complete listing of all essential functions and duties of the position)

Performs tasks related to the enforcement of animal control law; issues verbal, written warnings and citations to violators; initiates legal actions against violators of animal control laws.

 Answers calls and patrols the city to detain and confine stray animals; picks up deceased, injured or unlicensed animals.

Feeds and cares for animals in the dog pound; cleans and maintains the dog pound; exterminates animals as required.

 Handles complaints regarding stray animals; explains animal laws and regulations to the public.

Prepares and maintains necessary records and reports.

Enforce City ordinances and State Statutes regarding safety and environmental aspects of animals and dog pound.

Respond to complaints and perform routine patrol of residential and business areas of the city to detect violations.

Catch and confine animals as required.

Care for confined animals.

Remove deceased animals daily from city streets and public right of ways.

May be required to attend court appearances.

Prepare reports on daily activities.

Has considerable contact with complainants and animals’ owners.

Deal with a wide variety of animals, domestic and wild.

Maintain close contact with the veterinarian regarding the care of injured and/or confined animals.

Do all other functions that may be required by the Police or other appropriate supervisors.

Performs other duties as required

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED.