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Animal Control Officer - Health

at Sedgwick County in Wichita, Kansas, United States

Job Description

The Animal Control Officer protects the public from disease or injury caused by animals and protects animals from improper use, abuse, neglect, or inhumane treatment. The Animal Control Officer enforces county municipal codes, including capturing stray animals, returning animals to owners, removal of dead animals, and encouraging and educating responsible pet ownership to the residents of Sedgwick County. The Animal Control team also encounters hostile and/or emotionally charged individuals and is exposed to pests, vermin, and other hazards when responding to calls. Employee may deploy to the field as a responder or in a leadership position during public health emergencies.

 

Perform field work as an Animal Control Officer

  • Capture animals that are running at large in the unincorporated areas of Sedgwick County including 2nd and 3rd class contract cities
  • Transport animals to the shelter for identification and admission
  • Prepare and maintain admission records on each animal admitted to the Wichita Animal Shelter
  • Return owned animals to residents when applicable
  • Contain stray livestock and determine ownership
  • May seize or transport livestock to holding facility or boarding facility until ownership is determined
  • Provide emergency medical care to injured animals
  • Transport animals to veterinarian or emergency animal hospital when applicable
  • Enforce county municipal animal codes through warnings and citations to residents found to be in violation
  • Attend court hearings and may testify for violations of county animal code
  • Educate the public on county animal code ordinances and animal ownership
  • Participate in 24/7 on-call rotation for animal emergencies

 

Maintain accurate documentation and perform program logistics

  • Utilize animal control software to record service calls, shelter intake, vaccination information, animal license requirements, bite investigations, resident history, and animal history
  • Complete accurate documentation of service calls and resident interaction communication
  • Complete live trap deposit
  • Complete receipt for live or deceased animal transports
  • Maintain animal control vehicle and equipment
  • Complete animal control dispatcher duties as assigned
  • Issue warnings and citations to residents that are in violation of Sedgwick County animal code of ordinances

 

Customer Service and Outreach Support

  • Assist internal and external customers. Provide education
  • Identify customer needs, clarify information, research issues; provide information or transfer calls as needed
  • Schedule and send reminders for job-related customer needs.
  • Manage email inboxes and faxes; monitor and respond to requests
  • Prepare outreach materials and attend events
  • Assist Animal Control Supervisor in administrative tasks when assigned

 

 

 

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Job Posting: 13321333

Posted On: Jul 22, 2025

Updated On: Jul 22, 2025

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