at Golden Belt Humane Society
Job Description
The right candidate must have problem solving skills, the ability to think on your feet, be aware of your surroundings, possess customer service skills, integrity, honesty, remain factual--have the ability to separate fact from feeling. Must be 21 or older for insurance reasons, and have no felonies. Position requires responsible field work in the enforcement of the City of Great Bend Animal Ordinances and Barton County Resolutions, to educate the importance of such laws. Animal Control Officers will know and understand animal ordinances for the City of Great Bend and Barton County Resolutions. Officers must have basic knowledge of State animal regulations such as mandatory hold periods for strays and quarantines. A working relationship is required between the Barton County Health Dept, BTCO Sherriff's Dept and the GB Police Dept. Will require to work on-call basis and must be reachable at all times. Officers will be required to maintain files and complete written reports in which may result in appearing in municipal or county courts. Officers will be familiar with City Attorney. Drive 3/4 ton F250 pickup, 4 week drive with chassis animal box. Animal Control Officers are to maintain cleanliness of the vehicle and dog box as well as schedule and take vehicle for regular oil changes and maintenance checks. Responds to animal complaint calls and routinely patrols the City of Great Bend in regards to unleashed, unlicensed, vicious, diseased, injured or stray animals. Officers will be required to utilize capture equipment and maintain safety for everyone. Officers will use 2-way radios and know basic 10-code language and with Barton County Communications with regard to confidential information. Captures and impounds animals running at large, unwanted or which are reported to be rabid. Animal Control Officers will/may assist in destroying diseased, injured or unwanted animals.
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