Animal Control Officer 2 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/newprint/4762089) Apply  Animal Control Officer 2 Salary $48,115.96 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full Time Health Civil Service Job Number HEA06689 Department Health Division Animal Control Opening Date 12/14/2024 Closing Date 2/28/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions Position Description Patrols assigned area within Nashville-Davidson County in assigned vehicle; performs animal control services, including responding to calls for assistance, rescuing animals, apprehending stray animals, and investigating animal-related violations of local or state law. This position is with the Nashville Davidson County Public Health Department. Please direct all calls to the Public Health Human Resources Department (615) 340-5640 Typical Duties + Apprehends, subdues, and impounds stray, unlicensed, vicious, feral, and sick animals; investigates allegations of animal cruelty and other complaints involving animals. + Investigates animal bites and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals and related efforts. + Enforces animal control laws and ordinances, issues citations, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports; communicates with other law enforcement agencies (MNPD/DCSO), works with prosecuting attorneys, and testifies in court. + Performs routine keyboard/computer operations on standard office equipment; completes intake and care reports; maintains daily log sheets and inventories; and other record keeping as required. + May conduct or assist with outreach and liaison programs, addressing groups and organizations on animal control, cold/hot weather pet safety and other issues. + May provide training and coordinate special projects as needed. Minimum Qualifications + Education and Experience: High school diploma required. Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of experience in animal control, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience. Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET) or obtain that certification within six months of hire. Must have satisfactorily completed NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B, or the equivalent, or do so within twenty-four months of hire. Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Must demonstrate knowledge of basic animal care standards, including safe animal handling procedures for domestic and wild animals. Must demonstrate proper use, secure storage, and disposal of lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment. Must treat animals humanely and with compassion at all times, including those that are sick, injured, feral, or aggressive. Working Environment/Physical Demands: Medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis, including restraint of animals of varying size, age, and physical condition. Must use protective clothing or gear. May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme dise Full-time, Civil Service positions - 10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service) 1 Sick Day per month 12 Paid Holidays per year Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions - 20 vacation days per year 3 Personal days per year 1 Sick Day per month 12 paid holidays per year Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information. Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered. 01 What is your highest level of education? + Less than High School or GED + High School or GED + Nursing Diploma + Associates Degree + Bachelors Degree + Advanced Degree 02 I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification. + Yes 03 How many years of experience in animal control do you have ? + Less than a year + 1-2 years + 2-4 years + 4-6 years + More than 6 years Required Question Employer Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County Address Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210 Phone (615) 862-6640 Website http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email