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10+ years of experience
Enforced Animal Control Ordinances throughout the Navajo reservation including issuing warnings and citations according to Navajo Nation laws and regulations.
- Provided presentations to the general public about Animal Control.
- Investigated livestock damages, attacks and livestock owners, entailing testifying in Court as needed.
- Maintained daily activity records on all actions taken, submits reports, on a daily and weekly basis.
- Collected money, issued cash receipts, and make deposits to Cashiers office for animal tags, license, vaccination and claimed animal.
- Maintained animal shelters, assisted law enforcement and emergency.
0-5 years of experience
Safely drove and operated animal control service vehicle throughout the Clayton County region processing the pick-up and investigations of animals in violation of Clayton County Codes.
- Prevented harm to life of others by use of animal tranquilizer darts to capture unsafe animals and effectively euthanized health hazard animals.
- Enforced laws by issuing warnings or citations for animal offenses, examining animal licenses for compliance of laws, and making reports to police of violations and to request arrests.
- Prepared evidence in court for prosecutions related to animal reports.
0-5 years of experience
Assisted in opening the animal shelter. Cleaned dog runs, cat cages, swept, mopped sanitized.
- Over saw operations in the office. Answered phones, handled the intake of all animals, and handled any customer's questions. Took in donations, filed and maintained all paper work.
- Assisted in feeding, watering and exercise of all animals.
- Assisted in minor medical. Giving shots, nail care, wound clean up and any grooming.
10+ years of experience
Address animal related complaints from the public. Examine animals and facilities for proper conditions and/or treatment. Enforce county codes related to animal care/cruelty and testified in court. Capture and contain domestic and wild animals as needed. Deal with emergency situations such as animal attacks, loose livestock and rabid or aggressive animals.
- Completed Rappahannock Criminal justice Academy in 2005
- Qualified with 99.2% proficiency in Firearms with Culpeper Sheriff's Dept.
- Certified in Chemical Capture/Immobilization by Safe Capture in 2006
0-5 years of experience
Protect and serve citizens to assure safety from stray animals and assist shelter veterinarians with euthanasia, surgical micro chipping and adoption services.
- Captured stray animals to decrease the population of dogs and cats while protecting the public from diseases such as rabies, mange and parvo
- Maintained driving log and handled two way radios for constant communication with police dispatch
- Investigated reports of animal abuse, neglect and animal hording with extensive hours of reports and physical evidence to be submitted to the judicial courts for prosecution
10+ years of experience
Responded to calls of animal abuse, animal bites, stray or nuisance animals, dangerous dog, and sick or injured animals.
- Participated in investigations to enforce State Statute, County and City laws, codes, ordinances and regulations.
- Utilized and maintained various equipment and tools associated with animal control activities which may include county vehicles, control pole, humane traps, nets and chemical capture devices.
- Meet with citizens, law enforcement and other governmental agencies concerning issues relating to animals.
- Prepared and processed citations and case reports for and testifies before County Court, Hearing Examiner, State Attorney, County Attorney and other legal proceedings having jurisdiction.
- Participated in disaster preparedness, recovery efforts and animal relocations during a natural and/or manmade disaster.
- Completed dangerous dog investigations in accordance with State Statute, County and City Ordinances.
- Performed humane euthanasia as part of population and disease control and to relieve pain and suffering.
- Educated the public on responsible pet ownership and compliance with State Statute, County and City Ordinances.
0-5 years of experience
Protect and serve the residents by providing animal control services and enforcement of city ordinances. Educated pet owners on proper care and laws regarding their pet. Assisted police in drug raids and court hearings.
- Handled aggressive and non-aggressive domestic and wild animals.
- Performed behavioral evaluations of canines to be placed for adoption.
- Wrote descriptions and guidelines for adoptable animals.
- Educated adopters and caretakers about positive reinforcement training and providing for their pets' needs in accordance with city ordinances.
- Worked to help modify the behavior of canines by providing alternative outlets for stress.
0-5 years of experience
Oversaw shelter remodel resulting in increased visibility and higher pet adoption rates
- Implemented "Be Kind to Animals" fundraiser week
- Project manager - implemented the move of the entire client/patient management system from paper to computer
- Supervised staff of 5 (Animal Control Officers, receptionists, and kennel technicians)
- Inventory (including ordering, monthly and year end counts)
10+ years of experience
Intrapersonal and communication skills- Working and dealing with the community by phone, office, and field calls.
- Marketing and coordinate special events-Open house, vaccination clinics, adoption fair, and farmers market.
- Able-body-Vigorous work up to 12 hours a day, push, pull, lift, carry animals up to 100 pounds.
- Proficient with Excel and Word- Bookkeeping, data entry, annual reports, accounting, and meticulous record keeping.
- Generate revenue- Licensing, impound, and miscellaneous fees.
- Provide exceptional care and treatment- Veterinary care, essential food pertaining to dietary needs, place in foster homes, rescue, or adoption.
- Maintain impeccable work environment-Continuously clean and sanitize facility and vehicle.
0-5 years of experience
Enforced local and state ordinances regarding the care of domestic and wild animals
- Prepared and gave medications to the shelter animals
- Restrained animals for procedures
- Cleaned animal cages and quarantine areas with careful procedures to prevent cross-contamination
- Assisted with and preformed euthanasias
0-5 years of experience
Limited Law Enforcement Officer, enforcing city and state ordinances regarding the care and treatment of all types of animals, wild and domestic dead or alive. Have knowledge of hygiene and disinfectant standards used in animal care facilities. Exceptional team player and multi-tasker in high pressure situations. Ability to observe animal behavior.
- Investigate citizen complaints regarding violations of city and state ordinances pertaining to the proper care and control of animals.
- Assist law enforcement or or other agencies upon request with animal problems.
- Prepare reports of incidents including animal bites, animal cruelty, vicious dogs or other incidents, to be used in court prosecution.
- Issuing verbal warnings, written warnings or citations for ordinance violations, when appropriate.
- Responsible in vaccinations to all new live impounds and certified to euthanatized sick or injured animals.
0-5 years of experience
Organized and conducted a CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) seminar with over a 100 participants from Milton Township, instructing concerned members of the community on how to deal with large scale emergencies and how to handle animal populations in said emergencies.
- Spearheaded program to desensitize dogs from aggression issues in order to make them more adoptable and keep euthanasia numbers at a minimum.
- Provide seminars to UPS and local law enforcement agencies on reading dog behavior and understanding the markers of potentially aggressive animals in order for these agencies to be able to do their jobs better.
- Coordinate citations and transcripts into an efficient system, which minimizes confusion and maximizes organization with citation of filing system.
- Ensure public safety while upholding state and local laws by working with local health departments, police and other law enforcement agencies.
- A certified dog trainer who is able to relay information on training dogs to volunteers in order to help the mission of the animal control organization.
- Maintain many relationships within the community and with law enforcement agencies in order to perform the job to the best of my ability, protecting citizens from dangerous animals and animals from uncaring owners.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for direct supervision of more than twenty (20) staff
- Directed and managed all activities at the shelter.
- Investigated animal complaints and assisted the public with animal related requests.
- Provided weekly reporting of statistics and activities of the shelter directly to the Chief of Police.
- Work as liaison between various town government bureaus and town courts
- Managed all aspects of public relation including televised news conferences and impromptu press conferences.
- Trained staff on safe uses of chemicals, and compliance with standard operation procedures (SOP), and OSHA requirements.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances, including Department of Environmental Compliance, Department of Agriculture and Markets, Department of Labor, and New York State Statutes.
- In charge of management of official shelter records and documents. Represented the shelter in public meetings and town meetings.
- Managed and coordinated the complete transition of Government Town Municipal Shelter from public domain to private ownership.
0-5 years of experience
Encourage pet owners to be responsible for pets in their care by providing educational programs on humane treatment, animal behavior training, and proper control.
- Appropriately enforce county, state, and federal animal laws.
- Provide safe shelter and veterinary care for lost, abandoned and unwanted animals.
- Return to owners or adopt to new homes, as many impounded animals as possible.
- Humanely euthanize injured and sick animals.
- Encourage spay/neuter and provide reduced-cost surgery for Palm Beach County pet owners through three spay/neuter programs.
- Conduct other effective programs, which protect the health, safety, and welfare of animals and the residents of Palm Beach County.
0-5 years of experience
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
0-5 years of experience
Extensive interaction with the diverse community residents of Bergen County in dealing Animal control Issues, as well as community events to promote awareness and education of domestic and non-domestic animals of the county.
- Made decisive judgment calls on various animal emergency situations, such as dog bites, trapped raccoons, etc.
- Assisted local authorities on investigations within the county when needed.
- Worked heavily with the Bergen County Feral cat population control utilizing TNR methods (Trap Neuter Release)
- Knowledgeable in many areas of Bergen County government procedures and policies.
- Experience and knowledge of New Jersey State policies and procedures mainly relating to Animal control and emergency incident preparedness.
- Data entry and spreadsheet
0-5 years of experience
To actively support and uphold the city's and departments mission and values. Assist in a variety of duties involved in enforcing city ordinances and regulations relating to the care and keeping of animals in the city; and to impound and care for animals as appropriate.
- Responsible for the patrol of city streets and pick-up of dead animals and road kill.
- Respond to calls, captures, transport and impound of stray animals including the issue of citations/violations and warnings to citizens.
- Establish quarantines to determine animals' health.
- Provide care and control of animals housed at the shelter, including kennel maintenance, clean, feed, medicate and impound animals.
- Maintain accurate files and records of animals including adoptions and rescues.
0-5 years of experience
Upheld state, county and city laws of the City of Colorado Springs and County of El Paso that related to the keeping of animals.
- Investigate, interview and charge individuals with animal related crimes on a Municipal, County or State level
- Responded to calls for emergency service regarding animals.
- Investigated crimes involving cruelty and abuse of domestic animals and livestock.
- Patrolled assigned districts looking for stray dogs.
- Impounded stray animals.
- Dispatched officers to calls requiring service.
- Investigated animals bites and wrote citations when required.
0-5 years of experience
Work as a kennel officer, providing a safe and sanitary environment for the temporary housing of animals by cleaning, sanitizing, maintaining cages, kennels and runs.
- Provide food and water for all animals, and administer medications to the animals in isolation rooms.
- Assist and promote adoption of animals, assist customers with their lost animals.
- Perform intake of animals to the shelter, utilizing PC and camera.
- Assist and perform euthanasia of animals and document required records regarding animals and drugs, properly dispose of deceased animals.
0-5 years of experience
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
- Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Drive County vehicles, as well as use equipment on board the vehicle (laptop, 2 way radios).
0-5 years of experience
- Selected as Employee of the Quarter, 2005.
- Promoted to Supervisor within 1 year of hire.
- As Watch Commander, responsible for all coordinating all humane law enforcement agencies within Orange County.
- Demonstrated ability to self-direct by earning highest ranking in Field-Initiated-Calls for 2005 and 2006.
0-5 years of experience
General cleaning and housekeeping duties, at the shelter and in accordance with schedule.
- Maintains City ordinances at all times according to legal procedures.
- Enforces animal safety and protection of citizens through established procedures.
- Enforces City codes and prosecutes cruelty and neglect of any and all animals.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for enforcing city ordinances and state laws relating to the control of domesticated and non-domesticated animals
- Conduct investigations based on complaints and perform capture services as necessary
- Euthanize and assist in animal disposal
- Educate general public on animal control issues and animal care
- Issue citations and warnings for noncompliance
- Arbitrate disputes, appear for scheduled court dates and testify regarding civil infractions, custody hearings and cruelty charges
- Preparation of investigative reports for court records
6-10 years of experience
Promoted by merit ahead of peers to Deputy First Class (a significant achievement)
- Created a template that expedited the return of pets to their owners after natural disasters (e.g. Hurricane Sandy)
- Emergency Coordinator for Stafford County Animal Control
- Developed innovative methods for pet rescue (Thought "outside the box")
- Frequently lauded by the public for my caring attention given their animals
0-5 years of experience
Ensure the enforcement of ordinances and statues related to the control of animals in the county.
- Performing the catching and confining of stray, diseased and unlicensed animals, and investigating animal cruelty complaints.
- Conducting animal related criminal investigations, vicious dog investigations, and animal bite investigations.
- Completing reports and issuing citations while maintaining a positive and productive working relationship with the community, local law enforcement agencies, and other County departments.
- Committee member of the County Animal Response Team involved in the devising of preparatory methods and protocols in the event of an emergency situation for suitable disaster preparedness.
0-5 years of experience
Patrolled county for any stray animals.
- Issued warnings or citations to persons found to be in violation of animal ordinance.
- Maintained animal shelter.
- Dispatched incoming calls to field officers as needed.
- Wrote precise reports and appeared in court to testify as needed.
- Assisted local police and sheriff agencies concerning animal complaints.
- Field Training Officer.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for the collection of animals and entering them into the shelter system.
- Responsible to keep my familiarity with the laws pertaining to the collection of animals.
- Retrieving and proper disposition of carcasses from the roadway to a permitted facility.
- The uses of choke sticks, tranquilizer guns and a variety of cages.
- Keeping good relations with the public.
0-5 years of experience
- Investigation of reported crime of animal cruelty and welfare cases; enforcement of animal related city municipal codes; prepare cases and reports for trial and appear and testify in court as a witness
- Interview suspects and witnesses along with issuing citations and notices
- Patrol assigned area of the city in patrol truck and on foot; observe and take appropriate action in the event of suspicious activity and first responder of related emergencies
- Provide handling, care, medical treatment and maintenance of domestic and wild animals
- Dispatch emergency and service calls/reports, provide assistance to Seattle Police Dept. cases
0-5 years of experience
Patrol and response to calls for service made by the public, for various complaints, ranging from barking dogs, stray and vicious dogs, to wildlife/human conflicts.
- Investigation of animal bites, dangerous animal complaints, animal cruelty complaints
- Preparation and completion of court summons, citations, and investigative reports.
- Use of several different computer systems, such as Chameleon, Spillman, MS Office.
- Testifying in court on occasion on criminal and civil infraction cases.
- Enforcement of City ordinances, State and Federal laws as they pertain to animals, animal cruelty, husbandry, sanitation, and proper care and treatment.
- Public speaking/education on animal care, anti-cruelty issues, general information on department and its functions.
- Use of Chameleon Shelter Management System
10+ years of experience
- Produced, edited, directed, and hosted Our Best Friends, [company name]'s television show written to educate the citizens of Lincoln on animal related topics
- Held drawing contests for kids K-6 for over 17 years
- Regular guest on local news
- Presented educational information at local schools and community events
- Answered the telephones including dispatching of officers over the weekend
- Enforced City of Lincoln's animal ordinances
- Protected the public from animal related diseases and animal related injury
- In charge of all aspects of pet licensing program
0-5 years of experience
Performs animal control work for the city of Lawrence. The work involves patrolling assigned areas of the city to enforce animal control
- Enforces County, State and City animal regulations and ordinances including, but not limited to, cruelty to animals, dangerous/vicious animals, and animal at large.
- Patrols assigned district, contains and picks-up stray, sick/injured, feral, and/or unwanted and captured domestic animals, transporting them to approved animal shelter.
- Maintains required telecommunications contact.
- Sets traps to capture evasive domestic animals.
- Issues warnings/citations to animal owners found in violation of animal regulations.
- Prepares and maintains necessary reports and records.
- Responds to and investigates complaints from citizens concerning domestic animals.
0-5 years of experience
Clean and care for animals by feeding, watering, cleaning kennels, walking, exercising, bathing, vaccinating, and administering medicines
- Handle cases of non-confinement, barking complaints, animal cruelty, and welfare checks
- Assist veterinarian in surgeries
- Complete paperwork for cases, surgeries, daily routes, adoptions, and new incomes
- Enter information for cases and records into computer
- Responsible for picking up strays and deceased animals
0-5 years of experience
Assisted citizens in various wildlife problems
- Assisted in maintenance of public relations by communicating with the local populations in terms of wildlife knowledge
- Apprehended domestic animals suspected of rabies infection and held for observation
- Assisted in daily store operations via cleaning kennels, cat cages and various structures used to accommodate wildlife species.
- Assisted in daily store operations via cleaning kennels, cat cages and various structures used to accommodate wildlife species.
- Euthanized various wildlife and domestic species in order to control populations and based on adverse health conditions.
0-5 years of experience
Patrolled Town of Cary and kept citizens safe concerning all animal issues.
- Trapped wild raccoons, opossums, bats and tested for rabies.
- Wrote reports on daily events and circumstances pertaining to patrol.
- Worked with SPCA in to promote animal welfare.
- Responded to 911 calls from citizens regarding animal issues.
0-5 years of experience
Capture, restrain and manage animals within county as well as provide care for animals held at local animal shelter.
- Enforce local and state animal laws
- Ensure public safety
- Patrol assigned geographical areas.
- Provide public education.
- Provide investigative services including interviewing witnesses, suspects, victims, and complainants to prepare and write reports.
- Testify in court proceedings, complete and submit Colorado Department of Agriculture reports, inspect animal facilities.
- Manage cash transactions during animal adoption procedures
0-5 years of experience
Investigation of Animal Attacks to Human Exposures/Wildlife Exposures/ Public Safety.
- Prepare District Court/Board of appeals/Circuit Court/Commission Hearings case files prep.
- Record keeping of all reports and data entry on computer of all Bite Department Stats/Statements of Citizens/reports/call cards.
- Prep Animal Specimens for the State Laboratory for Rabies Testing.
- Communication with citizens and County Government.
- Field Work/Handling routine calls regarding Public Safety Issues.
- Two Way Radio Communication with Animal Control Officers and Police Officers.
- Public Speaking/Schools/Events/Citizens Communities. This includes Rabies Education to children/adults/seniors, explaining policies, laws, services and public safety.
- Tranquilizer rifle experience.
0-5 years of experience
Provide Animal Control for 25+ municipalities throughout Monmouth County.
- Independently manage the shelter's largest municipality - promoted to this location within 60 days.
- Duties include but are not limited to safely handling incoming animal complaints/issues, properly setting animal traps, patrolling for the pick-up of animals in distress, strays, injured or deceased animals as assigned.
- Partner with local police departments for coordinated drug and weapon raids; as well as ensuring daily public safety.
- Work closely the Department of Health Officer in each assigned municipality to resolve outstanding issues.
- Issue summons for violations of New Jersey State statutes and local town ordinances.
- Manage investigation of numerous potential animal cruelty cases.
- Provide New Jersey State Court systems with accurate reports and photo evidence affiliated with charges.
- Educate the general public on matters regarding animals and their behaviors.
- Solely responsible for managing and reporting to emergency night calls 2-3 nights per week.
- Assisted in training program for new Animal Control Officers.
6-10 years of experience
Oversaw the county animal shelter.
- Supervisor to animal control officers, kennel staff, and work release staff.
- Managed the animal population of the shelter.
- Worked with county and city police along with county prosecutors for animal related laws.
- Handled animal abuse and law offences, along with bite complainants, and animal adoptions.
- Organized community education events.
6-10 years of experience
Issuing citations as it pertains to violations of city/county ordinances
- Assisting the public with any animal situations such as domestic and wildlife
- Assisting police and fire departments with any animal related problems that arise
- Data entry of citations, city licenses
- Assisting the public in adoptions and redemptions
- Knowledge with Windows XP, Vista and 7. Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
0-5 years of experience
- Enforced Animal Ordinances & State Laws
- Assisted with Euthanasia and Animal Triage
- Documented Reports on Animal Bites and other Incidents
10+ years of experience
Investigated reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewed witnesses, collected evidence, and wrote reports.
- Removed stray, uncontrolled, animals from undesirable conditions.
- Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arranged for any necessary medical treatment.
- Euthanized rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Prepared for prosecutions related to animal treatment, .
- Educated the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Contacted animal owners to inform them that their pets were at the animal holding facilities.
- Completed forms in accordance with the Sheriff's Department.
- Created, maintained and entered information into databases.
- Provided various office duties.
0-5 years of experience
- To service and protect the citizens and animals of Durham County by providing timely responsible customer service.
- The humane treatment of healthy, injured, unwanted, dangerous and stray animals.
- The enforcement of the [company name] Ordinance (DCACO) education for the public give them an opportunity to foster proper care and relief for animal overpopulation.
- Accept animals brought into the animal shelter from the public
- Deep knowledge of the operation of telephone, radio, computer assisted dispatch and other communications equipment.
- In-depth ability to think and act quickly. Calmly and accurately in an emergency and under stress dealing with dangerous dogs or rabies animals, and frustrated citizens.
0-5 years of experience
Responded to residents' concerns regarding wildlife and domestic animals
- Removed wildlife from residential areas and homes
- Educated residents regarding appropriate rabies protocol
- Provided care for all animals in town kennel, including feral cats and dogs
0-5 years of experience
Enforce animal control ordinances to assure the safety and health of citizens and animals
- Respond to and investigate cases of animal cruelty, neglect, and abandonment, as well as animal bites
- Responsible for the care and well being of the animals
- Vaccinate the animals
0-5 years of experience
- Daily cleaning of cages and shelter.
- Routinely patrols City streets to pick up stray and dead animals.
- Issues citations for violations of animal control laws and appears in municipal court to testify regarding violations.
- Keeps all records regarding the department up to date and in accordance with all state requirements.
- Provides printed material to citizens regarding health maintenance, licensing and fee requirements.
- Understands the health necessity of destroying animals and must be agreeable to perform this function.
0-5 years of experience
- Responded to dispatched calls regarding animals at large, injured, and cruelty cases.
- Created and submit technical police reports.
- Cared for animals in custody.
- Educated the public on proper care and licensing of pets.
0-5 years of experience
Enforce Local and State laws regarding the care and treatment of animals.
- Investigate animal cruelty cases.
- Maintain case files
- Respond to emergency situations involving sick, injured or vicious animals.
- Protect public health.
- Maintain control and deescalate tense and hostile situations.
- Detain animals and insure they receive the proper care.
0-5 years of experience
Patrol assigned area and capture biting, vicious, diseased, loose animals.
- Effectively, humanely and safely interacting with intractable, scared and/or aggressive animals
- Investigate complaints and conduct animal cruelty investigation
- Prepares and submits records and reports
- Train new employees
- Euthanize animals
0-5 years of experience
Response to calls from citizens, promotes compliance
- Enforce animal control laws and ordinances
- Schedules, trains and assist in evaluations of other Animal Control Officers
- Assists in maintenance of equipment and fleet
- Euthanize sick, injured or homeless animals
- Prepares and maintain daily records and reports
- Oversee cruelty cases/investigations and quarantines
0-5 years of experience
Educate the public regarding animal laws and regulations in the DC area.
- Pick up stray animals and transport them to the Shelter.
- Remove wildlife from homes and return them to the wild.
- Rescue sick, injured or trapped animals and take them to receive treatment.
- Answer phones and greet the public in the Shelter.
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