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Animal Control Officer

Salary

$42,435.00 - $50,943.00 Annually

Location

Michigan, MI

Job Type

Certified-Regular Civil Service

Job Number

20251339021KWDM

Department

General Services

Opening Date

07/18/2025

Bargaining Unit

8180-Teamsters Local 214 NonCraft Unit Health Anim

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Description

Under immediate supervision, promotes public safety and health, enforces animal care and control laws, and provides a variety of animal care and control services in the City of Detroit.

Examples of Duties

Enforcement

+ Enforce local Chapter 6 ordinances, such as leash laws, licensing, vaccinations, quarantining, dangerous dog, and barking dog ordinances.

+ Patrol assigned area in an animal control vehicle to ensure compliance with animal control regulations and respond to routine and emergency calls.

+ Assess reported or observed violations of animal control regulations, make determinations, and take required action such as issuing citations.

+ Provide field services including capturing domestic and wild animals, examining injured and ill animals to select treatment disposition, and removing animals from a variety of hazardous situations.

+ Investigate complaints regarding violations of city animal control ordinances and provide documentation of these investigations.

+ Prepare records and reports and enter data into a software system using a computer.

+ Gather evidence on animal care cases, including photographs, video recordings, and other information for presentation in court.

+ Maintain legal chain-of-custody for evidentiary materials.

+ Testify in court on cases pertaining to violations of animal regulatory ordinances.

+ Prepare specimens for rabies testing.

+ Use department issued equipment, operate a variety of communications equipment, and report equipment damage.

Customer Service

+ Provide information to the public regarding licensing, vaccinations, impoundment, euthanasia, rabies control, pet-owner responsibilities, spaying, neutering, and adoptions.

+ Collect fees for animal quarantine, impound, licensing services, and other services.

+ Assist with front office duties such as receiving animals brought to the shelter by the public and releasing impounded animals to the public.

Animal Care

+ Perform animal care duties such as feeding animals, monitoring sick and dangerous animals, segregating and isolating animals when necessary, detect disease or injury in animals, perform minor medical treatments on animals as necessary per DACC training, and assist the veterinarian with vaccinations and inspections of animals.

+ Perform euthanasia or assist with handling during euthanasia.

+ Clean and disinfect kennel areas, vehicles, and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications

+ High School graduation or G.E.D.

+ One year experience in caring for animals.

Licenses, Certifications, and Other Special Requirements:

• Must possess Animal Control Officer certification by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, having completed and submitted 100 hours of training, or willing to become certified as an Animal Control Officer within six months of hire.

• Must possess certification by a Michigan State Licensed Veterinarian to perform euthanasia by injection, or willing to become certified in euthanasia by injection within one year of hire.

• Completion of Emergency Preparedness training to include, but not limited to FEMA ISC 100, 200, 700 and 800 and others as required by department staff. To ensure standards for privacy, certification in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is required within 30 days of hire.

• Employees in this class are required to operate a motor vehicle; valid State of Michigan Operator License required.

• Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

PLEASE ATTACH A COPY OF YOUR RESUME & ALL RELEVANT DOCUMENTATION TO YOUR APPLICATION.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.

All candidates must have a criminal background screening as certain convictions will exclude the candidate from performing the essential functions of the position.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands

While performing field-related duties, the employee is frequently required to lift up to 60 lbs. without assistance, restrain or control aggressive animals, sit, stand, walk, run, and move freely.

Work Environment

The noise level may be quiet or very loud. Though applicable safety procedures are documented and utilized, the employee may be exposed to unsanitary or unhygienic materials, individuals, animals, and situations in the course of performing duties.

Evaluation Plan

+ Interview: 70%

+ Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%

+ Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

+ Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points

EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

HEALTH

+ Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.

+ Dental

+ Vision

INSURANCE

+ Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.

+ Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.

PAID TIME OFF

+ Sick Leave

+ Vacation

+ Holidays

OTHER LEAVE BENEFITS

The City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,

RETIREMENT BENEFITS

City Employees Retirement System

As a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:

• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;

- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or

- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.

• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);

- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;

• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.

ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.

Have a successful career with the City of Detroit. Always remember that you are a part of a team with a common Vision of delivering excellent service to the citizens of the City of Detroit.

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Do you have one year experience in caring for animals? Please explain.

+ Yes

+ No

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Please indicate your highest level of education completed

+ High School Diploma/GED

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor's Degree

+ Master's Degree

+ PhD/J.D.

+ No Education experience

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Employer

City of Detroit

Address

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center 2 Woodward Ave ste 316 Detroit, Michigan, 48226

Website

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Detroit-Opportunities/Find-A-Job

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