Dog Catcher

Primary Responsibility

Interested individuals will assist in the humane captures and impounds of stray and uncontrolled animals. 

Responsibilities

Under basic supervision, performs duties such as apprehending and impounding animals, enforcing rabies control, and other related City ordinances or state laws; responsible for enforcing dog licensing requirements; performs related work, as required.

Meet with citizens and community groups to resolve problems and/or complaints.  

Interpret municipal code sections and apply to each case.

Assist local law enforcement agencies in the search and seizure of animals or the enforcement of animal related laws.

Complete animal related notices of violation, pre and post-seizures notices, and reports.  

Investigate complaints regarding vicious or stray dogs, injured animals, and animals suspected of having rabies; quarantines biting animals.

Maintain files and follow up on all reported bite cases in the City.

Investigate cases with regard to animal cruelty or neglect and barking dogs, and animal bites.  

Prepare reports and records.

Appear in court to testify and present evidence regarding violations of animal regulations and codes, collect license, redemption, owner-turn-in, and other fees from the public.  

Patrol the City and impound stray, unlicensed, injured, sick, or dead animals and deliver them to animal shelters or temporary holding facilities.

Participate in license checking programs and license clinics; monitor and participate in kennel cleaning and maintenance.  

Participate in public education programs and demonstrations to explain pet owner responsibility.  

Safely operate and maintain animal control vehicles, which may include pulling or backing a trailer; utilize a variety of animal control devices and equipment including leash, muzzle, traps, catch pole, and radio.  

Clean and disinfect kennel areas, equipment, and vehicles.  

May be on standby call and respond to emergencies on weekends, holidays, and off-duty hours.

Supervision

This position will report to the Mayor, City Council, and other office staff as needed.

Pay Range

$300/month