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Careers / Animal Control Workers |
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Summary Description |
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Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals. |
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Sample Job Titles |
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Animal Attendant |
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Animal Control Officer |
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Animal Control Specialist |
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Animal Cop |
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Animal Cruelty Investigation Supervisor |
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Animal Cruelty Investigator |
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Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer |
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Animal Rescuer |
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Animal Treatment Investigator |
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Animal Warden |
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Canine Service Instructor-Trainer |
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Code Enforcement Inspector |
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Code Enforcement Officer |
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Code Enforcement Supervisor |
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Community Service Officer |
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Dog Catcher |
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Dog Control Officer |
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Dog Pound Attendant |
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Dog Warden |
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Humane Agent |
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Humane Officer |
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Police Officer |
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Job Tasks |
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Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
- Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
- Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
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Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Use weapons or physical force to maintain security.
- Provide care for animals.
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Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- Check physical condition of people or animals.
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Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
- Provide care for animals.
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Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
- Provide care for animals.
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Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Provide care for animals.
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Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
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Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
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Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
- Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
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Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- Issue warnings or citations.
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Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Maintain operational records.
- Write operational reports.
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Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
- Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
- Issue warnings or citations.
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Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
- Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
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Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
- Provide care for animals.
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Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
- Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
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Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
- Train employees in proper work procedures.
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Work Activities |
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Performing for or Working Directly with the Public —
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests. |
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Communicating with Persons Outside Organization —
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail. |
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Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events —
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events. |
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Getting Information —
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources. |
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Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others —
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others. |
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Making Decisions and Solving Problems —
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems. |
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Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates —
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person. |
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Documenting/Recording Information —
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form. |
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Handling and Moving Objects —
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things. |
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Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards —
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards. |
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Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment —
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft. |
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Performing General Physical Activities —
Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials. |
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Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings —
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems. |
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Thinking Creatively —
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions. |
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Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge —
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job. |
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Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People —
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people. |
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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships —
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time. |
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Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material —
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects. |
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Assisting and Caring for Others —
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients. |
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Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work —
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work. |
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Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others —
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used. |
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Processing Information —
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data. |
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Analyzing Data or Information —
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts. |
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Training and Teaching Others —
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others. |
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Developing Objectives and Strategies —
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them. |
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Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information —
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity. |
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Selling or Influencing Others —
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions. |
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Developing and Building Teams —
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members. |
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Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others —
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks. |
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Performing Administrative Activities —
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork. |
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Interacting With Computers —
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information. |
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Provide Consultation and Advice to Others —
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics. |
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Coaching and Developing Others —
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills. |
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Scheduling Work and Activities —
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others. |
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Monitoring and Controlling Resources —
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money. |
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Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates —
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance. |
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Interesting Fact |
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Before 1863, postal service in the United States was free. |
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