Animal Control Officer na Canyon County

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Follow the instructions below to apply with the Canyon County Sheriff's Office

THE FOLLOWING ADDITIONAL FORMS ARE MANDATORY FOR ALL DEPUTY SHERIFF APPLICANTS. Application will be considered incomplete IF NOT SUBMITTED:

• CCSO Additional Documents
  • The Authorization to Release needs to be notarized; we can provide that service for you in our HR office, if needed. You must be present at the time of signing with a valid Photo ID.
• Proof of education copy – Applicants must provide GED, high school and or college transcripts.
• Animal Control Officer applicants must be at least 18years of age.

Hourly Wage: $25.11

Application Period Ends: September 11th, 2025 4:00pm

Job Summary

This position provides animal control, welfare, and safety services and enforces county animal licensing and control ordinances. The work is performed under the supervision of the Field Services Lieutenant, but considerable latitude is granted for the exercise of independent judgement and initiative. The principal duties of this class are performed in an outdoor environment and include exposure to inclement weather and wild and domestic animals, with potential exposure to animal bites.

Key Responsibilities

• Service Requests & Enforcement:
  • Address various animal-related complaints, including noise, abuse, welfare concerns, bites, strays, and other incidents
  • Issue citations, impound animals, and respond to related incidents
  • Ensure compliance with county animal licensing and control regulations
• Animal Care Coordination:
  • Perform tasks related to the control, safety and welfare of animals
  • Inform the public of county animal control and welfare
  • Work with law enforcement and other local and state agencies on complaints and incidents
  • Ensure injured animals receive necessary veterinary attention
  • Assist with the euthanasia of injured, unclaimed, or surrendered animals, following applicable policies and procedures

• Animal Care Equipment Maintenance & Record Keeping:
  • Keep animal care equipment, including trucks, cages, traps, and related gear, in good working order
  • Issue and collect live animal traps as needed
  • Maintain accurate records, documentation, and correspondence on enforcement actions

• Other Duties
  • Performs all work duties and activities following county and Sheriff’s office policies, procedures, and safety practices
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Skills and Abilities:

• Learn and apply animal control and welfare methods, policies, procedures, equipment, and objectives
• Operate a motor vehicle
• Operate specialized animal safety and control equipment, including traps, catchpoles, nets, tranquilizer guns, radios, and related equipment
• Apply dispute mediation and resolution techniques
• Prepare and maintain reports, records, documents, enforcement records, letters, and related information files
• Establish and maintain working relationships with other county employees, law enforcement agents and agencies, and the public

Special Qualifications

• Idaho driver’s license
• Canyon County resident required
• Minimum of 18 years of age
• Ability to obtain certification to perform euthanasia
• Must successfully complete a background investigation including a polygraph examination

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED equivalent required
• One year experience in animal control or related field preferred
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training may be considered

Essential Physical Abilities

• Clear speech with or without an accommodation, to effectively convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly and/or quickly
• Sufficient clarity of hearing with or without reasonable accommodation to enable the employee to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information
• Visual acuity, with or without an accommodation, to read instructions, review and organize documents
• Requires sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, which permits the employee to function in a general office environment to accomplish tasks
• Ability to lift/move 75 lbs. regularly and up to 100 lbs. occasionally

Disclaimer

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the primary job responsibilities satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of individuals in the job. This job description is not an employment agreement and/or an expressed or implied employment contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

Canyon County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions related to recruitment and selection are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.