Animal Services Officer

City of Memphis • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Works under the general supervision of an assigned supervisor at Memphis Animal
Services to apprehend, rescue and retain unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled
animals for the protection of citizens. Investigates complaints concerning
ordinance violations; answers calls concerning reports of animal bites. Assists
in the training of new personnel. Performs euthanasia as required, both within
the shelter and in the field. Provides information and assistance to the public.
Operates a City vehicle to respond to calls concerning the need to apprehend
unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals. Makes court appearances related to
citations and warrants issued and to apprehend animals. Acts as liaison with the
Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff Department, Federal Bureau of
Investigation (FBI) and Internal Revenue Services (IRS). Maintains and completes
a variety of daily activity reports. Assists other personnel in the performance
of these duties.

Responsibilities

• Apprehend, rescue and retain unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals
• Investigates complaints concerning ordinance violations
• Answers calls concerning reports of animal bites
• Assists in the training of new personnel
• Performs euthanasia as required, both within the shelter and in the field
• Provides information and assistance to the public
• Operates a City vehicle to respond to calls concerning the need to apprehend unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals
• Makes court appearances related to citations and warrants issued and to apprehend animals
• Acts as liaison with the Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff Department, Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and Internal Revenue Services (IRS)
• Maintains and completes a variety of daily activity reports
• Assists other personnel in the performance of these duties

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed