Job Details

Animal Control Officer

Join our team as an Animal Control Officer in the City of Forney and play a vital role in protecting both residents and animals through education, enforcement, and compassionate care. Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide range of field and office duties in support of the care and control of domestic and non-domestic animals, care and maintenance of animals within the animal shelter, other public inspections, and perform related work as required.

The following duties are a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities:

• Enforces City animal control laws and regulations, issues citations for animal-related violations, interacts with the public and explains City ordinances related to the care of animals; conducts patrols in assigned areas, responds to calls for assistance or service, removes and disposes of deceased animals.
• Assists in conducting educational programs and training for public and coordinates with other agencies to provide assistance, care, and management of animals and protected species.
• Performs all other aspects of assignment including, chemical immobilization, capture, and transport of animals; humanely euthanizes animals as required, maintains logs and records of substances, investigates reports of animal bites and quarantines animals as necessary; investigates reports of animal cruelty, performs seizure or trapping of animals as necessary, completes and submits all required reports.
• Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; interviews witnesses; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
• Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; maintains assigned vehicle and equipment; maintains shelter supplies.
• Provide care for animals in the Shelter including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal behavior. Monitor conditions of animals and implement precautionary measures to prevent disease transmission. Clean and disinfect pens, floors, and related areas in accordance with established practices.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule: Schedule varies Sunday-Saturday any time between 7am-6pm. 40 hours work week, 10 hours per day (days and times to be determined at a later date). On call duty as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High school graduation or equivalent
• One (1) year of experience in animal care, animal control, or related fields.

Special Requirements:

• Texas DSHS Animal Control Officer Certification
• Texas DSHS Euthanasia Certification.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

***PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment. Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form ***

Employee Benefits:

Medical Insurance

The city is self-insured and offers a choice of four medical plans through United Healthcare:

• $6,000 Deductible HSA Plan (up to a $3,000 HRA reimbursement + HSA City Contributions)
• $2,500 Deductible EPO Plan

Employee health coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

Dental Insurance

The city offers a dental plan through United Healthcare Dental:

• UHC DPPO

Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.

Life Insurance

Basic group life insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year.

Voluntary products are also available to full-time employees and include supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, cancer insurance, and critical care.

Other City Paid Plans

• Teladoc -All full-time employees have access to TELADOC
• Short Term Disability – Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.
• Long Term Disability – Provided to all full-time employees at no cost through NY Life.

Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)

All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the Texas Municipal Retirement System. TMRS is a qualified tax deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the city provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.

Additional Group Benefits

• Deferred Compensation plan
• Direct deposit
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• Personal leave
• Sick leave
• Social Security
• Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program