- Description
- Work Activities
- Abilities
- Interests
- Knowledge
- Wages
- Skills
- Work Values
- Work Styles
- Related Degrees
- Work Context
- Task Ratings
- Education
Job Description: Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Animal Control Workers spend a lot of their time Communicating with Persons Outside Organization. They are naturally good at Oral Comprehension, Oral Expression, Inductive Reasoning, and Written Comprehension. Animal Control Workers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Social. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Education and Training, and Public Safety and Security and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Active Listening.
Work Activities
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
Handling and Moving Objects
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Performing General Physical Activities
Getting Information
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
Documenting/Recording Information
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
Processing Information
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
Assisting and Caring for Others
Thinking Creatively
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
Analyzing Data or Information
Training and Teaching Others
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
Coaching and Developing Others
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
Developing Objectives and Strategies
Selling or Influencing Others
Performing Administrative Activities
Scheduling Work and Activities
Interacting With Computers
Developing and Building Teams
Controlling Machines and Processes
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
Staffing Organizational Units
Abilities
Oral Comprehension
Oral Expression
Inductive Reasoning
Written Comprehension
Problem Sensitivity
Written Expression
Deductive Reasoning
Far Vision
Manual Dexterity
Speech Recognition
Originality
Category Flexibility
Information Ordering
Time Sharing
Near Vision
Static Strength
Arm-Hand Steadiness
Multilimb Coordination
Speech Clarity
Extent Flexibility
Fluency of Ideas
Flexibility of Closure
Selective Attention
Finger Dexterity
Auditory Attention
Trunk Strength
Control Precision
Reaction Time
Depth Perception
Visualization
Hearing Sensitivity
Dynamic Strength
Gross Body Coordination
Perceptual Speed
Visual Color Discrimination
Response Orientation
Speed of Closure
Memorization
Stamina
Rate Control
Glare Sensitivity
Sound Localization
Mathematical Reasoning
Speed of Limb Movement
Spatial Orientation
Gross Body Equilibrium
Peripheral Vision
Number Facility
Night Vision
Interests
Realistic
Social
Conventional
Investigative
Enterprising
Artistic
Knowledge
Customer and Personal Service
Education and Training
Public Safety and Security
Law and Government
English Language
Computers and Electronics
Clerical
Communications and Media
Biology
Transportation
Mathematics
Administration and Management
Therapy and Counseling
Telecommunications
Psychology
Chemistry
Personnel and Human Resources
Medicine and Dentistry
Mechanical
Geography
Sociology and Anthropology
Production and Processing
Philosophy and Theology
Design
Physics
History and Archeology
Building and Construction
Engineering and Technology
Economics and Accounting
Foreign Language
Wages
Nevada
$48,910
California
$48,070
Oregon
$40,810
Minnesota
$40,450
Maryland
$39,610
Colorado
$39,100
Rhode Island
$38,900
Alaska
$38,870
Washington
$37,310
Connecticut
$37,140
Pennsylvania
$36,050
New Jersey
$35,610
Michigan
$35,330
Massachusetts
$33,910
Wyoming
$33,750
Iowa
$33,680
Arizona
$32,930
Virginia
$32,930
Florida
$32,830
Nebraska
$32,790
Delaware
$32,680
New York
$31,280
Utah
$31,220
Ohio
$30,970
Indiana
$30,380
North Carolina
$29,950
New Mexico
$29,550
Texas
$29,350
Illinois
$29,130
Tennessee
$28,900
Georgia
$28,750
New Hampshire
$28,720
South Carolina
$28,630
Montana
$28,340
Missouri
$28,210
Oklahoma
$27,170
Alabama
$26,940
Louisiana
$26,290
Kansas
$26,270
Arkansas
$26,070
South Dakota
$25,190
Wisconsin
$24,330
Kentucky
$23,690
Mississippi
$23,500
Idaho
$23,450
West Virginia
$23,340
Vermont
$23,300
Maine
$21,780
Skills
Critical Thinking
Active Listening
Speaking
Monitoring
Active Learning
Reading Comprehension
Judgment and Decision Making
Service Orientation
Persuasion
Social Perceptiveness
Writing
Instructing
Time Management
Coordination
Complex Problem Solving
Learning Strategies
Negotiation
Systems Evaluation
Operation Monitoring
Systems Analysis
Management of Personnel Resources
Operations Analysis
Operation and Control
Quality Control Analysis
Management of Material Resources
Mathematics
Troubleshooting
Work Values
Relationships
Independence
Support
Achievement
Working Conditions
Recognition
Work Styles
Integrity
Dependability
Stress Tolerance
Self Control
Cooperation
Independence
Concern for Others
Adaptability/Flexibility
Attention to Detail
Innovation
Analytical Thinking
Initiative
Persistence
Achievement/Effort
Social Orientation
Leadership
Related University Degree Programs
Work Context
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
Deal With External Customers
Contact With Others
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Consequence of Error
Frequency of Decision Making
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Letters and Memos
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Time Pressure
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Coordinate or Lead Others
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Spend Time Sitting
Physical Proximity
Electronic Mail
Level of Competition
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Spend Time Standing
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Duration of Typical Work Week
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Public Speaking
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Degree of Automation
Exposed to High Places
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Work Schedules
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Exposed to Radiation
-40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-A lot of freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-About half the time-
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Completely automated-
Degree of Automation
-Constant contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others about half the time-
Contact With Others
-Contact with others most of the time-
Contact With Others
-Continually or almost continually-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
-Every day-
Face-to-Face Discussions
Telephone
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Outdoors, Under Cover
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Time Pressure
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Public Speaking
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
-Extremely competitive-
Level of Competition
-Extremely important-
Deal With External Customers
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Extremely serious-
Consequence of Error
-Fairly important-
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Work With Work Group or Team
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Fairly serious-
Consequence of Error
-High responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Highly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Highly competitive-
Level of Competition
-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-
Physical Proximity
-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-
Physical Proximity
-Important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Deal With External Customers
-Important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-
Work Schedules
-Less than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-Less than half the time-
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
-Limited freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Limited responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Minor results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderate responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-Moderate results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Moderately automated-
Degree of Automation
-Moderately close (at arm's length)-
Physical Proximity
-Moderately competitive-
Level of Competition
-More than 40 hours-
Duration of Typical Work Week
-More than half the time-
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Spend Time Sitting
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Spend Time Walking and Running
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
-Never-
Exposed to Radiation
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
Electronic Mail
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to High Places
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Time Pressure
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Outdoors, Under Cover
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
Exposed to Contaminants
Letters and Memos
Spend Time Walking and Running
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Telephone
Spend Time Sitting
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Frequency of Decision Making
Spend Time Standing
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
-No contact with others-
Contact With Others
-No freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-No responsibility-
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
-No results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Not at all automated-
Degree of Automation
-Not at all competitive-
Level of Competition
-Not important at all-
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
Coordinate or Lead Others
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Deal With External Customers
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
-Not serious at all-
Consequence of Error
-Occasional contact with others-
Contact With Others
-Once a month or more but not every week-
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Electronic Mail
Public Speaking
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Frequency of Decision Making
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Under Cover
Exposed to High Places
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Exposed to Radiation
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Telephone
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Face-to-Face Discussions
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
-Once a week or more but not every day-
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Time Pressure
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Letters and Memos
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Electronic Mail
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Exposed to Contaminants
Telephone
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Face-to-Face Discussions
Outdoors, Under Cover
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Radiation
Public Speaking
-Once a year or more but not every month-
Public Speaking
Exposed to High Places
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
Outdoors, Under Cover
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
Frequency of Conflict Situations
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
Letters and Memos
Time Pressure
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
Frequency of Decision Making
Exposed to Disease or Infections
Exposed to Contaminants
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
Exposed to Radiation
Electronic Mail
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
Face-to-Face Discussions
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
Telephone
-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-
Work Schedules
-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-
Work Schedules
-Serious-
Consequence of Error
-Slightly automated-
Degree of Automation
-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-
Physical Proximity
-Slightly competitive-
Level of Competition
-Some freedom-
Freedom to Make Decisions
Structured versus Unstructured Work
-Very close (near touching)-
Physical Proximity
-Very high responsibility-
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
-Very important-
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
Work With Work Group or Team
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
Deal With External Customers
Coordinate or Lead Others
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
-Very important results-
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
-Very little freedom-
Structured versus Unstructured Work
Freedom to Make Decisions
-Very serious-
Consequence of Error
Task Ratings
- Importance Core-
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
- Importance Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
- Relevance of Task Core-
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Relevance of Task Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
Train police officers in dog handling and training techniques for tracking, crowd control, and narcotics and bomb detection.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
Examine animal licenses, and inspect establishments housing animals for compliance with laws.
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
Answer inquiries from the public concerning animal control operations.
Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Issue warnings or citations in connection with animal-related offenses, or contact police to report violations and request arrests.
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-
Organize the adoption of unclaimed animals.
Education Training Experience
-On-Site or In-Plant Training-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-On-the-Job Training-
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
-Related Work Experience-
None
Up to and including 1 month
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
-Required Level of Education-
High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
Some College Courses