Lead Animal Services Officer (Dallas Animal Services - Civil Service)

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The Lead Animal Services Officer performs and leads lower-level animal control employees in performing a variety of duties relating to animal control to protect the public's health and safety and prevent the spread of rabies and other diseases.

• No Felony Drug offenses within the last 10 years
• No Animal Cruelty convictions
• Availability to work various shifts including evenings, weekends, holidays and twenty-four seven (24/7) on call status
• Subject to working in inclement weather

Salary Range

 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Three (3) years of customer service or animal shelter/animal control experience that involved processing inquiries and/or complaints. One (1) year of supervisory or lead experience is preferred.

• Valid professional Animal Control related training and/or certification(s) from a State or National organization PLUS two (2) years of the required experience will meet the education and experience requirements. 

• Valid driver's license with good driving record. ​
• Must obtain a basic Animal Control Officer (ACO) certification AND euthanasia certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) within probationary period.