Animal Control Officer I

The Animal Control Officer I is a valuable member to our Animal Control Team who with direct supervision from management and guidance from ACO IIIs, acts to control rabies by receiving training and building experience and skills in handling animals. This includes impounding and/or transporting wild animals, injured animals, aggressive animals and stray animals as required. Receives training for medicating, vaccinating and microchipping animals. Receives training and experience to develop the skills to conduct investigations into ordinance or statutory violations, and issue violation notices as appropriate. Interacts with the public and with other outside agencies and organizations representing the Lake County Health Department. Scheduled Hours: 37.5 hours per week Sunday - Thursday Typical work hours are 9:00 AM–5:00 PM. Hours may vary depending on the assignment and workload. Rotating on-call schedule. Functions as the Lake County Health Department's public contact with the community in the field regarding animal control issues. Informs the public about the laws regarding animals, bites and strays. Issues violation notices, warnings and tickets as required. Receives training in th