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CITY OF COLTON ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, enforces City, State and Federal animal control laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances; take stray and/or vicious animals into custody and transport them to the local animal facility; distributes animal licenses to City residents. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Animal Control Officer is a single position class responsible for maintaining and enforcing City, State, and Federal animal control laws and regulations, collecting stray and dead animals, and distributing animal licenses. This classification is distinguished from the sworn classification of Police Officer by the performance of duties directly applicable to animal control (only) and in that it has limited police powers prescribed by the law. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (includes but are not limited to the following) • Responds to citizen complaints pertaining to dead and stray animals within the City limits; removes dead animals from streets and other public property; and takes into custody stray and/or vicious animals that are a nuisance to the public. • Patrols City streets and looks for any acts that are in violation of City, State or Federal laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances including stray dogs or cruelty to animals; issues citations to animal owners for failure to comply with rules and regulations. • Investigates reports or complaints of cruelty to animals and takes corrective action. • Responsible for the care of animals that are in custody; feeds and waters animals as necessary; transports animals to the County pound; decides on the disposition of animals. • As is necessary, may be required to euthanize animals. • Maintains and composes animal control reports for higher level personnel; makes recommendations regarding animal control methods and procedures; implements any changes to approved changes in animal control standard operating procedures. • Performs other related duties as required. WORKING CONDITIONS: Position requires sitting, standing, walking on level and slippery surfaces, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, stooping, squatting, crouching, grasping, and making repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties. The position also requires both near and far vision when performing animal control duties and operating assigned equipment. The need to lift, carry, and push animal control equipment and supplies weighing 25 pounds or more is also required. Additionally, the incumbent in this outdoor position works in all weather conditions including wet, hot, and cold. The incumbent may use cleaning chemicals which may expose the employee to fumes, dust, and air contaminants. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions and often work with constant interruptions. QUALIFICATIONS: Education and/or Experience: