Fort Myers, FL30+ days ago
p>Duties and Responsibilities • Respond to animal control calls, including stray animals, animal bites, aggressive animals, and emergencies • Enforce State Statutes, County, and City animal control ordinances • Issue warnings, citations, and summons as appropriate • Patrol assigned areas to identify violations and ensure compliance with animal control regulations • Seize and impound animals that are not under proper control • Conduct investigations related to animal bites, scratches, and other animal-related incidents • Safely capture, trap, and transport domestic and wild animals, including potentially dangerous animals • Educate the public on animal control laws, licensing requirements, and responsible pet ownership • Maintain accurate records, activity logs, citations, and incident reports • Communicate effectively via radio, phone, and written correspondence • Provide testimony in court and administrative hearings when required • Contribute to a safe, professional, and compassionate environment for the public and animals. Benefits Package • Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria • Florida Retirement System (FRS) - employees eligible to participate in the FRS retirement plan options are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS • Employee Assistance Program - services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues • Educational Assistance - reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.