Animal Services Officer II

Department: Sanitation/Public Works Position Control Number: 0446-002 FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, position is eligible for overtime Safety Sensitive Designation: This position is designated as safety-sensitive.

Random Drug/Alcohol Test: Yes Opening Date: October 12, 2026 Closing Date: October 19, 2026 at 11:59 PM This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

It is intended to identify the essential functions and minimum qualifications of this job.

The incumbent(s) may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign job-related responsibilities and tasks to this job at any time.

Certain functions are understood to be essential; these include, but are not limited to, attendance, getting along with others, working a full shift, and dealing with and working under stress.

Any essential function of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant only to the extent medically and reasonably feasible.

An Equal Opportunity Employer JOB SUMMARY:Responsible for the investigation of all complaints of stray animals/disturbances, issuing of warnings and/or citations for violations of the Pulaski County Animal Control Ordinance, and apprehension and impounding of stray animals; responsible for the investigation of suspected animal cruelty, abuse, and neglect and assistance in the enforcement of the animal cruelty law.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Receives calls from the public reporting suspected animal cruelty or abuse.

Investigates reported animal neglect, cruelty, or abuse cases by field investigation, interviewing of owners and witnesses, and inspection of animals.

Researches records from public agencies, property records, PAGIS mapping system, etc.

to attempt to identify animal ownership as necessary.

Completes reports summarizing conditions found and determination of abuse; discusses results with the animal owner.

Confers with supervisor to determine if a case will be submitted to Prosecuting Attorneys Office for prosecution.

Explains animal cruelty law to the public; explains cases required for domestic animals and livestock.

Performs follow-up inspections to ensure animal care instructions have been followed.

Conducts on-site investigations concerning complaints and violations of the Pulaski County Animal Service Ordinance.

Issues warning and/or citations to citizens for violations of the ordinance.

Apprehends stray animals or animals who have bitten someone by using a trap or snare pole as needed; uses a tranquilizer gun, if necessary, to subdue the animal.

Conducts quarantine impoundments and follow-up observation; relays information concerning the status ...