Animal Control Officer
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Animal Care Technician (General Services Department)
City of Detroit
General Services
Location
Detroit, Michigan, 48226
Salary
From $33,272
per year
Type
Closes
March 31, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves taking care of animals at a city shelter in Detroit, including feeding them, cleaning their spaces, giving basic medical care like vaccines, and helping people who come in looking for lost pets.
It's a hands-on role focused on keeping animals healthy and comfortable while following safety rules.
A good fit would be someone who loves animals, has some experience caring for them, and is comfortable working in a busy, sometimes stressful environment.
Key Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- One year of experience in animal care
- Valid Michigan driver's license
- Knowledge of animal handling and shelter care practices
- Ability to administer medications and vaccines after training
- Skills in using office equipment, computers, and communication tools
- Strong problem-solving and customer service abilities under stress
Full Job Description
GENERAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
ANIMAL CARE TECHINICAN
ANIMAL CONTROL DIVISION
ANIMAL CARE TECHINICAN
Under general supervision is responsible for the well-being of animals at the Detroit Animal Care and Control Facility, including but not limited to providing vaccinations on intake, completing daily care and cleaning of animals, keeping records regarding the animals’ care, assisting with daily medical treatments and medications, and offering comfort, exercise, and enrichment for the animals.
Requirements
Perform proper disinfection cleaning of enclosures, care areas and surfaces, bowls and dishes, bedding, and cleaning supplies.
Provide daily care to animals, including food and water and attending to comfort and enrichment needs.
Provide humane handling of animals per DACC policy; participates in continued education on animal handling techniques including advanced handling techniques for fractious or injured animals.
Operate a variety of communications equipment including two-way radios, multi-line phone systems, iPads/tablets, and computers.
Assist in documenting the overall health and the needs of animals, such as symptoms of illness, injury,or behavioral need and report observations to proper personnel.
Administer medication and routine vaccines to animals per DACC training.
Provide customer assistance to citizens in person and over the phone looking for lost animals, including but not limited to completing various forms and logs regarding animals brought into the shelter.
Provide citizens with resources and education about proper animal care, husbandry, relevant city ordinances, and state laws.
Maintain cleanliness and report equipment damage.
Complete additional tasks necessary to keep the Animal Care and Control facility and equipment in a state of good repair.
Qualifications
Qualifications (required)
- High school graduation or G.E.D.
- One year of experience in caring for animals.
Equivalency
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Licensing and Certifications
- Valid State of Michigan Operator License required.
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Additional Information
Evaluation Plan- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
- Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of principles and practices of shelter animal care and kennel care, decontamination, and contagions in a shelter environment.
- Knowledge of animal handling techniques and ability and willingness to participate in additional training provided by the department.
- Skill in the use of common office equipment and technology, including Microsoft Suite applications.
- Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
- Ability to perform basic husbandry tasks such as vaccinating animals, assessing vital signs, restraining for veterinary care, and basic animal grooming necessary for hygienic purposes.
- Ability to learn computer software used by Detroit Animal Care and Control.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, representing the governmental agencies and departments, professional contacts, citizens, elected officials, and general public.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Physical Demands
- While performing kennel-related duties, the employee is frequently required to lift up to 40 lbs. without assistance, restrain or control aggressive animals, sit, stand, walk, run, and move freely.
- The noise level may be quiet or very loud.
- Though applicable safety procedures are documented and utilized, the employee may be exposed to unsanitary or unhygienic materials, individuals, animals, and situations in the course of performing duties.
Work Environment
- Work is performed primarily in indoor and outdoor environments (e.g. care center, clinic. etc.) with potential exposure to blood, body fluids and airborne pathogens.
- Some work requires travel to meetings, conferences, and other work sites with exposure to seasonal weather conditions.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class.
Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.
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