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Animal Control Workers

SOC 33-9011.00

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

8
Skills
8
Knowledge
2
Job Zone
No
Green

Top Skills 8

Active Listening
3.8
Speaking
3.8
Critical Thinking
3.5
Reading Comprehension
3.1
Social Perceptiveness
3.1
Service Orientation
3.1
Writing
3.0
Active Learning
3.0

Knowledge Areas 8

Customer and Personal Service
4.4
Law and Government
4.3
Public Safety and Security
4.0
English Language
3.6
Clerical
3.4
Administration and Management
3.3
Psychology
3.2
Telecommunications
3.0

Key Tasks

1Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
2Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
3Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
4Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
5Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.

Also Known As

Animal Attendant Animal Control Officer Animal Control Specialist Animal Cop Animal Cruelty Investigator Animal Enforcement Officer Animal Ordinance Enforcement Officer Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer Animal Rescuer Animal Safety Officer

Tools & Equipment

Animal cages Animal capture nets Animal catch poles Animal control shotguns Animal traps

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