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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.
Zone 2
Protective Service
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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