ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

Animal Control Officer

Department of Animal Care and Control

Number of Positions: 6

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $51,348.00 annually

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION (S.E.I.U.) LOCAL 73 (I.B.E.W) LOCAL 21 (BU 02). Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled "Currently employed by the City of Chicago"

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled 'payee/employee number')

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59 pm CDT on April 29, 2026.

Under supervision, performs public safety work in the enforcement of animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations, and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Investigates complaints involving cruelty, neglect, animal bites, and dangerous or uncontrolled animals, including interviewing witnesses, identifying involved parties, and taking statements and photographs.

* Controls incident scenes by obtaining and securing evidence.

* Prepares investigation reports and issues citations for animal care and control violations.

* Testifies in court regarding violations and citations issued.

* Captures stray, unlicensed, injured, or uncontrolled animals using various restraining devices.

* Drives department vehicles to transport animals to and from the Animal Care and Control Center or other specified designations.

* Explains, interprets, and enforces the municipal code concerning the care and control of animals.

* Uses various software applications in order to complete impoundment records and to input and generate activity reports on animals placed in the shelter.

* Responds to inquiries and provides information regarding local animal control laws.

* Maintains the upkeep of department equipment and vehicles.

* Assists other City departments and outside agencies in special assignments regarding animal related problems, as required.

* May participate in public information, education, and outreach activities regarding animal care and control.

Additional duties may be required for this position.

Location: 2741 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL 60608

Hours & Days: Varies, seven (7) hours per day, five (5) days per week

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

One (1) year of work experience in the care and control of animals AND a valid State of Illinois driver's license.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

• Previous data entry experience
• Previous experience preparing reports
• Previous experience working in an animal shelter, or in animal control
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to successfully complete an interview which will include a written exercise and/or skills assessment as part of the interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, based on the oral and written parts of the interview will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor