Animal Control Workers

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Job Outlook:
None
Education: High school diploma or equivalent
Salary
High: $62,050.00
Average: $43,780.00
Hourly
Average: $21.05

What they do:

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

On the job, you would:

  • Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
  • Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
  • Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.

Personality

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Characteristics of this Career

93% Integrity  -  Job requires being honest and ethical.
93% Self-Control  -  Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
93% Dependability  -  Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
92% Stress Tolerance  -  Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
91% Independence  -  Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
89% Cooperation  -  Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
88% Adaptability/Flexibility  -  Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
87% Attention to Detail  -  Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
86% Initiative  -  Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
81% Concern for Others  -  Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
78% Persistence  -  Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
77% Innovation  -  Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
73% Analytical Thinking  -  Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
70% Achievement/Effort  -  Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
66% Leadership  -  Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Strengths

95% Realistic  -  Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Values of the Work Environment

72% Relationships  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
72% Independence  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
67% Support  -  Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.

Aptitude

A3 Your Strengths Importance

Abilities | Cognitive, Physical, Personality

75% Oral Comprehension  -  The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
75% Oral Expression  -  The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
75% Problem Sensitivity  -  The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.

Job Details

Responsibilities
Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
Use weapons or physical force to maintain security.
Provide care for animals.
Check physical condition of people or animals.
Provide care for animals.
Provide care for animals.
Provide care for animals.
Clean facilities or equipment.
Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
Issue warnings or citations.
Maintain operational records.
Write operational reports.
Collaborate with law enforcement or security agencies to respond to incidents.
Issue warnings or citations.
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
Provide care for animals.
Train employees in proper work procedures.
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Attributes & Percentage of Time Spent

95% Telephone  -  How often do you have telephone conversations in this job?
95% Deal With External Customers  -  How important is it to work with external customers or the public in this job?
94% In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment  -  How often does this job require working in a closed vehicle or equipment (e.g., car)?
94% Outdoors, Exposed to Weather  -  How often does this job require working outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions?
93% Work With Work Group or Team  -  How important is it to work with others in a group or team in this job?
93% Contact With Others  -  How much does this job require the worker to be in contact with others (face-to-face, by telephone, or otherwise) in order to perform it?
89% Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People  -  How frequently does the worker have to deal with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals as part of the job requirements?
86% Face-to-Face Discussions  -  How often do you have to have face-to-face discussions with individuals or teams in this job?
86% Freedom to Make Decisions  -  How much decision making freedom, without supervision, does the job offer?
84% Frequency of Decision Making  -  How frequently is the worker required to make decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization?
83% Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results  -  What results do your decisions usually have on other people or the image or reputation or financial resources of your employer?
83% Frequency of Conflict Situations  -  How often are there conflict situations the employee has to face in this job?
82% Structured versus Unstructured Work  -  To what extent is this job structured for the worker, rather than allowing the worker to determine tasks, priorities, and goals?
81% Importance of Being Exact or Accurate  -  How important is being very exact or highly accurate in performing this job?
79% Exposed to Disease or Infections  -  How often does this job require exposure to disease/infections?
78% Responsible for Others' Health and Safety  -  How much responsibility is there for the health and safety of others in this job?
75% Electronic Mail  -  How often do you use electronic mail in this job?
73% Letters and Memos  -  How often does the job require written letters and memos?
71% Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets  -  How much does this job require wearing common protective or safety equipment such as safety shoes, glasses, gloves, hard hats or life jackets?
70% Exposed to Contaminants  -  How often does this job require working exposed to contaminants (such as pollutants, gases, dust or odors)?
70% Very Hot or Cold Temperatures  -  How often does this job require working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32 F degrees) temperatures?
68% Importance of Repeating Same Tasks  -  How important is repeating the same physical activities (e.g., key entry) or mental activities (e.g., checking entries in a ledger) over and over, without stopping, to performing this job?
68% Coordinate or Lead Others  -  How important is it to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities in this job?
66% Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings  -  How often does this job require exposure to minor burns, cuts, bites, or stings?
65% Consequence of Error  -  How serious would the result usually be if the worker made a mistake that was not readily correctable?
A3 Your Strengths Importance

Tasks & Values

85% Performing for or Working Directly with the Public  -  Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
83% Documenting/Recording Information  -  Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
82% Making Decisions and Solving Problems  -  Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
81% Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards  -  Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
80% Getting Information  -  Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
80% Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment  -  Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
80% Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others  -  Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
77% Communicating with People Outside the Organization  -  Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
75% Performing General Physical Activities  -  Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
74% Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge  -  Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
73% Working with Computers  -  Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
72% Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates  -  Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
68% Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events  -  Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
67% Processing Information  -  Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
67% Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings  -  Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
67% Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships  -  Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
66% Handling and Moving Objects  -  Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
65% Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work  -  Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.

Getting Started

Education:
60%
High School Diploma - or the equivalent (for example, GED)
30%
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in agriculture or natural resources, computer services, personal or culinary services, engineering technologies, healthcare, construction trades, mechanic and repair technologies, or precision production)

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