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Animal Control Workers

in Washington State

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

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Wages

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Area	Year	Period	Percentiles					Hourly Average
Area	Year	Period	10th	25th	Median	75th	90th
Washington State	2010	Mar	$10.71	$13.80	$19.93	$23.60	$27.60	$19.25

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Short Term Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	Growth Rate %	Annual Avg Openings
	2009 2nd Qtr	2011 2nd Qtr
Washington State	244	242	-2	-0.4	7

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Employment Projections

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Area	Employment Projections		Change	% Change	Annual Avg Openings
	2008	2018
Washington State	241	251	10	4.1	8

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Program Title

Protective Services, Other

Educational Requirements

This occupation is in Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed .
Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees.

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O*NET Characteristics

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Skills

Importance
(0-100)high

Competence Level

Active Listening

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Critical Thinking

Time Management

Writing

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Top 10 Tasks

Importance
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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.

Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.

Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.

Euthanize rabid, unclaimed, or severely injured animals.

Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.

Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.

Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.

Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.

Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.

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Top 10 Work Activities

Importance
(0-100)high

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization

Getting Information

Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others

Making Decisions and Solving Problems

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates

Documenting/Recording Information

Handling and Moving Objects

Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards

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Top 2 Work Values

Extent
(0-100)high

Support

Achievement

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Top 2 Interests

Occupational Interest
(0-100)high

Social

Realistic

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Alternate Titles

Animal Attendant, Animal Control Officer, Animal Cop, Animal Cruelty Investigation Supervisor, Animal Cruelty Investigator, Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer, Animal Rescuer, Animal Treatment Investigator, Animal Warden, Canine Service Instructor-Trainer, Community Service Officer, Dog Catcher, Dog Control Officer, Dog Pound Attendant, Dog Warden, Humane Agent, Humane Officer, Police Officer

Top 15 Industries of Employment

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Number of Employers in State of Washington

Number Employed in Industry in 2007 in State of Washington

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of Washington

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Social Advocacy Organizations

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