Animal Control Field Officer - Emergency Response

Bay County Board of County Commissioners; Nieul-sur-Mer; On-site; EUR 24,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Animal Service Officer to handle public calls, dispatch emergencies, manage animal control operations, and care for shelter animals. The role requires handling difficult situations, enforcing regulations, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Florida driver’s license, and certification steps within 18 months. This is an on-site full-time position with potential after-hours duties in emergency

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Six months of animal control enforcement experience preferred.
• Must possess or obtain Florida driver license upon offer of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receives requests for service by telephone and dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls from the public and law enforcement.
• Handles vicious animals, nuisance wildlife, and injured animals.
• Communicates with animal owners and citizens in confrontational situations.
• Tracks location of Animal Control Officers and assigns back-up assistance.
• Answers questions and concerns regarding animal control and shelter operations.
• Cares for and treats injured animals and transports to veterinarians when needed.
• Advises citizens on responsibilities of animal ownership and enforces regulations.
• Oversees kennels and adoption processes.
• Maintains data in Animal Services computer database.

Skills

Animal control regulations

Humane handling of animals

English language

Public/customer interaction

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

6 months experience in animal control enforcement

Animal Control Officer Certification Level 1

Euthanasia training

Bite stick training

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bay County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Animal Service Officer to handle public calls, dispatch emergencies, manage animal control operations, and care for shelter animals. The role requires handling difficult situations, enforcing regulations, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, Florida driver’s license, and certification steps within 18 months. This is an on-site full-time position with potential after-hours duties in emergency