Animal Control Officer II - Animal Control

Walton County Emergency Management Agency; Haarlem; On-site; EUR 21,715 - 28,953; Full time

Job summary

Walton County Emergency Management Agency is seeking an Animal Control Officer II to enforce animal control ordinances, impound animals, and care for them. The role involves responding to reports, transporting animals, and assisting in court cases related to animal cruelty or neglect.

The officer will also help maintain the shelter operations and perform euthanasia when required. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and potentially an apprenticeship or two to three years in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Sufficient experience or apprenticeship/internship in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Enforce animal control ordinances and impound animals.
• Transport animals and provide care; respond to sicks/injured animals.
• Investigate cruelty/neglect; collect evidence; testify in court.
• Respond to after-hours emergencies and animal bite cases.
• Cares for shelter animals and maintains facilities.
• Performs euthanasia and maintains required training/licenses.

Skills

Reading & Writing

Mathematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Animal Control Officer II - Animal Control

Job ID: FY26-105 | Category: Other Departments | Status: Open | Salary: $21.21 per hour, plus benefits | Posted: June 2, 2026 | Closing: Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the enforcement of animal control ordinances and for the impounding and care of animals. Patrols county to enforce animal control ordinances; issues warnings and citations to owners for violations; picks up and transports animals; assists sick and injured domestic and wild animals. Investigates cases involving animal cruelty, abuse, or neglect; investigates animal nuisance cases; collects and submits evidence; takes appropriate action; prepares required reports; testifies in court. Responds to reports of animal bites, quarantines animals for rabies observation. Snares and transports animals; medicates animals for the purpose of immobilization; cages or secures animals in vehicle; supplies food, water and care to detained animals; notifies owners of impounded animals. Participates in the operations of the animal shelter; cares for and feeds animals; purchases supplies and equipment necessary for shelter operations; assists in cleaning and maintaining facilities and grounds. Performs euthanasia. Maintains all required training, certificates and licenses. Inspects and maintains the cleanliness of animal control vehicles; washes and cleans cage areas to prevent the spread of odor and disease; schedules and transports shelter fleet vehicles for maintenance and repair. Responds to after-hours emergencies. Answers telephone and greets visitors; provides information and assistance; researches and resolves problems. Assists the supervisor in supervision of Animal Control Officers. Performs related duties. Requires weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations at a level commonly associated with the completion of high school or equivalent. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for two to three years. Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Special Requirements

This position requires a completed Walton County employment application. Electronic signatures are not accepted. Resumes submitted without a completed application will not be considered.