Animal Control and Code Compliance Officer

City of Hallandale Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hallandale Beach seeks an Animal Control and Code Compliance Officer to enforce the City’s Code of Ordinances with a focus on animal services and code compliance.

The role requires responding to complaints, conducting inspections, investigating noise violations, and educating the public on animal care and local codes. A high school diploma or GED is required, with certifications and licenses to be obtained during employment.

Qualifications

• Requires knowledge of animal handling and investigation procedures.
• Enforces local codes and ordinances with public education.
• Must obtain FACe certifications Levels 1–4 within years of employment.
• Able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Respond to complaints related to animal control and code enforcement.
• Conduct inspections to ensure compliance with ordinances.
• Investigate noise and other violations; document findings.
• Provide education to the public on animal care and local codes.

Skills

Animal handling

Investigations

Code enforcement

Public education

Education

High school diploma or GED

F.A.C.E. certifications Levels 1–4

Animal Control Officer certification (Florida)

Job description

Performs administrative, investigative, and field work of moderate difficulty related to enforcing the City’s Code of Ordinances, with a focus on animal services and code compliance. This position responds to complaints, conducts inspections, investigates noise complaints violations, and provides education to the public on animal care, local codes, and ordinance compliance. Work is performed under limited supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgement.

Animal Control and Code Compliance Officer

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in animal handling, behavior, or law/ordinance enforcement.
• Employee must obtain Florida Association of Code Enforcement (F.A.C.E.) certifications Levels 1 through 4, at the rate of one (1) certification per year during employment.
• Valid Florida Class E driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record throughout employment.
• Animal Control Officer certification from the Florida Animal Control Association (or obtain within one year of employment).
• Ability to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Obtain the National Animal Care Officer certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Or a combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• National Incident Management System (NIMS) certification (level to be determined by job classification requirements) or, MUST obtain within one (1) year of employment.
• One (1) year experience conducting certificate of use inspections.