Animal Control and Code Compliance Officer

City of Hallandale Beach; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Hallandale Beach seeks an Animal Control and Code Compliance Officer to enforce ordinances related to animal services and compliance. The role includes responding to complaints, performing inspections, and investigating noise issues while educating the public on proper care and regulations.

Work is performed with limited supervision and some independent judgement. Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in animal handling or enforcement, and must obtain Florida

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years of professional experience in animal handling, behavior, or law/ordinance enforcement.
• Must obtain F.A.C.E. certifications Levels 1-4, one per year.
• Valid Florida Class E driver’s license with satisfactory driving record.
• Animal Control Officer certification from FA CA (or within one year).
• Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• National Animal Care Officer certification within one year.

Responsibilities

• Performs administrative, investigative, and field work related to enforcing the City’s Code of Ordinances, with focus on animal services and code compliance.
• Responds to complaints, conducts inspections, and investigates noise violations.
• Educates the public on animal care, local codes, and ordinance compliance.
• Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for independent judgement.

Skills

Public education

Investigations

Inspections

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

F.A.C.E. certifications Levels 1-4

Animal Control Officer certification (Florida Association)

National Animal Care Officer certification

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.