Animal Control Field Officer I

Okaloosa County School System; Crestview (FL); Sur place; USD 35 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Okaloosa County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to protect public safety and animal welfare. The role handles complaints, traps and transports animals, and enforces local ordinances and state laws.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Florida driver license, and the required Animal Control Officer certifications with certification timelines met. This is a field-based, full-time position with after-hours duties as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with related animal control experience.
• Valid Florida driver license and required state certifications within specified timelines.

Responsabilités

• Responds to complaints, traps and transports animals to approved shelters.
• Patrols areas for stray animals and checks for valid rabies tags.
• Advises owners on ordinances and state laws; issues citations when warranted.
• Investigates animal bites, cruelty, and related violations; gathers evidence for court.
• Responds to emergency animal needs and supports disaster relief per policy.

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

One year direct experience in animal control field operations

Description du poste

Okaloosa County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to protect public safety and animal welfare. The role handles complaints, traps and transports animals, and enforces local ordinances and state laws.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Florida driver license, and the required Animal Control Officer certifications with certification timelines met. This is a field-based, full-time position with after-hours duties as needed.