Animal Control Officer

Broward County; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plan

Job summary

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Control Officer to support the Animal Care Division.

This position performs specialized animal care, control, welfare, and enforcement duties to protect the health and safety of both the community and animals. Employees in this role work both independently and collaboratively to respond to animal related incidents, conduct investigations, enforce applicable animal laws and ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Conduct animal welfare, control, and enforcement duties to protect community and animal health and safety.

Job description

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Control Officer to support the Animal Care Division.

2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment

High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $10.90 / Family $80.79

Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually

Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:

Single $82.58 / Family $286.79

Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan

457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match

Eleven (11) paid holidays each year

Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year

Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions

Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

THE POSITION:

This position performs specialized animal care, control, welfare, and enforcement duties to protect the health and safety of both the community and animals. Employees in this role work both independently and collaboratively to respond to animal related incidents, conduct investigations, enforce applicable animal laws and ordin