Animal Control Officer

Suwannee County Sheriff's Office; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking qualified candidates for the Animal Control Officer position. Under supervision, you will enforce animal control laws, apprehend and impound animals, and respond to animal-related complaints and calls for service.

Requirements include being 18+, a valid Florida driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and successful background screening. Certifications in Animal Euthanasia and a 40-hour course within 6 months of hire are required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.
• High School diploma or GED.
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statements.
• Successful background check including drug screening.
• Minimum 1 year of animal care/handling or enforcement experience (preferred).
• Requires Florida certification in Animal Euthanasia within 6 months of hire.
• Requires completion of the 40-hour minimum training course within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ordinances relating to animal control; apprehend and impound animals.
• Respond to complaints concerning animals at large, cruelty, injury, nuisance, and attacks on humans or animals.
• Interact with the public and provide protective service in the field.
• Respond to calls involving livestock, wild stock, exotic animals, and domestic animals.

Skills

Animal handling experience

Valid Florida Driver's License

Education

High School diploma or GED

State of Florida certification in Animal Euthanasia

40-hour minimum standard training course (Florida Animal Control Association)

Job description

Open Position Announcement

Application Close Date: Open until filled

The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is currently seeking interested and qualified candidates for the position described below. A complete, detailed job description for this position is available in the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Human Resource office.

Position Title: Animal Control Officer

Description of Position:

Under general supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor, performs protective service work in the field, enforcing laws and ordinances relating to animal control. Work includes interacting with the general public, enforcing laws and apprehending and impounding animals. Responds to complaints concerning animals at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals, animals creating a nuisance and animal attacks on humans and other animals. Responds to livestock, wild stock, exotic animals and domestic calls for service.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid Florida Drivers’ License
• High School diploma or GED
• Never received dishonorable discharge from any branch of the armed forces of the United States
• Be of good moral character
• No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statements
• Successfully complete a background investigation to include a drug screening
• Minimum of 1 year of experience dealing with animal maintenance, husbandry or enforcement preferred
• Requires successful completion of the 40-hour minimum standard training course approved by the Florida Animal Control Association, per Florida Statute, Chapter 828, Section 27 within 6 months of hire
• Requires State of Florida certification in Animal Euthanasia within 6 months of hire
• Previous experience working with animals preferred.