Animal Control Officer

Florida Psych; Live Oak (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state and local animal control laws in the field, interact with the public, and respond to animal-related calls. The role requires a minimum 18, a Florida driver’s license, a high school diploma or GED, and successful background screening, with training in animal control and euthanasia within specified timeframes.

Applicants should be prepared for a background check and drug screening, with prior animal care or

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid Florida Driver's 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.

Responsibilities

• Enforce laws and ordinances relating to animal control in the field.
• Interact with the general public.
• Respond to complaints concerning animals at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals, animals creating a nuisance and animal attacks on humans and other animals.
• Respond to livestock, wild stock, exotic animals and domestic calls for service.

Skills

Driver's license

Good moral character

Education

High School diploma or GED

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.