Animal Control Officer 1

HumanePro; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HumanePro partners with Nashville-Davidson County Public Health Department to recruit an Animal Control Officer I in Nashville, TN. The role patrols assigned areas, responds to calls, rescues animals, and enforces local animal control laws.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 1–2 years of animal care or control experience, and CAET certification (or will obtain within six months). A valid Class D driver's license, rabies vaccinations, and a full-time schedule are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Requires 1-2 years of professional animal care or animal control experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months of hire. NOTICE: State regulations prohibit anyone with a criminal conviction of any kind from obtaining CAET.
• Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
• Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Apprehends subdues, and impounds stray, unlicensed, vicious, feral, and sick animals; investigates allegations of animal cruelty and other complaints involving animals.
• Investigates animal bites and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals and related efforts.
• Enforces animal control laws and ordinances, issues citations, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports; communicates with other law enforcement agencies (MNPD/DCSO), works with prosecuting attorneys, and testifies in court.
• Performs routine keyboard/computer operations on standard office equipment; completes intake and care reports; maintains daily log sheets and inventories; and other record keeping as required.
• May conduct or assist with outreach and liaison programs, addressing groups and organizations on animal control, cold/hot weather pet safety and other issues.
• May provide training and coordinate special projects as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

CAET certification

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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Job Description

Patrols assigned area within Nashville-Davidson County in assigned vehicle; performs animal control services, including responding to calls for assistance, rescuing animals, apprehending stray animals, and investigating animal-related violations of local or state law.

This position is with the Nashville Davidson County Public Health Department.

If you have previously applied for this position, you will not need to reapply.

If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640

Typical Duties

• Apprehends subdues, and impounds stray, unlicensed, vicious, feral, and sick animals; investigates allegations of animal cruelty and other complaints involving animals.
• Investigates animal bites and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals and related efforts.
• Enforces animal control laws and ordinances, issues citations, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports; communicates with other law enforcement agencies (MNPD/DCSO), works with prosecuting attorneys, and testifies in court.
• Performs routine keyboard/computer operations on standard office equipment; completes intake and care reports; maintains daily log sheets and inventories; and other record keeping as required.
• May conduct or assist with outreach and liaison programs, addressing groups and organizations on animal control, cold/hot weather pet safety and other issues.
• May provide training and coordinate special projects as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Requires 1-2 years of professional animal care or animal control experience, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
• Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months of hire. NOTICE: State regulations prohibit anyone with a criminal conviction of any kind from obtaining CAET.
• Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
• Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

This is a full time job

Contact Information

Name Tony Driver – Title Recruiter – Email Address [e-mail] – Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nashville/jobs/4829080/animal-control-officer-1

Closing Date: Wednesday, December 9, 2026

Posting Date: October 9, 2026

Closing Date: December 9, 2026