Animal Control Officer I: Field Dispatch & Rescue

Bay County; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay County is seeking an Animal Control Officer I to handle emergency and non-emergency animal control calls, respond to a variety of incidents, and support shelter operations. You will work with the public and law enforcement to enforce animal control laws, assist with adoptions, and ensure humane handling of animals.

Responsibilities include capturing stray animals, maintaining records, and participating in euthanasia or transport duties as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six (6) month experience in animal control enforcement preferred.
• Comparable training/experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Receives service requests by telephone and dispatches emergency and non-emergency calls.
• Handles vicious animals, nuisance wildlife, and injured animals.
• Advices citizens on animal ownership and issues warnings or citations.
• Investigates animal cruelty and prepares documentation for court when needed.
• Maintains records of enforcement, sheltering, and medical information.

Skills

Public safety

Emergency dispatch

Animal handling

Verbal communication

MS Word/Excel/Outlook

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Bay County is seeking an Animal Control Officer I to handle emergency and non-emergency animal control calls, respond to a variety of incidents, and support shelter operations. You will work with the public and law enforcement to enforce animal control laws, assist with adoptions, and ensure humane handling of animals.

Responsibilities include capturing stray animals, maintaining records, and participating in euthanasia or transport duties as required.