Animal Control Officer I — On-Call, Nights & Weekends

Jackson County, NC; Sylva (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County, NC is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce county animal and rabies laws. You will receive animals, maintain records, supervise shelter operations, and respond to bites, strays, and emergencies. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience; a valid NC driver’s license is required.

Certifications CET, CRV, and NACA are preferred. You must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and on-call shifts and to coordinate with local humane

Qualifications

• Requires graduation from high school or equivalent and one year of experience in Animal Control, security, or related law enforcement.
• Must have a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
• Certifications CET, CRV, and NACA are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive animals into the JCAS and complete related documentation.
• Maintain records of animals impounded or released; manage bite cases and fee accounting.
• Adopt unclaimed animals and coordinate releases to owners or the public.
• Vaccinate, test, and administer medications to animals in care; document treatments.
• Ensure medical records accurately reflect treatments per state law.
• Assist humane society with transportation to Spay/Neuter clinics and vets; arrange visits.
• Patrol to enforce animal and rabies control ordinances; issue warnings as needed.
• Pickup stray animals and reduce overpopulation; vaccinate against rabies.
• Perform euthanasia on sick/unwanted animals as required; investigate bites and containment.

Skills

Knowledge of laws

Public interaction

Record keeping

De-escalation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Jackson County, NC is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce county animal and rabies laws. You will receive animals, maintain records, supervise shelter operations, and respond to bites, strays, and emergencies. The job requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience; a valid NC driver’s license is required.

Certifications CET, CRV, and NACA are preferred. You must be flexible to work nights, weekends, and on-call shifts and to coordinate with local humane