ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER-POLICE DEPT.

Crestview Fire Department; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crestview, City of Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing animal care laws, rescuing animals, and maintaining public health standards. Salary is based on experience and certification.

Responsibilities include responding to dispatch calls, transporting animals, conducting investigations, maintaining records, and informing the public about licensing and vaccinations. Requires high school diploma and valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• On-the-job training completed.
• Animal care or law enforcement background preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• National Animal Control Association (NACA) certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives calls from dispatch and drives assigned vehicle to location.
• Investigates animal abuse and violations; interviews involved individuals.
• Takes possession of animals showing neglect or disease.
• Transports animals to shelter or veterinarian; locates owners when possible.
• Patrols areas; provides minor medical treatment when needed.
• Completes records, reports; collects fees; handles licenses and adoptions.
• Provides information on licensing, vaccinations, euthanasia, etc.
• Uses department weapons per protocol; testifies as needed.
• Speaks to community groups about pet care and population control.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Animal handling

Legal comprehension

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma

On-the-job training

Animal care background

Driver's license

NACA certificate

Job description

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER-POLICE DEPT.

Salary: $41,766.40 - $43,035.20 Annually

Location: City of Crestview Police Department, FL

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202400172

Department: POLICE SERVICES

Division: ANIMAL CONTROL

Opening Date: 09/11/2026

Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Non-Exempt

The City is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or military status.

Job Summary

The Animal Control Officer will enforce laws concerning the care and treatment of animals, protect and rescue domesticated animals, and maintain public health standards. Salary based on experience and applicable certification.

Job Responsibilities

• Receives calls from dispatch and drives assigned vehicle to location.
• Investigates alleged animal abuse, violations of ordinances related to animal care or behavior, or reports of injured, stray, sick, or dangerous animals; interviews individuals having contact with the animal, such as the owners.
• Takes possession of animals that show signs of neglect, inhumane treatment, disease, or malnutrition.
• Transports animals to agency, shelter, or veterinarian, as appropriate, while attempts to locate owners are made and/or when the animal needs to be impounded or investigated for diseases such as rabies.
• Patrols assigned areas in animal control vehicle, seeking animals that are stray, sick, injured, or deceased; provides minor medical treatment when needed.
• Completes records and forms and prepares reports concerning daily activities, fees collected, citations given, investigations made, and controlled drugs used.
• Collects fees for services, licenses, redemption, and adoption.
• Provides information on and answers inquiries concerning licensing, vaccinations, euthanasia, adoptions, spraying and neutering, and other related matters.
• Uses department-issued weapons as needed to capture and/or euthanize animals according to established protocol.
• Testifies as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
• Speaks to community groups about the proper care and feeding of pets and the value of pet population control.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Must enjoy working with animals.
• Ability to remain patient in trying situations.
• Understanding of animal control procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and explain state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to animal control.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and to obtain their cooperation and compliance.
• Ability to handle animals in various forms of distress in a safe and humane manner.
• Ability to learn and recognize physical and behavioral characteristics of animals.
• Ability to learn and recognize signs of rabies and other common animal illnesses.
• Ability to euthanize animals that are dangerous, sick, or unwanted.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of on-the-job training.
• Animal care or law enforcement background strongly preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• National Animal Control Association (NACA) certificate preferred.

Requirements

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stoop, squat, crawl, climb, and perform other physical duties as needed to investigate locations and animals and to apprehend animals when needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse uneven terrain in all types of weather.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.

Employer Crestview, City of (FL)

Address 198 North Wilson Street

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Website https://cityofcrestview.org/