Animal Control & Public Safety Officer

JobsQuest; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension plan

Generous paid holidays

Job summary

The City of Birmingham is seeking an Animal Control Officer responsible for investigating complaints and patrolling an assigned area using a city vehicle. Duties include capturing wildlife and strays, relocation, issuing warnings and citations, and maintaining detailed daily records.

The role emphasizes safety around angry citizens and dangerous animals, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in customer service required.
• Ability to patrol and handle animal-control situations.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas to capture at-large animals and transport them to appropriate locations.
• Responds to citizen complaints and enforces animal-control ordinances.
• Educates the public to resolve or prevent animal-control issues.
• Maintains records of daily activities, areas visited, times, and notes.
• Disposes of deceased animals following proper procedures.
• Encourages responsible pet ownership and preventative measures.
• Collects surrendered animals, verifies ownership, and handles related documentation.

Skills

Driver's license

Customer service experience

Job description

The City of Birmingham is seeking an Animal Control Officer responsible for investigating complaints and patrolling an assigned area using a city vehicle. Duties include capturing wildlife and strays, relocation, issuing warnings and citations, and maintaining detailed daily records.

The role emphasizes safety around angry citizens and dangerous animals, with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.