Animal Services Officer: Public Safety & Pet Welfare

Franklin County NC; Louisburg (NC); Presencial; USD 44.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance and dental coverage

401(k) with employer contribution

13 county-observed paid holidays

Descripción de la vacante

Franklin County NC is seeking an Animal Services Officer to protect animals and safeguard the community. The role requires handling animals, enforcing regulations, maintaining records, and engaging with the public on responsible pet ownership.

Responsibilities include field response, shelter support, on-call duties, court appearances, and coordination with law enforcement. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications to qualify.

Formación

• High school diploma and some experience with animals, or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must obtain Animal Euthanasia Certification within six months of hire.
• Must obtain Certified Rabies Vaccinator Certification within six months of hire.
• Willing to attend state and national trainings away from home as needed.
• Must be able to receive rabies prophylactic vaccines within three months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Investigate violations of county ordinances and NC General Statutes pertaining to animals.
• Respond to calls for service where animals pose a threat to public safety and health.
• Investigate animal bites and quarantine animals per NC statutes for rabies observation.
• Respond to wildlife rabies exposure and assist with animal cruelty investigations.
• Perform duties to support the animal shelter operations and care for impounded animals.

Conocimientos

Animal handling

Record keeping

Public interactions

Driver's license

Educación

High school diploma

Descripción del empleo

Franklin County NC is seeking an Animal Services Officer to protect animals and safeguard the community. The role requires handling animals, enforcing regulations, maintaining records, and engaging with the public on responsible pet ownership.

Responsibilities include field response, shelter support, on-call duties, court appearances, and coordination with law enforcement. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant certifications to qualify.