Community Animal Safety & Field Patrol Officer

City of Atlantic Beach; Florida; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Atlantic Beach is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce local animal control laws, respond to calls, and prepare reports for legal action. The role requires a valid Florida driver’s license and at least one year of experience working with animals.

Responsibilities include patrolling for strays, issuing citations, impounding animals, and assisting with education and community outreach. Outdoor work in varied weather is expected, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least one year of experience dealing with animals.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and a satisfactory MVR.
• Must obtain certification from Animal Control Association within one year from date of hire.
• Knowledge of pertinent animal control laws, regulations and ordinances.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City.
• Ability to solve problems within the scope of responsibilities.
• Ability to recognize rabies symptoms and handle animals compassionately.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls and investigate complaints concerning stray, vicious, sick or injured animals.
• Patrol City areas, including the beach, for strays and other animals in violation of animal control laws.
• Issue citations and prepare reports for legal action; maintain records.
• Take into custody and impound stray and mistreated animals and animals held for evidence.
• File dog bite reports and contact owners.
• Prepare animal traps for strays and nuisance wildlife; relocate wildlife.
• Return animals to owners; ensure holding facility cleanliness and care of impounded animals.
• Engage in training of other animal control officers; attend meetings and ongoing education.

Skills

Animal control knowledge

Problem solving

Compassion for animals

Public interaction

Geography knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The City of Atlantic Beach is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce local animal control laws, respond to calls, and prepare reports for legal action. The role requires a valid Florida driver’s license and at least one year of experience working with animals.

Responsibilities include patrolling for strays, issuing citations, impounding animals, and assisting with education and community outreach. Outdoor work in varied weather is expected, with opportunities for training and advancement.