Dedicated Shelter Animal Control Officer (2nd Shift)

Campbell County Fiscal Court; Newport (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Campbell County Animal Services department is seeking an Animal Control Officer in Newport, KY. This full-time role provides direct care for shelter animals, educates the public on animal laws and licensing, and supports daily operations.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, processing adoptions, administering medications, licensing, and responding to animal control needs. The position is 40 hours per week, 2pm–10pm, with a pay rate of $22.94 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalency, plus one year direct experience in the care and keeping of animals and animal control practices; or equivalent combinations of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Must be bonded.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays.
• Must be able to be sworn in as an Animal Control Officer (ACO).
• Willingness to complete training to become a certified Animal Control Officer.
• Must be at least 21 years old and willing to complete the required 16 hours of training to become a certified Euthanasia Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Feeds, exercises, and cleans animals housed in the County Shelter.
• Maintains shelter equipment and grounds in a systematic way.
• Assists in maintaining records of animals impounded or euthanized as to type, breed, sex, date of disposition and location of pick up.
• Assists the public with choosing a pet for adoption and completes necessary adoption procedures.
• Administers medications and treatments to animals as necessary.
• Euthanizes animals as required.
• Sells County Dog licenses and handles cash.
• Assists in answering inquiries, processing incoming animals, and solving problems as necessary.
• Provides educational tours of the Animal Shelter as requested.
• Assists with opening and closing of shelter including totaling and balancing receipts.
• Retrieve stray animals in the unincorporated parts of the County.
• Captures and impounds dangerous animals
• Investigates cases of animal cruelty
• Enforces licensing laws and other State, County and City ordinances pertaining to Animal Control and
• Assume duties/responsibilities of coworkers as required.

Skills

Animal care

Public safety

Cash handling

Basic computer skills

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Catch poles

Humane cages

Crates

Cash register

Job description

The Campbell County Animal Services department is seeking an Animal Control Officer in Newport, KY. This full-time role provides direct care for shelter animals, educates the public on animal laws and licensing, and supports daily operations.

Responsibilities include enforcing laws, processing adoptions, administering medications, licensing, and responding to animal control needs. The position is 40 hours per week, 2pm–10pm, with a pay rate of $22.94 per hour.