Entry-Level Animal Control Officer

Forsyth County Government; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking an entry-level Animal Services Officer in Cumming, GA. The role involves responding to animal control calls, restraining and transporting animals, patrolling for violations, and assisting in court proceedings as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver’s license, with a 4-day work week of 10-hour shifts and occasional weekends and after-hours on-call rotation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.
• Experience in animal control or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls concerning animal control issues and enforces applicable codes.
• Handles and transports animals; documents cases and prepares court materials.
• Maintains records, operates computers and software for data entry and reporting.

Skills

Animal control

Data entry

Communication

Court testimony

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

PowerPoint

PetPoint

Job description

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking an entry-level Animal Services Officer in Cumming, GA. The role involves responding to animal control calls, restraining and transporting animals, patrolling for violations, and assisting in court proceedings as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver’s license, with a 4-day work week of 10-hour shifts and occasional weekends and after-hours on-call rotation.