Entry-Level Animal Services Officer: Field & Shelter Support

Forsyth County; Cumming (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Forsyth County's Animal Services Officer responds to animal complaints, captures stray or injured animals, and enforces local ordinances. Entry-level, with 10-hour shifts, four days per week, some weekends, and on-call after hours rotation.

Duties include field calls, transporting animals to shelters or clinics, maintaining records, and supporting community education on animal control. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver's license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Valid Georgia driver's license required.
• Ability to handle animals and operate field equipment.

Responsibilities

• Responds to incoming calls concerning animal control issues.
• Handles animals; restrains, loads into cages; checks for injuries.
• Patrols to enforce animal control codes and transports animals as needed.
• Maintains records and prepares reports; assists with court documentation.
• Assist with outreach and education on animal control programs.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Driving

Data entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

PetPoint

Job description

Forsyth County's Animal Services Officer responds to animal complaints, captures stray or injured animals, and enforces local ordinances. Entry-level, with 10-hour shifts, four days per week, some weekends, and on-call after hours rotation.

Duties include field calls, transporting animals to shelters or clinics, maintaining records, and supporting community education on animal control. Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid Georgia driver's license.