Field Animal Care & Control Officer

Forsyth County; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking a non-sworn Animal Control Assistant to support field and shelter operations. The role works a permanent 12-hour day shift (7a–7p) with every other 3-day weekend off and rotates through the week.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year working with animals and with the public. A valid driver’s license is required, and vaccination/certification requirements apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• One year of experience working with animals.
• One year of experience dealing with the public.
• Must obtain rabies pre-exposure vaccination series and euthanasia technician certification.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state and county animal control laws and issues citations.
• Educates the public on animal control laws and owner responsibilities.
• Serves civil papers and may issue arrest orders when needed.
• Responds to calls, transports sick/injured animals to shelter, euthanizes when required.
• Captures suspected rabid animals; quarantines biting animals and inspects vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Animal handling

Public interaction

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Forsyth County Sheriff's Office is seeking a non-sworn Animal Control Assistant to support field and shelter operations. The role works a permanent 12-hour day shift (7a–7p) with every other 3-day weekend off and rotates through the week.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year working with animals and with the public. A valid driver’s license is required, and vaccination/certification requirements apply.