Field Animal Control Officer - Protect & Care

The City of Gulfport; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 26,957 - 36,403; Full time

Job summary

The City of Gulfport seeks an Animal Control Officer within the Police Department to enforce animal ordinances, handle stray animals, and respond to complaints while protecting life and property.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, considerable experience in animal care, and a valid Mississippi driver's license; the officer will work in the field with varying weather, sometimes under hazardous conditions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with experience in animal care.
• Knowledge of animal welfare laws and local ordinances.
• Ability to work independently in field operations.

Responsibilities

• Patrol city areas in a radio-equipped vehicle to manage humane care of animals.
• Answer complaints, apprehend and impound stray animals using equipment.
• Dispose of dead or injured animals and inspect vaccination records.
• Investigate abusive treatment and enforce animal ordinances.
• Inform the public about city animal regulations.

Skills

Animal handling

Public interaction

Hazard assessment

Reading animal behavior

Legal knowledge (animal welfare)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Gulfport seeks an Animal Control Officer within the Police Department to enforce animal ordinances, handle stray animals, and respond to complaints while protecting life and property.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, considerable experience in animal care, and a valid Mississippi driver's license; the officer will work in the field with varying weather, sometimes under hazardous conditions.