Field & Shelter Animal Control Officer

Beaufort; Washington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an Animal Services Officer to respond to public requests and enforce animal control ordinances. You will work rotating weekends and on-call evenings, including every third weekend cleaning duty at the Animal Services Facility.

You will investigate cruelty and bite cases, testify in court, capture and euthanize animals when needed, and maintain the shelter records. Must be able to interact with the public professionally and pass euthanasia and criminal background checks.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school and some experience involving contact with the public and handling animals.
• Equivalents combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications; updated county application is required.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for animal control services and enforce ordinances and statutes.
• Investigate cruelty, bite cases, and testify in court.
• Capture, confine, and euthanize animals to ensure public and animal safety.
• Maintain and clean the animal shelter; order supplies and manage records.
• Operate office equipment and computers; enter animal data and prepare documents.

Skills

Public interaction

Oral & written communication

Fitness

Independent judgment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Beaufort County is seeking an Animal Services Officer to respond to public requests and enforce animal control ordinances. You will work rotating weekends and on-call evenings, including every third weekend cleaning duty at the Animal Services Facility.

You will investigate cruelty and bite cases, testify in court, capture and euthanize animals when needed, and maintain the shelter records. Must be able to interact with the public professionally and pass euthanasia and criminal background checks.