Night-Shift Animal Control Officer

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Sick days

Paid holidays

Job summary

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks an Animal Control Officer for the Nashville-Davidson County Public Health Department. The role patrols the area during night hours (9:00pm–7:30am), responds to calls, rescues animals, and enforces local laws with reporting responsibilities.

Requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years in relevant work with 2 years in animal control, CAET certification (or within six months), a valid TN driver's license, and rabies vaccination;

Qualifications

• Education and experience align with required animal control duties.
• Certification in CAET or completion within six months of hire.
• Completion or equivalent of NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned area in an animal control capacity and responds to calls.
• Rescues animals, apprehends stray animals, and investigates violations.
• Enforces animal control laws, prepares reports, and coordinates with agencies.

Skills

Animal care knowledge

Education

High school diploma

CAET certification

NACA I & II or NACHO A & B

Job description

Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County seeks an Animal Control Officer for the Nashville-Davidson County Public Health Department. The role patrols the area during night hours (9:00pm–7:30am), responds to calls, rescues animals, and enforces local laws with reporting responsibilities.

Requires a high school diploma, 3–5 years in relevant work with 2 years in animal control, CAET certification (or within six months), a valid TN driver's license, and rabies vaccination;