On-Call Animal Control Officer

Osceola-County; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Osceola County in Kissimmee, FL seeks an Animal Control Officer to enforce local and state animal welfare laws, respond to animal nuisance calls, capture stray animals, and prepare court paperwork. The role requires on-call availability, ability to work evenings and weekends, and strong communication with the public.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of hands-on animal experience in control, veterinary, or shelter settings; bilingual English/Spanish is a

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year of hands-on animal handling experience.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on-call.

Responsibilities

• Explain and enforce animal control ordinances to the public.
• Respond to nuisance and animal welfare calls and investigate complaints.
• Capture, transport, and handle stray or dangerous animals; prepare court paperwork.
• Maintain incident reports and records; appear in court when required.
• Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Skills

Animal control

Customer service

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

On-call availability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Osceola County in Kissimmee, FL seeks an Animal Control Officer to enforce local and state animal welfare laws, respond to animal nuisance calls, capture stray animals, and prepare court paperwork. The role requires on-call availability, ability to work evenings and weekends, and strong communication with the public.

Candidate should have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of hands-on animal experience in control, veterinary, or shelter settings; bilingual English/Spanish is a