Part Time Animal Control Officer

County of Cass Michigan; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

County of Cass Michigan is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce animal control laws, serve the public, and care for animals in Cass County. A high school diploma is required, with college coursework preferred, and strong communication skills are essential. A basic understanding of the criminal justice system and humane animal handling are also important qualifications.

This part-time role (up to 29 hours per week) offers $23.83 per hour and requires a drug test and background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; college coursework preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Basic working knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Ability to handle and dispose of animals humanely.
• Drug test and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Enforce animal control laws and ordinances.
• Serve the public and respond to animal-related incidents.
• Care for and shelter animals as needed.
• Dispose of animals with humane procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Criminal justice knowledge

Animal care

Education

High school diploma

College coursework preferred

Job description

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Status: Part Time, Union - Fraternal Order of Police Labor Council, up to 29 hours per week

Wages/Grade: Hourly pay rate $23.83

Animal Control Officer - Cass County Animal Control is seeking an energetic individual dedicated to serving the public and caring for animals as an Animal Control Enforcement Officer. The successful candidate should have a high school diploma with college course work preferred; possess excellent communication skills, have a basic working knowledge of the criminal justice system, be acquainted with the care and treatment of dogs and other domestic animals and have a genuine desire to work in the area of Animal Control, and be able to dispose of animals with humane procedures.

Drug test and background check required. EOE.