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Town Of Pecos City

Animal Control Officer

Pecos, TX · On-site

GENERAL PURPOSE Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both ...

Town Of Pecos City

Animal Control Officer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$37K - $49K/yr

GENERAL PURPOSE Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both ...

Town Of Pecos City

Animal Control Officer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$37K - $49K/yr

GENERAL PURPOSE Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both ...

Town Of Pecos City

Animal Control Officer

Pecos, TX · On-site

GENERAL PURPOSE Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both ...

Smith County

Animal Control Officer

Tyler, TX · On-site

Animal Control Officer The Animal Control Officer performs a variety of field and shelter duties related to the enforcement of animal control laws, protection of public safety, and promotion of ...

Smith County, TX

Animal Control Officer

Tyler, TX · On-site

$40K - $43K/yr

  • Dental

  • Life

  • PTO

Animal Control Officers work to protect the health and safety of the community while ensuring the humane handling and care of animals in accordance with state law, local ordinances, and accepted ...

Smith County

Animal Control Officer

Tyler, TX

$40K - $43K/yr

Summary/Objective The Animal Control Officer performs a variety of field and shelter duties related to the enforcement of animal control laws, protection of public safety, and promotion of ...

City of Royse City

Animal Control Officer

Royse City, TX · On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

General Summary Under the general supervision of the Senior Animal Control Officer, Animal Control Officers are responsible for the enforcement of city and state regulations pertaining to animals ...

Kitsap Humane Society

Animal Control Officer

Silverdale, WA · On-site

$20/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • PTO

Animal Control Officer Kitsap Humane Society (KHS) provides positive life-changing solutions to people and animals in need. We do so by accepting, sheltering, and rehabilitating companion animals in ...

Town of Vernon

Assistant Animal Control Officer

CT · On-site

$26.20/hr

Assistant Animal Control Officer Hourly Rate: $26.20, start (range $26.20 - $28.79) General ... Ability to obtain knowledge of other Town ordinances relative to contractual agreements with the ...

City of Royse City, TX

Animal Control Officer

TX · On-site

$42K - $49K/yr

ANIMAL SERVICES Opening Date: 07/29/2026 General Summary Under the general supervision of the Senior Animal Control Officer, Animal Control Officers are responsible for the enforcement of city and ...

Butte County, CA

Animal Control Officer I

Oroville, CA · On-site

$3.4K - $4.6K/mo

Animal Control Officer II: This is the journey-level classification in the Animal Control Officer series. Positions at this level are distinguished from the Animal Control Officer I level by the ...

St. Joseph County, MI

Animal Control Officer

Centreville, MI · On-site

$20.55 - $26.73/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Animal Control Officer - enforces state and county laws and local animal control ordinances and oversees care of animals detained by the county. Assists the Animal Control Supervisor by managing ...

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How much do contractual animal control officer jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average hourly pay for contractual animal control officer in the United States is $24.98, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $28.37 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Contractual Animal Control Officer vs Animal Control Technician?

AspectContractual Animal Control OfficerAnimal Control Technician
CredentialsAnimal control certification, sometimes specialized trainingAnimal control certification, basic animal handling training
Work EnvironmentFieldwork, animal rescue, enforcementFieldwork, animal shelter duties, rescue
Employer & Industry UsageMunicipalities, government agenciesAnimal shelters, local government
Search & Comparison IntentOften searched together due to similar rolesRelated but more shelter-focused

Contractual Animal Control Officers and Animal Control Technicians share similar responsibilities, certifications, and work environments. The main difference lies in their employment status and scope: Contractual officers are hired on a temporary basis, often for specific projects or periods, while technicians are typically full-time staff. Both roles are essential in animal rescue and control efforts within municipalities and shelters.

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Infographic showing various Contractual Animal Control Officer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 4% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,962 per year, or $25 per hour.

Animal Control Officer

Town Of Pecos City

Pecos, TX • On-site

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Re-posted 13 days ago

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE
Animal control officers maintain public safety by enforcing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. Working as an animal control officer can be both challenging and rewarding, and it requires handling all kinds of animals, from pets to wildlife.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Reports to the Animal Control Supervisor.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises autonomy and sound judgement over tasks as assigned.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The job generally requires the ability to perform the following duties:
  • Capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals
  • Investigating cases of animal cruelty
  • Enforcing licensing laws and other state, county, and city laws and regulations that are applicable to the animal control program.
  • Providing expert testimony in court cases
  • Rescuing trapped animals
  • Writing incident reports
  • Providing humane care to animals under their supervision
While on duty, animal control officers interact frequently with members of the public. They issue citations and warnings to people for mistreatment of animals in their care and may remove animals from a negligent owner's custody. Officers may also provide educational seminars to the community on topics such as animal welfare and animal-related laws.
In the case of wildlife, officers help relocate these animals-many that have been displaced because of habitat loss or that have come into neighborhoods in search of food and shelter.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
To pursue a career as an animal control officer, applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED and some experience with animals.
  • Highschool Diploma or GED required.
  • Experience with animals and a college degree preferred.
  • Or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS
Animal control officers must have knowledge of a wide variety of animal species, animal first aid, animal care and nutrition, humane capture tools and techniques, animal behavior, public relations, cruelty investigation procedures, and law enforcement.
They may also have to deal with animals that are strays or have been abandoned. Officers may also have to investigate and rescue animals in fight rings. This includes taking animals involved in fighting and baiting animals away from the environment and into a safe place.
Animal control officers must also be careful to take adequate safety precautions when working in potentially dangerous situations with unfamiliar and unpredictable animals. There is a high potential for injury when attempting to capture an animal under stress, whether that stress arises from abuse and neglect, or from being in an unfamiliar environment.
  • Emotional stability: Animal control officers often come across difficult situations involving animals in neglected, abused, or injured states. They must know how to work with any emotions that arise in order to be able to effectively assist these animals.
  • Interpersonal skills: This job requires interaction with the public and requires the ability to skillfully navigate difficult situations.
  • Physical agility and stamina: Animal control officers may work on their feet for long periods of time, and need to be able to bend, stretch, and climb under or over obstacles to get to animals in need of help. They must also be ready to safely handle frightened or aggressive animals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
As with any animal career, working hours can be irregular. Most animal control officers are required to be "on-call" for emergency situations on some nights, weekends, and holidays.
Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening, background check, physical and psychological examination.

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