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Calvert County

Animal Control Officer

Prince Frederick, MD · On-site

$26.54 - $28.41/hr

Animal Control Officers respond to a wide range of calls involving stray, injured, dangerous, or ... managers unless you are selected for an interview. Calvert County Government is committed to ...

Multnomah County

Animal Control Officer 1

Portland, OR · On-site

$26.07 - $32.06/hr

Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is the municipal animal welfare and animal control agency for Multnomah County located within the state of Oregon. MCAS is the only open door shelter in ...

Multnomah County, OR

Animal Control Officer 1

Portland, OR · On-site

$26.07 - $32.06/hr

Multnomah County Animal Services (MCAS) is the municipal animal welfare and animal control agency for Multnomah County located within the state of Oregon. MCAS is the only open door shelter in ...

Montgomery County Texas

Animal Control Officer

Conroe, TX · On-site

$19.87 - $26.63/hr

MONTGOMERY COUNTY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS POSTING WITHOUT NOTICE. Department: Montgomery County Animal Services Job Grade: 8 Job Title: Animal Control Officer Hourly Pay Rate: $19.87 - $26 ...

Clay County Board of County Commissioners

$20.41 - $23.88/hr

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions. Pay: $20.41 - $23.88 Job Summary: The primary function of the Animal Care and Control Officer is specialized enforcement and investigative work enforcing ...

City of Hobbs

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Hobbs, NM

$21.98 - $25.28/hr

May be called to stand-by in situations involving animals for Police Department, Sheriff's Department, and Lea County Animal Control Department. May assist in surgical area. Administer pre-sedation ...

Clay County Board of County Commissioners

$20.41 - $23.88/hr

Clay County - Small Towns. Big Passions. Pay: $20.41 - $23.88 The primary function of the Dispatcher/Animal Care and Control Officer is to perform dispatching duties for Clay County Animal Services.

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What is the difference between Manager Cook County Animal Control vs Animal Control Officer?

AspectManager Cook County Animal ControlAnimal Control Officer
CertificationsAnimal control certification, management trainingAnimal control certification, basic law enforcement or animal handling
Work EnvironmentSupervisory role overseeing staff and programsFieldwork involving animal rescue, enforcement, and public interaction
Employer & IndustryCounty government, animal control agenciesMunicipal or county animal control departments
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles in animal controlEntry-level or field roles in animal control

The Manager Cook County Animal Control oversees staff, programs, and operations within the animal control department, requiring management skills and certifications. In contrast, an Animal Control Officer primarily handles fieldwork such as animal rescue, enforcement, and public interactions. Both roles are essential in animal control services but differ in responsibilities, supervision, and work environment.

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Animal Control Officer

Prince Frederick, MD • On-site

Calvert County
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$26.54 - $28.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO

Re-posted 24 days ago

Job description

Job Description:
The Calvert County Animal Control Officer (ACO) is a field-based public safety position responsible for enforcing local and state animal welfare laws and ordinances. Animal Control Officers respond to a wide range of calls involving stray, injured, dangerous, or neglected animals, and often work in partnership with law enforcement, health departments, and the public. This role requires independent judgment, strong interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to manage emotionally charged or potentially hazardous situations with professionalism and compassion. Officers are expected to participate in an on-call rotation, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to ensure 24/7 emergency response coverage across the county. This position also includes responsibilities related to issuing citations, seizing animals when necessary, preparing case documentation, and testifying in court proceedings.
This position is responsible for providing prompt and humane response to animal related issues through the enforcement of ordinances associated with citizen complaints, animal regulation and human health and safety. The work requires prior experience and is performed under general supervision.
Essential Job Functions:
Enforces regulations and ordinances from County officials, including the heath department.
Interacts with citizens over concerns and enforcement issues and resolves same.
Communicates both orally and in writing with the general public.
Maintains effective working relationship with police, public officials, veterinarians, and other government agencies.
Performs daily routine patrols and responds for calls of service.
Renders emergency animal first aid and transports animals to veterinarians.
Investigates animal neglect, abuse, and cruelty violations. Writes investigative reports and enters data into database. Verifies and follows-up on cases to ensure compliance.
Maintains and organizes caseload and prioritizes daily workload.
Handles radio communications with Animal Control Dispatcher and Calvert County Control Center.
Issues written warnings and ordinance citations.
Testifies in court hearings.
Works directly with County Health Department in bite investigations and rabies exposures. Arranges for animal quarantine and performs follow up health checks. Prepares rabies specimens. Assists with rabies vaccination clinic.
Distributes county pet licenses, handles money, and submits purchased licenses.
Traps domestic animals and maintains records of trap locations. Transports animals to the shelter and maintains profile tickets on each animal.
Ensures county issued vehicle is serviced as scheduled. Ensures all county issued equipment is in working order and is replaced if broken.
Other Duties
Performs related duties as required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (These are pre-employment KSA that apply only to Essential Job Functions.)
Knowledge of--
  • Good animal handling skills and motivation to ensure animals receive proper care.
  • Computer applications such as Windows 2003 and/or Windows XP.

Ability to--
  • Work independently.
  • Work with the public and other agencies.
  • Enforce animal control laws, rules and regulations.
  • Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Deal effectively with the public.

Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and relevant experience that provides the above knowledge, skills, and abilities may be substituted on a full-time year for year basis.)
Training and/or Education:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience:
Three years of professional animal handling experience and one year of experience dealing with the resolution of citizen complaints.
Licenses or Certificates:
Valid driver's license.
Special Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age.
Must be qualified to use a 12-gauge shotgun and a 22-caliber rifle.
Subject to background investigation.
Subject to call-back in emergency situations.
Operation of County owned vehicle.
Physical Demands:
Requires strenuous physical effort to perform manual work involving walking over rough, uneven terrain, repeated bending, climbing, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching or lifting objects up to 100 pounds.
Unusual Demands:
Workers are exposed to hazards of dealing with diseased animals.
Workers must occasionally put animals to death.
Requires working non-standard schedules including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Subject to call in or to remain on the job for emergencies.
FLSA Status:
Nonexempt
Compensation Steps:
Pay rate: $26.54 - $28.41 per hour; $48,303 - $51,706 annually
Grade 719, full-time position, 35 hours per week
Department of Public Safety, Animal Control
Position closing date: Open continuously
Calvert County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employees' health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. Benefits include:
  • 15 days of sick leave
  • 10 days of annual leave
  • 5 days of personal leave
  • 13 paid holidays *14 in an election year
  • Defined Contribution Plan
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Up to 80% tuition reimbursement
  • Gym membership discounts

Please Note: A complete application is required to be considered for a position within Calvert County Government. All prior work experience, education, and other certifications should be entered into the application and supplemental questions should be answered completely. Attachments are not provided to hiring managers unless you are selected for an interview.
Calvert County Government is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruitment@calvertcountymd.gov with as much notice as possible.

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