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McHenry County

Animal Control Officer

Crystal Lake, IL

$23.73 - $27.41/hr

Directly guided by the Illinois State Statutes and the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance, Animal Control - Article VI, investigating animal related complaints (rabid, stray, biting, neglected ...

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Klamath County

Animal Control Officer

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

$23.93 - $30.27/hr

Animal Control Officer Department: Sheriff's Office Salary: $23.93 - $30.27 per hour, depending on ... Receives calls requesting assistance or investigation of violations and patrols the County looking ...

Klamath County

Animal Control Officer

Klamath Falls, OR · On-site

$23.93 - $30.27/hr

Animal Control Officer Department: Sheriff's Office Salary: $23.93 - $30.27 per hour, depending on ... Receives calls requesting assistance or investigation of violations and patrols the County looking ...

Ogle County

Animal Control Warden - PT

Oregon, IL

$100/hr

Ogle County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Animal Control Warden. This position involves enforcing laws concerning the care and treatment of ...

McHenry County, IL

Animal Control Officer

Crystal Lake, IL · On-site

$23.73 - $27.41/hr

Directly guided by the Illinois State Statutes and the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance, Animal Control - Article VI, investigating animal related complaints (rabid, stray, biting, neglected ...

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Barrow County, GA

Animal Control Officer

Winder, GA · On-site

$49K - $79K/yr

Barrow County, GA Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 00384 Department: Animal Control Division: Animal Control - Field Officer Opening Date: 07/07/2026 This position is responsible for the enforcement ...

Ogle County

Animal Control Warden - PT

Oregon, IL · On-site

$19/hr

Ogle County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Animal Control Warden. This position involves enforcing laws concerning the care and treatment of ...

Ogle County

Animal Control Warden -PT

Oregon, IL · On-site

$19/hr

Ogle County is seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Part-Time Animal Control Warden. This position involves enforcing laws concerning the care and treatment of ...

King County, WA

Animal Control Officer

Seattle, WA · On-site

$34.54 - $43.78/hr

Regional Animal Services King County - 21615 64th Ave S, Kent, WA Job Type: Career Service (Exec) ... This recruitment may be used to fill additional Term-Limited Temporary (TLT), Short-term temporary ...

Harris County, TX

Animal Control Officer

Houston, TX · On-site

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health ... The Animal Control Officer is expected to know ethical standards related to documentation, time ...

Butte County

Senior Animal Control Officer

Oroville, CA

$24.51 - $32.84/hr

For terms and conditions concerning Extra Help with Butte County, see Section 6.12c of the Butte ... Non-Exempt DEFINITION Under direction, provides lead direction and training to Animal Control ...

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What is the difference between Temporary Cook County Animal Control vs Animal Shelter Worker?

AspectTemporary Cook County Animal ControlAnimal Shelter Worker
CertificationsAnimal control certification, possibly CPR/First AidAnimal handling and care certifications often preferred
Work EnvironmentOutdoor and fieldwork, responding to calls, enforcing lawsIndoor shelter environment, caring for animals
Employer & IndustryCounty government, law enforcement collaborationAnimal shelters, nonprofit organizations

Both roles involve animal care, but Temporary Cook County Animal Control focuses on enforcement and fieldwork, while Animal Shelter Workers primarily handle animal care within shelters. The roles share certifications and industry overlap but differ in work environment and daily duties.

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Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer

McHenry County

Crystal Lake, IL

$23.73 - $27.41/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

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McHenry County rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 5 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

657th of 693 rated public administrative organizations

Job description

Division: Animal Control
Animal Control Officer I II III - Full Time
JOB SUMMARY:

Enforcing the animal control ordinance and educating the public on responsible pet ownership. Team oriented environment. Comfortable in a fast pace, high volume, multi-tasking workplace. The Veterinary Public Health Division is a 24-hour, 365-day operating program.
JOB FUNCTION:

Directly guided by the Illinois State Statutes and the McHenry County Public Health Ordinance, Animal Control - Article VI, investigating animal related complaints (rabid, stray, biting, neglected, injured etc.). Capture and transport animals and prepare citations as well as reports. Clean and sanitize animal housing of current animal population on a regular basis.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED and a good driving record are required (Valid IL driving license). Knowledge of animal behavior as well as animal handling experience. Euthanasia Certification (through the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation) is required within 12 months. Good writing skills and computer competency a must. Ability to understand and interpret public health ordinances and policies. Ability to communicate effectively and to relay education and policy to the public. Ability to move 100 Lbs. (Bilingual Preferred) Position subject to a background check including fingerprinting.
STARTING SALARY

$23.73-$27.41 dependent on certification and experience.
HOURS

37.50 hours per week, some nights, weekends, overnight on-call and holiday hours included.

BENEFITS

  • 4 Medical plans, 2 dental plans, 2 vision plans, and various supplemental plans.
  • Pension: Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
  • Nationwide Retirement Solutions (457 and Roth457) plans
  • Standard Life insurance policy with the option to buy up additional coverage for employee and dependents.
  • Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Repayment Programs
  • Paid vacation, sick, personal days, and 14 paid holidays.

McHenry County is an equal opportunity employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against because of age, race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, Veteran status, or disability.

All Health Department staff are required to be up to date on the Covid vaccination as determined by the CDC and IDPH, including all primary series doses and boosters, as a term and condition of employment with the Department. In addition, proof of all vaccines are mandatory for employment with the Health Dept., including the flu vaccine.

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