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Animal Control Officer

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Dog Warden

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Animal Control Officer

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... Commissioners Court approval) for purposes of: (1) education that may contribute to the benefit of the County, (2) public service assignment, (3) attending to important personal business. CITIZENSHIP ...

Animal Control Officer

Tyler, TX · On-site

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Animal Control Officers work to protect the health and safety of the community while ensuring the ... county ordinances, and departmental policy. Investigate reports of animal cruelty, neglect ...

Animal Control Officer

Pecos, TX · On-site

$37K - $49K/yr

Working as an animal control officer can be both challenging and rewarding, and it requires ... cases of animal crueltyEnforcing licensing laws and other state, county, and city laws and ...

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Fayette County Board of Commissioners Jobs Information

Animal Control Officer

Barrow County, GA

Winder, GA • On-site

$49K - $79K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 19 days ago


Job description

Salary : $49,659.41 - $79,456.29 Annually
Location : 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 of local and state laws concerning the care and treatment of animals. This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Barrow County Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace.
MAJOR DUTIES
  • Assists with biting animals and rabies control.
  • Handles priority calls of situations involving investigations of animal bites and potential rabies exposures, animals that are sick or injured, aggressive animals, and assistance to other agencies.
  • Handles non-priority calls including impounding stray and abandoned animals, setting traps to capture animals, investigating cruelty/neglect complaints, property damage and noise complaints caused by animals, and dead animal disposal.
  • Provides agency assistance.
  • Remains on call for emergencies during nonbusiness hours.
  • Formulates reports for every incident responded to.
  • Conducts investigations, follow ups to citations served, cruelty/neglect complaints, animal bite issues, and property damage complaints.
  • Prepares court testimonies.
  • Performs euthanasia at the shelter.
  • Conducts public education initiatives and special events.
  • Performs shelter maintenance duties such as daily feeding, cleaning, vaccinations, medications, and taking animals to the veterinarian as needed.
  • Assists with adoptions.
  • Performs related duties.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION
  • Knowledge of SendSS (State of Georgia Animal Bite Reporting Portal).
  • Knowledge of animal behavior, state and county law pertaining to animals, and humane euthanasia.
  • Knowledge of investigation techniques.
  • Knowledge of species and breed identification, basic animal husbandry, chemical capture technique, and safe handling of wildlife.
  • Skill in interpersonal communications.
  • Skill in basic computer operations.
  • Skill in report writing.
  • Skill in proper use of Catchpole and Bitestick.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • High school diploma or equivalent;
  • Two (2) years of related work experience;
  • Euthanasia Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire and within two attempts; and
  • Valid State of Georgia Driver's License.

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