Animal Control Officer (External)

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Citrus County Sheriff's Office

Starting Pay Rate: $20.91/hour

General Description: Full-time position working 12-hour shifts, as needed based upon mission, and subject to on-call status. This position reports to the Animal Control Officer Supervisor and performs fieldwork in the enforcement of the county's animal control ordinances and state statutes.

Essential Functions:

Monitors and responds to dispatched calls for service.

Investigates reports of animal cruelty and vicious animals.

Apprehends, controls, and confines loose, unlicensed, injured, abandoned, or dangerous animals-both domestic and livestock.

Assists law enforcement in animal control incidents.

Assists the Health Department in issues regarding bites and possible rabies infection.

Enforces animal control ordinance by issuing citations and warnings.

Prepares reports and affidavits.

Delivers and retrieves animal traps provided to citizens to trap aggressive and sick/injured animals.

Testifies at trials, hearings, and depositions.

Be subject to call out/on call status.

All Citrus County Sheriff's Office employees are considered 'essential workers' and are subject to working in any capacity/hours deemed necessary by the Agency during activations, including but not limited to, in-County and out-of-County deployments.

Skills and Abilities:

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to multi-task and problem solve efficiently.

Ability to be personable, articulate, and courteous.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals.

Working knowledge of computer software programs and Microsoft Office.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

Florida Animal Control Officer Certification preferred. Certified applicant will have selection preference.

Experience in public speaking is preferred.

Previous experience in animal control or related duties preferred.

Physical Demands:

Physical strength and stamina to lift and load heavy animals into animal control trucks.

Requirements:

High school diploma, GED, or equivalency required.

Valid Florida driver's license.

Contact: Human Resources at or for more information.

Citrus County Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V. All hires, transfers, and promotions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, religion, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

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