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Animal Control Officer
Personnel Board of Jefferson County. Investigate animal control complaints and resolve issues while patrolling an assigned area using a city vehicle .
Posted 10/25/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $25 per hourWebsite
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in animal control operations, including capturing and relocating wildlife, enforcing regulations, and maintaining detailed records. Strong communication skills are essential for educating the public and resolving animal-related issues.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Animal Control EnforcementWildlife Capture and RelocationCustomer Service ExperienceRecord KeepingDriver's License
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Animal HandlingDocumentation CompletionPhysical Restraint TechniquesPreventative Measures PromotionComplaint Investigation
Soft Skills
Public CommunicationProblem SolvingConflict Resolution
Industry Keywords
Animal Control RegulationsCitations IssuanceVeterinary Services CoordinationPublic SafetyCommunity Education
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Investigate animal control complaints and resolve issues while patrolling an assigned area using a city vehicle
- Capture and relocate wildlife
- Capture stray or dangerous animals
- Remove and dispose of dead animals in and around roadways and other public areas
- Investigate animal abuse or neglect complaints
- Issue warnings, citations, and court summons to violators of animal control regulations
- Keep detailed records of daily operations
- Patrol assigned areas, capture at-large animals, transport animals, and complete documentation for safe handling, transportation, and impounding
- Respond to citizen complaints and conduct enforcement activities regarding animal control ordinances and regulations
- Communicate with and educate the public to resolve or prevent animal control issues
- Conduct administrative duties including purchase orders, contract bids, bills, and veterinary services
- Complete daily activity logs
- Complete proper disposal measures for deceased animals
- Promote preventative measures such as spay/neutering and fencing
- Collect owner-surrendered animals by verifying ownership, collecting fees, completing documentation, and transporting animals
Requirements
What you’ll need- Driver's license
- Experience in customer service
- Moderate physical exertion for sustained periods of walking or standing
- Ability to occasionally lift items or objects weighing up to 50 lbs
- Physical ability to occasionally restrain or capture stray or dangerous animals and wildlife
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension)
- Generous paid holidays
- Sick leave
- Vacation leave