Animal Control Officer
Liberty County BOC•Hinesville, GA
•Onsite
About The Position
Serve your community as a full-time Animal Control Officer with Liberty County Animal Services. In this role, you’ll help protect residents and animals by enforcing local and state animal care laws, responding to sick, injured, or aggressive animals, and supporting daily operations within the division. The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants who are committed to community safety and animal welfare.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- More than two (2) years of related experience required.
- Possession of a valid Georgia Class C driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
- Possession of or ability to obtain Animal Control Officer 1 (ACO 1) certification within one (1) year.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of relevant animal care and treatment, as well as county and state laws and ordinances.
- Knowledge of animal rescue procedures.
- Knowledge of animal shelter medical practices.
- Knowledge of pet breed identification, traits, and behavior.
- Knowledge of euthanasia and carcass disposal.
- Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.
- Knowledge of evidence collection and documentation procedures.
- Knowledge of county and city geographic areas.
- Skill in interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in animal handling.
- Skill in maintaining records and reports.
- Skill in interpreting and applying applicable regulations.
- Skill in conducting investigations.
- Skill in operating tranquilizer rifles and animal catch equipment.
Responsibilities
- Answers telephone calls and records complaints related to animal welfare.
- Retrieves animals that are sick, injured, vicious, or non-restrained.
- Provides care to animals in distress.
- Investigates complaints of neglected animals and/or cruelty to animals in accordance with code of ordinances and Georgia State laws.
- Issues citations as necessary.
- Reports animal mistreatment to Deputy Director or Law Enforcement.
- Removes animals from inhumane conditions and transports them to the Liberty County Animal Control Shelter and/or receiving areas for care and treatment.
- Observes and surveys areas of alleged violators and conducts interviews with witnesses to determine if laws are being violated.
- Performs routine maintenance on daily basis on the county vehicles as well as cleaning, washing, and fueling.
- Performs euthanasia duties to include preparing the animal carcass for disposal.
- Keeps records and prepares reports.
- Performs public speaking duties at events and local schools to explain animal control duties and activities.
- Testifies against violators in the court of law.
- On call duties after hours.
- Assists law enforcement with animal related cases.
- Checks living conditions of animals involved in court cases.
- Networks with different agencies to rescue animals.
- Assists Kennel Technicians on cleanliness duties.
- Performs related duties.
Benefits
- 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
- 13 paid holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
- Free term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health & wellness program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
