Animal Control Officer
Broward County GovernmentAbout the role
Posting number: 1414590
Department: RED ACD Field Svc
Job classification: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Posting type: External
Categories: Animal Control, Animal Services
Summary
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Animal Control Officer to support the Animal Care Division.
2026 Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.90 / Family $80.79
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2000 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums:
Single $82.58 / Family $286.79
Florida Retirement System (FRS) – Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation Employee Match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Performs a variety of animal control/care work in the field.
Works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsRequires one (1) year of experience in the professional care and handling of animals.
Special RequirementsRequired to work nights, weekends, holidays and on-call as scheduled.
Must possess a valid Florida Class E Driver's License at time of appointment and must obtain and maintain the authority to drive on County business.
Must obtain the Animal Care Officer Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Must obtain the Euthanasia Certification within six (6) months of hire.
Preferences- Associate's degree or higher in animal sciences, veterinary sciences, law enforcement or closely related field
- NACHO Certification Levels I-III (National Animal Control Association)
- Basic Law Enforcement Recruit Training Certificate
- 2+ years of experience working as an animal care specialist or similar
- Knowledge of streets, roads, and locations within Broward County
- NACA and/or FACA certification
- Florida euthanasia certification
- Chemical Immobilization Certification
Additional Information:
This position is considered a safety-sensitive position. Candidates selected for employment will be subject to pre-employment verifications to include but not limited to; post-offer physical examination/drug test and clearance of the Department of Children and Families Affidavit of Good Moral Character.
Examples of duties
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Responds to complaint calls in order of priority to, set traps, capture loose, stray, sick, injured, or abandoned animals; investigate animal abuse, neglect, and/or nuisance.
Conducts general investigations of animal related problems including, but not limited to animal cruelty and neglect, aggressive and dangerous dogs, animals running at-large, barking, permitting, licensing and impounding of animals all which may involve hostile, irate or distressed members of the public, in a tactful, professional and effective manner.
Patrols an assigned zone in order to identify/capture stray animals, responds to calls/complaints, and enforces animal care ordinances; captures a variety of animals in order to protect the community and to protect animals from injury/death.
Apprehends and confines stray, injured, aggressive/dangerous and nuisance animals in the most safe, humane and approved manner possible. Transports animals to sheltering facility and/or veterinary clinic.
Performs routine medical procedures/evaluation upon animals while in the field including but not limited to, conducts basic medical triage as needed; euthanize animals if necessary and permitted; and administers first-aid when necessary.
Performs routine medical procedures/evaluation upon incoming animals including but not limited to, administers oral and injectable medications; conducts basic medical triage as needed; euthanize animals if necessary and permitted; and adminis
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