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 (352) 341-7429 or humanresources@sheriffcitrus.org for more information.