What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at Suwannee County Sheriff's Office?
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Description of Position:
Under general supervision, performs protective service work in the field, enforcing laws and ordinances relating to animal control. Work includes interacting with the general public, enforcing laws and apprehending and impounding animals. Responds to complaints concerning animals at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals, animals creating a nuisance and animal attacks on humans and other animals. Responds to livestock, wild stock, exotic animals and domestic calls for service. Work is performed under the supervision of the Law Enforcement Lieutenant.
Qualifications:
1) High School diploma or GED
2) Valid Florida Drivers’ License
3) Must be at least 18 years of age
4) Never received dishonorable discharge from any branch of the armed forces of the United States.
5) No felony or misdemeanor convictions involving perjury or false statements.
6) Successfully complete a background investigation to include a drug screening.
7) Minimum of 1 year of experience dealing with animal maintenance, husbandry or enforcement preferred.
8) Requires successful completion of the 40-hour minimum standard training course approved by the Florida Animal Control Association, per Florida Statute, Chapter 828, Section 27 within 6 months of hire.
9) Requires State of Florida certification in Animal Euthanasia within 3 months of hire.
10) Previous experience working with animals preferred.
In order to apply for this position, please go to our website www.suwanneecountysheriff.org and fill out an application, submit application to 200 S Ohio Ave, Suite 105 Live Oak, FL 32064 or come to our location and fill one out.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
The Suwannee County Sheriff's Office is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Our Agency values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veteran’s preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position. “The Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office values the service of veterans to our country, supports recruitment of veterans, and veterans preference will be given in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statues for those who meet the minimum requirements of the position”
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,000
