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Animal Services Officer - Beaufort County Animal Services
Description of Work: Performs a variety of duties and physical work in the field responding to requests for assistance in the enforcement of ordinances and statutes relating to animal control. Rotates weekend and evening on-call duty and every third weekend cleaning duty at the Animal Services Facility. Investigate animal cruelty, bite cases, and testify in court. Responsible for capturing, confining, and euthanizing dangerous, stray, or diseased animals to ensure the safety of citizens of Beaufort County and the safety of animals. Maintains and cleans animal shelter. Orders and picks up supplies. Impounds and feeds animals, ensures quality of care, administers medications/vaccines, obtains veterinarian care, euthanizes animals. As needed, assist the public in services offered by the Animal Services Office. Greets and directs public, answers phone, handles complaints and concerns, resolves problems, dispatches animal control officers. Assists public officials, media, and law enforcement. Shows adoptable pets and implements adoption process. Computes charges and refunds for adoptions, reclaims, etc., collects fees and maintains records. Performs administrative duties. Operates computers, prepares detailed records of investigations and complaints. Enter animal information in database. Prepare documents such as advertisements, spreadsheets, receipts, etc. Assists in the daily operation and activities of the County’s animal shelter.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess the ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and to follow instructions. Knowledge of office procedures. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate office equipment and machinery to include. phone, copier, fax, scanner calculator, etc. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to learn and understand principles and techniques and make independent judgments. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Must possess a high level of fitness and ability to perform medium to heavy work. Ability to pass euthanasia class.
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and some experience involving contact with the public and in handling and caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaufortcounty
Application deadline: October 27, 2026
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicants must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.
BEAUFORT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, AND/OR NCSBI FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.
Valid North Carolina License Required
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Job ID 438006 Category Full-time Employment Status Open Salary Starting Salary Range: $41,363 - $53,772 (Salary Grade 62) Posted October 13, 2026 Closing October 27, 2026 5:00 PM Attached Files Animal Services Officer (438006) 10.13.26
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Animal Services Officer - Beaufort County Animal Services
Description of Work: Performs a variety of duties and physical work in the field responding to requests for assistance in the enforcement of ordinances and statutes relating to animal control. Rotates weekend and evening on-call duty and every third weekend cleaning duty at the Animal Services Facility. Investigate animal cruelty, bite cases, and testify in court. Responsible for capturing, confining, and euthanizing dangerous, stray, or diseased animals to ensure the safety of citizens of Beaufort County and the safety of animals. Maintains and cleans animal shelter. Orders and picks up supplies. Impounds and feeds animals, ensures quality of care, administers medications/vaccines, obtains veterinarian care, euthanizes animals. As needed, assist the public in services offered by the Animal Services Office. Greets and directs public, answers phone, handles complaints and concerns, resolves problems, dispatches animal control officers. Assists public officials, media, and law enforcement. Shows adoptable pets and implements adoption process. Computes charges and refunds for adoptions, reclaims, etc., collects fees and maintains records. Performs administrative duties. Operates computers, prepares detailed records of investigations and complaints. Enter animal information in database. Prepare documents such as advertisements, spreadsheets, receipts, etc. Assists in the daily operation and activities of the County’s animal shelter.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Must possess the ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and to follow instructions. Knowledge of office procedures. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate office equipment and machinery to include. phone, copier, fax, scanner calculator, etc. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to learn and understand principles and techniques and make independent judgments. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Must possess a high level of fitness and ability to perform medium to heavy work. Ability to pass euthanasia class.
Education and Experience: Graduation from high school and some experience involving contact with the public and in handling and caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/beaufortcounty
Application deadline: October 27, 2026
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicants must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.
BEAUFORT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, AND/OR NCSBI FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.
Valid North Carolina License Required
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Job ID 438006 Category Full-time Employment Status Open Salary Starting Salary Range: $41,363 - $53,772 (Salary Grade 62) Posted October 13, 2026 Closing October 27, 2026 5:00 PM Attached Files Animal Services Officer (438006) 10.13.26
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