Animal Control Officer I, II

Are you interested in work with a focus on the protection and welfare of animals? Do you enjoy working outdoors and in diverse environments? Do you thrive in a role that contributes to the safety of the community? Do you enjoy working with community members, providing education, helping to mediate and resolve conflicts?

If this sounds like you keep reading!

Animal Care of Davis County is currently hiring for a full-time Animal Control Officer in Fruit Heights, Utah. Applications will be accepted through July 27, 2025. Follow us on Social Media. Animal Control Officers work to ensure a safe and harmonious environment for both human and animal residents of the community. This position responds to dispatch calls to provide animal rescue, municipal and public assistance with animal-related situations and enforcement of state and local statutes.

This position requires working 10 hour shifts, including weekends, holidays and being on-call on a rotation basis for one week at a time, responding to emergency calls within 15 minutes, 24 hours/day.

Pay Range and Benefits:

Level I (refer to requirements below): $19.68 - $25.02/hr

Level II (refer to requirements below): $21.97 - $27.96/hr

Salary based on qualifications and experience.

In addition to competitive pay and our service oriented culture, we offer the following benefits:

• Affordable medical, dental, and vision coverage day one
• Paid leave: 13 vacation days, 12 sick leave, 12 holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (after 6 months of employment)
• 401k match of 4%
• Full pension retirement
• Annual performance pay increases up to 3.5%
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

Level I:

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• Must possess a valid driver license

Level II:

• High school graduation or equivalent
• Must possess a valid driver license
• Two years of experience in a veterinarian hospital or animal shelter.

A combination of related education and experience may be considered.

Preference for work experience within the previous 3 years performing first-contact, front facing customer service.

Preference for customer service work experience using bilingual skills in English and Spanish.

Our Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is committed to a safe and harmonious environment for both human and animal residents of the community. The ideal candidate is able to work independently and make sound judgments through critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The ideal candidate is able to calmly interact with highly emotional individuals and maintain composure, even under difficult circumstances. The ideal candidate has a strong ability to communicate effectively, to be flexible, resilient, and adapt to change.

Day to Day Duties

• Patrols geographic areas of Davis County to ensure the protection of citizens and animals.
• Safely and humanely captures and transports animals, including those who are sick, injured or potentially dangerous.
• Responds to traffic accidents involving animals.
• Provides answers to citizens' questions, provides assistance and education regarding responsible animal ownership/ordinance requirements and assists in complaint mediation.
• Investigates animal bite cases, animal attacks, fights and arranges for proper care, quarantine and/or observation of the animal.
• Writes reports and records data on appropriate log/forms.
• Works with and around all types of animals and animal matter.

Working Conditions

Work in stressful and noisy conditions. Required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb and manipulate (lift, carry, move) up to 100 pounds; work outdoors in varying temperatures and climates; work with aggressive and potentially vicious animals; work in an environment with exposure to deceased, sick and injured animals, animal matter, hair and noxious odors; work with cleaning materials; use strength and agility while working with active animals. Presents a professional appearance to the public at all times

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