What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at Halifax County?
Overview:
We are seeking an Animal Control Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to calls and patrolling to observe animal law violations
- Enforcing animal control laws
- Responding to and investigating complaints
- Cleans shelter, when needed
- Maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports on incidents
- Performs related tasks as required
Experience:
The successful candidate should have any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some experience in animal husbandry and recordkeeping.
This is heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally. Possession of a driver license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required. This position also participates in a rotating on call schedule.
A copy of the full job description and Halifax County Employment application may be downloaded from www.halifaxcountyva.gov. Completed applications should be mailed to Halifax County, Post Office Box 699, Halifax, VA 24558. Position open until filled.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $33,440.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $1,000 - $33,440