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Animal Control Officer - PAWS

Rutherford County Government
Murfreesboro, TN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/22/2026

Annual Salary Range: Animal Control Officer I - $44,060 - $47,285

Annual Salary Range: Animal Control Officer II - $46,705 - $50,122

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance Program
  • Fully Funded Pension with Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
  • 401(k), Roth 401(k) and 457b Additional Retirement Saving Options
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
  • Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
  • Holiday Pay
  • Employee Assistance Program

The purpose of this classification is to perform general/specialized work associated with providing effective and efficient animal control. Duties and responsibilities include enforcing animal control ordinances and regulations, responding to complaints involving animals, trapping/capturing animals, picking up injured or stray animals, investigating cases of animal bites or animal abuse, performing euthanasia of animals, answering telephone calls and dispatching staff, completing forms and maintaining records, and providing information and assistance. Reports to Animal Control Supervisor.

Salary : $44,060 - $50,122

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