Animal Services Officer I Position Available In Cobb, Georgia

Animal Services Officer I

Salary
$1751 – $2714 Hourly
Location Cobb County Animal Services Department, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
04104
Department
Operations Animal Control
Opening Date
04/24/2025
Closing Date
5/1/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
101
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
Position Information
If you are looking for a career opportunity where YOU can make a difference and be a part of your community’s health and well-being, then submit an application for the immediate hiring of the full-time position of Animal Services Officer I As a vital member of the Department of Public Safety, you are a critical connection with the public and ensuring a safe and healthy community for our pets and furry friends
The Animal Services Officer makes a difference in our community by performing the following (for a full list of assigned duties, please refer to the essential functions):
Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas
Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed
Doing laundry, dishes, stocking supplies, washing windows, cleaning and mopping public areas as needed
Assisting in the vaccination, microchipping, examination, performance of medical treatments and euthanasia as needed
Providing excellent customer service while assisting with adoptions
Patrolling the County and enforcing animal related laws and ordinances
Responding to reports concerning various animal issues, such as animal bites, potential animal cruelty and abuse, animals in distress, stray and nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild and dangerous animals, sick and injured animals, animal behavior problems, or animal control laws
Handles, lifts, and carries animals This includes animals that may be frightened, fractious, or injured
Receiving and responding to questions concerning responsibility of pet ownership, laws and ordinances, pet adoption, and other department issues
Animal Services Officers are required to work rotating 12-hour shifts that may include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed You will be required to submit the following with your application:
Driver’s License
Proof of High School Diploma or GED Employee Sponsored Benefits
To view current employee benefits, please visit https://wwwcobbcountyorg/human-resources/benefits
Paid Vacation Leave
13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave
Accumulates at 40 hours per biweekly
Paid Military Leave
Up to 18 days per year
Parental Leave Policy
Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child
Bereavement Leave Policy
Full-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours Free Wellness Clinic
A free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee
Fitness Centers
Multiple fitness centers with both strength and aerobic training equipment available at no-cost to employees

Education Incentive Pay:

$1000 Associate Degree
$2000 Bachelor’s Degree
$3000 Master’s Degree
Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for you while you complete a college degree or certification Reimbursable amounts are dependent upon available funding and will be proportionately distributed to all pre-approved applicants on a quarterly basis
This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies
Essential Functions
Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, and bedding Spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and flag any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to the animal care specialist, supervisor or veterinary technician Medicating animals as needed and directed
Doing laundry, dishes, washing windows, cleaning and mopping public areas as needed Providing a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment and facilities for the animals and the public Treating all animals humanely, properly, and with compassion at all times, regardless of the situation or circumstance Assisting in the vaccination, microchipping, examination, performance of medical treatments and euthanasia as needed Perform weekly inventory of animals housed at the facility
Maintaining a friendly demeanor and providing good customer service while assisting with adoptions Working courteously and cooperatively with other staff members Stocking supplies Filling in for other areas and performing other tasks/functions as needed, including helping out at special events
Patrols County to locate and pick up stray animals and to look for animal control violations: enforces animal related laws and ordinances; assists animals in problem situations; captures domestic, wild, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps; loads animals into cages; transports animals to animal shelter, veterinarian offices, or other locations; relocates displaced wildlife; removes dead animals from roads; and assists law enforcement by removing animals from accident scenes or crime scenes
Responds to reports concerning various animal issues, such as animal bites, potential animal cruelty and abuse, animals in distress, stray and nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild and dangerous animals, sick and injured animals, animal behavior problems, or animal control laws; provides information and assistance; mediates and resolves citizen disputes; conducts investigations and interviews; issues citations and violations; and performs follow-up as appropriate
Processes captured animals and animals removed from homes or dangerous situations: handles, lifts, and carries animals, restraining as appropriate; handles frightened, fractious, and injured animals; checks animals for signs of rabies, disease, or other illnesses; quarantines exposed animals; assigns and transports animals to shelter; and prepares and maintains all related documentation
Interprets and enforces applicable animal control laws and ordinances, and all other applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures: ensures staff adherence to established safety procedures; monitors work environment and use of safety equipment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; initiates any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations; and issues citations to violators of animal control ordinances
Receives and responds to questions concerning responsibility of pet ownership, laws and ordinances, pet adoption, and other department issues: provides information and answers questions; and resolves routine customer service and animal care and control issues
Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws and regulations: attends in-service training
Performs other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate, though not constant physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of heavy weight (up to 100 pounds)
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, taste, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally