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Mobile Civil Service
Animal Control Officer I (Multiple Agencies)
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What they do
An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.
$40,157 / year median in Alabama
+6% projected growth
Job Description
This is entry level routine work enforcing animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations. Jurisdiction Starting Salary Mobile County $39,471 City of Mobile $36,716 City of Prichard $20,856 City of Chickasaw $24,132 City of Saraland $37.570 City of Satsuma $34,886 Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with the public, preferably working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment . For details, please see the Class Specifications |