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Mobile Civil Service

Animal Control Officer I (Multiple Agencies)

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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

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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 |
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I
| Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com) . All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received. Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination. A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727. Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers