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City of Pinebluff

Animal Control Officer

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
Pay: $32,694/yr
Posted: 1 week ago
Location: Pine Bluff, AR (Onsite)
Last Updated: 5 days ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/1/2026

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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.

$44,893 / year median in Arkansas

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing city animal control codes, investigating complaints, and making routine patrols and inspections to determine compliance with city ordinances. The Animal Control Officer responds to calls and complaints concerning stray, loose, abandoned, injured, sick, dangerous, vicious, or deceased animals, safely captures, restrains, handles, and transports domestic animals, and prepares reports and records of complaints, investigations, citations, animal impoundments, bites, and other enforcement activities. The Animal Control Officer appears in court and provides testimony regarding citations, investigations, and other animal control matters as required and all performs all other duties assigned.
ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
High school diploma or GED and 7-11 months of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must obtain Level I certification within the first year of employment.
Pay:
$32,694.00 per year
Work Location:
In person