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Animal Control Officer - Minneapolis
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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.
$51,546 / year median in Minnesota
+9% projected growth
Job Description
The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing State Laws, and City Ordinances for the City of Minneapolis safeguarding life, health, property and livability for residents and stakeholders. This position protects the public health and safety of the residents of Minneapolis by ensuring that all animal laws are appropriately applied in a safe, equitable and uniformed manner. Animal Control Officers help keep people and animals safe in Minneapolis. They work out of Minneapolis Animal Care and Control (MACC), a full-service animal shelter that helps thousands of pets find new homes each year. Animal control officers conduct investigations, respond to calls for service and enforce applicable laws.