Palm Beach County
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (PROVISIONAL) (Multiple Opportunities)
Palm Beach County, Florida, New York, United States
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (PROVISIONAL) (Multiple Opportunities)
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Palm Beach County , located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Performs specialized field work patrolling the County, enforcing County animal ordinances and State statutes. Responds to complaints concerning animals running at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals and animals creating a nuisance; conducts investigations and prepares related reports. Assists co‑workers with handling and catching aggressive, possibly dangerous, injured and/or rabid animals in the field or at the shelter; performs animal euthanasia.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree or minimum of 60-semester hours in Animal/Health Science.
Equivalency: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience working with animals.
Must obtain and maintain Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) Animal Control Officer and Euthanasia Technician certifications within six (6) months of hire.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
Respiratory screen/chest x‑ray required for selected candidate.
Selected candidate must successfully complete the pre‑exposure rabies treatment/vaccination.
Will be required to complete a "Willingness to Work" Acknowledgment with application.
PREFERENCE: Two (2) or more years of experience working with animals and/or as an Animal Control Officer.
PREFERENCE: Current valid FACA Animal Control Officer Certification.
PREFERENCE: Euthanasia Technician Certification.
PREFERENCE: Chemical Capture/Immobilization Certification.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (PROVISIONAL) (Multiple Opportunities)
role at
Palm Beach County , located in West Palm Beach, FL.
Performs specialized field work patrolling the County, enforcing County animal ordinances and State statutes. Responds to complaints concerning animals running at large, cruelty to animals, injured animals and animals creating a nuisance; conducts investigations and prepares related reports. Assists co‑workers with handling and catching aggressive, possibly dangerous, injured and/or rabid animals in the field or at the shelter; performs animal euthanasia.
Qualifications
Associate's Degree or minimum of 60-semester hours in Animal/Health Science.
Equivalency: Graduation from high school or an equivalent recognized certification; minimum of three (3) years of experience working with animals.
Must obtain and maintain Florida Animal Control Association (FACA) Animal Control Officer and Euthanasia Technician certifications within six (6) months of hire.
Must be able to lift 100 pounds.
Valid Florida Driver's License and PBC Risk Management Department driving history approval prior to appointment.
Respiratory screen/chest x‑ray required for selected candidate.
Selected candidate must successfully complete the pre‑exposure rabies treatment/vaccination.
Will be required to complete a "Willingness to Work" Acknowledgment with application.
PREFERENCE: Two (2) or more years of experience working with animals and/or as an Animal Control Officer.
PREFERENCE: Current valid FACA Animal Control Officer Certification.
PREFERENCE: Euthanasia Technician Certification.
PREFERENCE: Chemical Capture/Immobilization Certification.
Job Details Seniority level: Entry level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Health Care Provider. Industries: Hospitals and Health Care.
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