Animal Control Officer I

Position Details

Position Information

Working Title of Vacant Position Animal Control Officer I Job Type Full Time Posting Type Public Number of Vacancies 1 Department POLICE Division POLICE ANIMAL SERVICES Requisition Number 2026277 Number of hours worked per week 40+ Work Schedule

Rotating day shift (8AM-4:30PM), evening shift (1:30PM-10PM)

Rotating on-call (10PM-8AM next day).

Weekdays, weekends and holidays.

Work Site Location Chesapeake, VA Position Driving Requirement R - Routine Pay Grade GE07 Pay Basis Semi-Monthly Advertised Salary

$44,734- $59,273/ annually

Starting salary based on qualifications and experience

Job Description

Are you passionate about animal welfare and serving your community? Make a meaningful impact in the City of Chesapeake by protecting animals and working with the public as an Animal Control Officer-where every day brings the opportunity to make a real difference.

Animal Control Officer's job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Respond to complaints and reports regarding animals.
• Impound animals in accordance with local and state laws for care and control of animals.
• Handles reports of vicious, injury inflicting animals; impounds or quarantines offending animal, advises animal owner of applicable laws, and issues summons when needed.
• Issues summons, secures warrants and petitions, prepares court documentation, and testifies in court as required.
• Communicates via radio or telephone with dispatch, other ACOs, police officers, fire department, etc.
• Investigates animal killings, cruelty to animal, inadequate care of animals, dangerous dog, and nuisance animal complaints.
• Educates the public on proper control, care, and protection of domestic animals, on dealing with wild animals, and stray or vicious domestic animals.
• Assists citizens with nuisance wildlife; refers complaints to other agencies or organizations as needed.
• Performs humane euthanasia on healthy, sick, injured, feral, and vicious animals.
• Performs field euthanasia of injured deer by firearm.
• Rechecks cruelty situations to verify follow through with corrective action.
• Returns telephone calls, checks voicemail messages, and completes paperwork.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

The City of Chesapeake offers an exceptional range of benefits. Please browse our Benefits Brochure for a full list of benefits and employee perks.

Required Qualifications

VOCATIONAL/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Requires high school diploma or GED and any combination of education and experience equivalent to satisfactory completion of one year of college education.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to satisfying the vocational/educational standard, this position requires a minimum of six months of related, full-time equivalent experience.

SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES: Requires a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with City Driving Standards. Certification of DCJS training for weapon carrying (must be at least 21 years of age), and veterinarian certification to use controlled drugs to sedate and euthanize animals.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: This job classification provides service to the community on a 24-hour basis during all hours of the day and night. In order to accommodate this 24-hour service, this job class is required to work on rotating schedules, which includes working weekends and holidays, and may involve work in excess of regularly scheduled hours (overtime) when required by operational necessity. Emergency operations support work and work locations may be outside of normal job duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of animal care and behavior.

Knowledge of and the ability to recognize symptoms of disease or injury in a variety of animals. Knowledge of laws pertaining to animals and their application.

Customer service experience and the ability to interact and communicate effectively with other employees and the public.

Basic computer skills with the ability to perform data entry.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 10/08/2026 Job Close Date 10/24/2026 Open Continuous No Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Note:

• If you are selected for interview, you will be required to complete a multi page Personal History Statement [PHS].

Candidate must successfully complete a background check and criminal history investigation, physical and psychological examination, drug screen, prescribed course of instruction and required certifications as per department policies. Must be able to work various shifts and on-call.

Drug Screening: MARIJUANA

In accordance with City policy, this position is deemed safety-sensitive. As such, applicants for this position are subject to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing after receiving a conditional offer of employment and may also be subject to random testing. This drug test includes testing for marijuana. Possession of a medical marijuana card will not excuse an applicant from the testing process; however, a test will not be considered positive for marijuana if a valid medical marijuana certification is presented unless the position requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) or is a sworn law-enforcement officer/deputy.

ADA Checklist

Overall Physical Strength Demands

Overall Physical Strength Demands H=Heavy - Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 25-50 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs constantly.

Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Standing Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Sitting Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Walking Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Lifting Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Lifting Amount Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Carrying Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Carrying Weight Exerting 50 - 100 lbs Pushing/Pulling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Pushing/Pulling Weight Exerting up to 20 to 50 lbs Reaching Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Handling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Fine Dexterity Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Kneeling Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crouching Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Crawling Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Bending Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Twisting Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Climbing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Balancing Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. Vision Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Hearing Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Talking Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Foot Controls Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids Used

ketch poles, nets, dog traps, cat traps

Protective Equipment Required

firearms, OC spray, taser, baton, bullet resistant vest, leather gloves

Health and Safety

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Mechanical Hazards D = Daily Chemical Hazards D = Daily Electrical Hazards M = Several Times Per Month Fire Hazards S = Seasonally Explosives N = Never Communicable Diseases D = Daily Physical Danger or Abuse D = Daily Other If Other, Description

Environmental Factors

D = Daily W = Several Times Per Week M = Several Times Per Month S = Seasonally N = Never

Dirt and Dust D = Daily Extreme Temperatures S = Seasonally Noise and Vibration D = Daily Fumes and Odors M = Several Times Per Month Wetness/Humidity S = Seasonally Darkness or Poor Lighting W = Several Times Per Week Primary Work Location Office Environment, Vehicle, Outdoors, Other - Animal shelter

Non-Physical Demands

C = Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. F = Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. O = Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. R = Rarely- Less than 1 hour per week. N = Never- Never occurs.

Time Pressures Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Emergency Situations Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Frequent Change of Tasks Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime Occasionally- Up to 1/3 of the time. Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Tedious or Exacting Work Frequently- From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time. Noisy/Distracting Environment Continuously- 2/3 or more of the time. Other If Other, Description Can anyone assist the employee in performing the primary tasks assigned to this position? If yes, identify the eligible task(s)

ACO I's, ACO II's and ACO Supervisor can assist with cases.

Professional References

Professional References

Please provide contact information for professional references.

Minimum Requests 0 Maximum Requests 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess a valid driver's license and a driving record that is in compliance with the City's Driving Standards? Please review link in posting for details.
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter