Animal Control Officer
Salary
$44,053.82 - $56,388.91 Annually
Location
Iredell County, NC
Job Type
Full-Time Permanent
Job Number
00590
Department
ANIMAL SERV & CONTROL
Opening Date
07/02/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE STARTING YOUR APPLICATION:
YOU MUST COMPLETE THE APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY AND SUBMIT THE APPLICATION BEFORE IT CAN BE SAVED IN THE SYSTEM.
YOU MUST ANSWER ALL REQUIRED QUESTIONS AND COMPLETE ALL REQUIRED SECTIONS OF THIS APPLICATION TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT WITH IREDELL COUNTY
OVERVIEW & PURPOSE:
Under general supervision, performs public safety work in the enforcement of local ordinances and statutes related to the control of animals for the Animal Services & Control Department. Work involves capturing, confining, returning, and humanely euthanizing stray, diseased, vicious and nuisance animals; maintaining records pertaining to collection of animals and animal activity; and enforcing animal laws and ordinances. Employee must exercise independent judgment and initiative in ensuring proper capture of animals. Employee must also exercise tact, courtesy and firmness in frequent contact with animal owners and the general public. Employee is subject to the usual hazards of animal control work. Reports to the Operations Supervisor.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responds to calls for service in assigned area of the County to ensure public compliance with state and county animal control laws; explains animal control laws to citizens and answers questions; notes violations of animal control laws and issues citations or warnings to citizens, and picks up or otherwise controls stray animals, as needed; captures and confines stray, diseased and bothersome animals, including domestic and wild animals, livestock and fowl; impounds animals and places them within the animal shelter according to size, sex, needs, and circumstances involved in pick-up; reports diseased or injured animals to shelter veterinarian; uses traps and/or firearms equipped with tranquilizing ammunition to subdue animals, as necessary.
Receives and investigates cases of animal cruelty and neglect; completes extensive, detail oriented reports; appears in court and testifies, as needed; investigates animal bite cases and ensures that confinement of such animals is proper and complete according to public health law; prepares diagnostic specimens for testing by State labs.
Humanely euthanizes and disposes of animals, as appropriate.
Prepares a variety of reports, including animals collected and confined, animal bites, poultry and livestock damage caused by other animals, animals destroyed by department, etc.; maintains routine activity reports.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:
Assists shelter staff and local veterinarians in conducting periodic rabies vaccination clinics for the public; collects monthly vaccination reports from local veterinarians.
Picks-up and properly disposes of dead animals, as necessary.
Maintains County-owned vehicle.
Will be required to work weekends, evenings, and holidays on a rotating schedule, or as assigned.
Subject to emergency callback in the event of a disaster or other local emergency.
Performs other related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of animal behavior, handling techniques, and relevant state and local animal control laws.
Ability to use discretion and sound judgment in stressful situations.
Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact tactfully and firmly with the public.
Basic recordkeeping and report-writing skills.
Ability to operate specialized equipment, including traps and tranquilizer firearms
Typical Qualifications
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EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE "REQUIREMENTS":
Graduation from High School and six (6) month's work experience involving customer experience or contact with animals; or any equivalent combination or training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
ADDITIONAL "REQUIREMENTS":
Possession of a valid North Carolina Drivers License. Must achieve Certification as a Euthanasia Technician, Certification as a Rabies Vaccinator, become a Licensed Notary Public, and become Firearms qualified within six (6) months of employment. This position is designated as an authorized Motor Vehicle Operator for Iredell County and requires adherence to the Iredell County Vehicle Operations Policy. Completion of continuing education as required by the State of North Carolina involving techniques, laws, and procedures.
Must reside in, or within 15 minutes minimum drive time of Iredell County or must be willing to relocate into the designated area within four (4) months from hire date.
"PREFERRED" QUALIFICATIONS:
Certification in Large Animal Rescue
Certification in Bite Stick
Certification in Pepper Spray (OCAT)
NACA Animal Control Officer Certification
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What is the highest level of education completed?
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Are you capable within six (6) months of being hired to become a Certified Euthanasia Technician with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture Animal Welfare Division?
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Do you have at least six (6) months of animal handling experience?
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Are you available to work a rotating schedule including week days, weekends, holidays, and evenings as needed?
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Please list any and all experience you have in Animal Control:
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I understand in order to be qualified for this position, the description of my work experience must clearly reflect the required education and experience as well as the posted knowledge, skills and abilities for this position. I have included all of this information within my application. (If you havent completed the application requirements, please return to your application to finish it before submitting your application.) Resumes and/or cover letters may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Required Question
Employer Iredell County
Address P. O. Box 788
200 South Center Street
Statesville, North Carolina, 28677
Phone 7048713467