Animal Control Officer

Job overview

The Animal Control Officer role is onsite in Melbourne, KY. Pay is $24.09 per hour. The position supports Campbell County Fiscal Court’s Animal Services and county shelter operations. The officer provides direct animal care, assists the public with animal-related services, and enforces applicable animal laws and ordinances. Shelter care, public education, and field response contribute to animal welfare and community safety.

What you'll do

• Feed, exercise, and clean animals at the county shelter
• maintain shelter equipment and grounds
• assist with animal records and adoptions
• administer medications and treatments
• euthanize animals as required
• sell dog licenses and handle cash
• process incoming animals and inquiries
• retrieve strays and capture dangerous animals
• investigate animal cruelty
• enforce licensing laws and ordinances
• provide shelter tours as requested.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

animal control officer

animal services

animal shelter

animal care

animal adoption

animal cruelty investigation

ordinance enforcement

melbourne ky

campbell county fiscal court

full-time

weekend and holiday availability

$24.09/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Must be able to work weekends and holidays; requires willingness to complete training for Animal Control Officer certification and euthanasia specialist training.

About the employer

Campbell County Fiscal Court is hiring for this role. Industry: Legislative Bodies. Sector: 92.