Summary
Animal Control Officer I
This is entry level routine work enforcing animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Jurisdiction - Starting Salary
Mobile County - $39,471
City of Mobile - $36,716
City of Prichard - $20,856
City of Chickasaw - $24,132
City of Saraland - $37,570
City of Satsuma - $34,886
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with the public, preferably working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment.
Description
For details, please see the Class Specifications | ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I | Class Spec Details.
Important Information
All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers
Job Description
Animal Control Officer I
This is entry level routine work enforcing animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations.
Jurisdiction - Starting Salary
Mobile County - $39,471
City of Mobile - $36,716
City of Prichard - $20,856
City of Chickasaw - $24,132
City of Saraland - $37,570
City of Satsuma - $34,886
Requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with the public, preferably working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements. Special Requirement Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment.
Description
For details, please see the Class Specifications | ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I | Class Spec Details.
Important Information
All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.
Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.
A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.
Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director
The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers
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