Animal Control Officer

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible for all of the daily job functions of an Animal Control Officer to include, ensuring rabies control, and perform educational programs regarding animal control and protecting the public from problem animals. Enforcing the ordinances.
 

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Officers respond to citizen complaints of stray, vicious, sick, injured or diseased animals. Works with authorities on various animals impound needs, issues citations, and provide courtroom testimony.
• Monitors and ensures all animals are in good health, cages are disinfected and clean, and the animals are properly fed, watered and proper medication is given if needed.
• Investigates cruelty and abandonment of domestic animals and livestock and ensures all records are in order for animals being held as evidence for court.
• Works closely with Gilmer County Sheriff’s Department to prosecute violators.
• Investigates reported bite cases and follows through with rabies quarantine checks, verification of quarantine, preparation and transportation of specimens to the state lab for testing.
• Assists the Director when needed with the euthanasia and disposal of vicious and/or terminally ill animals.
• Provides informational tours to schools and various community groups.
• Assists with kennel responsibilities as necessary.

• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods and to bend and reach to perform assigned work activities.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. without assistance.
• Ability to interact with impounded dogs, cats and other animals including vicious, stray, sick or injured animals.
• Ability to handle seeing and dealing with animals that have been abused, neglected or mistreated.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must be able to work weekends.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Law enforcement experience preferred but not required.

This is a full-time position working up to 40-hours per week. Tuesday through Saturday. 
 

We offer a generous benefit package including; medical, dental, vision, short- term and long-term disability and life insurance. All full-time employees also receive paid vacation and sick time accruals. We also offer a 457b retirement package with employer match.
 

Applicants will be required to submit to a post offer Criminal History/Background check and pre-employment drug screen.

All applicants are required to complete a Gilmer County application.
 

The employment application can be obtained, filled out, and dropped off at the Board of Commissioners Office, 1 Broad Street, Suite 106, Ellijay, GA 30540 Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Resumes will only be accepted as a supplement to the completed employment application.
 

Gilmer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Gilmer County was one of the fastest growing (by percentage) counties in the nation in the 1990s. Today, our growth is at a much slower pace like the rest of the nation. However, infrastructure and capital improvement projects have proceeded in order to create a more responsible future for Gilmer County. This includes many road widening and paving projects, a new parking lot at the courthouse, and fire stations.
 

We are proud to offer more service than most counties in our region do. Our Fire-Rescue service is a combination of a very highly rated Fire Department and an Advanced Life Support ambulance service. The Gilmer County Sheriff’s Department is one of the few fully-trained and certified agencies in Georgia. Disposal of household trash is offered at various compactor sites. We are also proud to have a very successful campus of Dalton State College located in Downtown Ellijay.