| Location | Marietta, GA |
| Salary | $18.31–$23.34 Per Hour |
Animal Care Specialist - Sheriffs Office
Salary
$18.31 - $23.34 Hourly
Location
Sheriffs Office Marietta, GA
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
05305
Department
Sheriffs Office
Opening Date
11/04/2026
Closing Date
11/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code
102
Position Information
The purpose of this classification is to care for and ensure the health and safety of Mounted Patrol service mounts and to perform related administrative and technical duties for the Mounted Patrol Unit under the direction of the Stable Master, often working in an assistant /support role type capacity.
Essential Functions
Assists in performing behavioral, undersaddle, and ground assessments of horses on the Mounted Patrol Unit to determine their current level of health and to establish a baseline for development of each horses' health care, psychology, nutritional needs, training regimen, and physiological condition; compiles and updates records on each horse to document any medication or medical treatment(s) given. Conduct daily checks on all service mounts to include (but not be limited to): picking feet, thrush treatments, rainrot/mudrot treatments, grooming, applying dressings to wounds, scrapes, lacerations, noting any new wounds, ailments, or abnormal behavior.
Assists in caring for sick and injured horses, administers medications; observes horses for side effects or reactions; monitors vital signs; changes wound dressings; facilitates any necessary veterinary care as deemed by the unit Stable Master, documents relevant information in a veterinary log for each and evaluates animals' temperament and disposition daily.
Assist the unit Sergeants and Stable Master in an administrative capacity to include but not be limited to: creating Purchasing Approval Requests and Service Approval Requests, submitting supply orders and overseeing that the order is placed, received, and paid for; picking up supplies as needed from various vendor locations and properly recording and storing all items;
Assists in the training of Mounted Patrol deputies: provides instructions on basic animal care and on the job specific training, including but not limited to: riding, basic equitation, trail riding safety, sensory training, equine psychology and physiology, and horse care and maintenance overall; assists in the training of all service mounts under saddle and on the ground: riding in unknown/new areas, arenas, round pens, trails, or any area used for training.
When authorized, assists with the preparation, facilitation, and breakdown of MPU Events, Zone Patrols, veterinary appointments (both scheduled and emergent), farrier appointments, saddle fitting appointments, clinics, training opportunities, lessons, and 1:1 training; at events, assists with event preparation such as grooming, tacking, feeding, and watering of horses, helping/advising with any behavioral issues with the horses, keeping staged area clean of manure, urine, debris, and trash, picking up manure after horses as needed at events when on the ground.
Assists in the procurement of unit supplies and oversees an inventory system for the barn and horse trailers for all horse care items, medications, equipment, tack, cleaning items, and all Mounted Patrol Unit supplies. Oversees that the barn and trailers are properly equipped at all times by topping off all liquids in spray bottles (fly spray, detangler), ensuring the proper amount of equipment are on the trailers (brooms, dustpans, muck buckets, shovels, grooming tools, grooming buckets, hay nets, veterinary equipment/medical supplies, and any other equipment deemed necessary: provide proper follow up treatment for sick or injured horses under the direction of the Stable Master: assist in maintaining the medication locker; assists in strictly maintaining documentation for accountability of all drugs and medications.
Assists in maintaining records of all service mounts housed at the MPU barn for review by the State Department of Agriculture, ensures horse is documented with correct breed, sex, age, and color.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED required, supplemented by some vocational or technical training in equine care; supplemented by two years of experience in equine care.
Licenses and Certifications
Must possess and maintain a valid Drivers License.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert moderate-high amounts of physical effort, typically involving some combination of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and prolonged standing, walking, jogging, horseback riding, and which may involve high amounts of lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects, horses, and of heavy weight (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, animal/wildlife attacks, animal/human bites, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude/irate customers.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.
Visit Cobb Countys Employee Benefits page to learn more.
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I understand that all answers to these supplemental questions must be verifiable in the Educational History and Work History sections of the application. Failure to provide sufficient information in these sections may result in my disqualification from the hiring process.
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I have read the Minimum Qualifications required for this position and understand I must demonstrate those qualifications on the application in order to be considered for this position. Furthermore, a failure to adequately demonstrate all qualifications may result in my removal from consideration. Lastly, I understand indicating "see resume" on the application, may not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
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Are you legally eligible to work in the United States on an unlimited and unrestricted basis?
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Do you now or in the future need an employer to sponsor you for employment authorization of visa status?
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Educational Background (copies of any education documents listed on your application will be required upon hire): Mark the highest level of education you have completed.
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If you have a college degree, what was your major area of study? Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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How many years of experience do you have in equine care?
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Please describe in detail your experience in equine care and verify this information is included in the work section of your application. Enter N/A if this does not apply.
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In the last six months, have you used MARIJUANA or HASHISH in any form; including but not limited to products containing THC such as GUMMIES, EDIBLES, VAPES etc.?
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If yes, when was the MONTH and YEAR of your last use? Enter N/A if not applicable.
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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The elements for the selection process for all non-sworn applicants could include one or more of the following elements: written examination, skills testing, oral interview, medical examination and drug screening. A background investigation will also be conducted. This investigation may include a current check on the applicants credit, criminal and driver history. All information provided in the application will be verified. Personal or verbal contact will be made with all reference supplied by the applicant and/or other sources. The applicant will be required to provide written explanations for any issues in questions brought forth during the background investigation.
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The duration of the selection process will vary by applicant due to availability for appointments and other factors. The average time period for completion of all elements of the background process is approximately three months. Reapplication by any applicant previously removed from the process will be taken on a case by case basis specific to each applicants situation and past reason for removal. I hereby acknowledge that if I elect to continue in the application process, all elements will be subject to Cobb County Sheriffs Offices Hiring Standards.
Required Question
Employer Cobb County Government
Address 100 Cherokee Street
Suite #200
Marietta, Georgia, 30090
Website http://www.cobbcounty.gov