Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer

Salary

$40,000.00 Annually

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Merit

Job Number

26-03782

Department

Department of Community Services

Opening Date

04/29/2026

Closing Date

6/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Job Description

The Animal Control Officer I will be provided training to ensure all animals are in good health, properly fed, watered, and issued any required medication. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a disease-free living environment by disinfecting cages. The officers that are assigned to field operations will work with local authorities when responding to citizen complaints of stray, vicious, sick, injured, or diseased animals. This role assists in investigations, including reported bite cases and domestic animal and livestock cruelty and abandonment. The incumbent will also be assisting in conducting rabies quarantine checks, as well as assisting in euthanizing animals, which includes decapitation and the preparation and transportation of specimens in some cases.

Essential Duties

• Assisting in euthanizing animals and other functions assigned to the euthanasia laboratory
• Assisting in the decapitation, preparation, and transportation of specimens to the state lab for testing
• Assisting with investigating cruelty and abandonment of domestic animals and livestock
• Assisting with investigating reported bite cases
• Assisting in conducting rabies quarantine checks and verifying quarantine requirements are met
• Maintaining logs on all diseases, medications, and treatments as required by state and federal regulations
• Working closely with senior officers to gather information used to prosecute violators
• Assisting field officers in unloading, checking in and relocating animals in the shelter
• Assisting with maintaining various records on animals, up to and including processing intakes and adoptions, reviewing, and upkeeping of medical charts and records, and keeping records on animals held for court cases
• Assisting the public with touring the shelter for lost or adoptable animals

Public Speaking Duties

• May assist with adoption and/or outreach events

Other Job Requirements/Information

• This job is a safety sensitive position that will require a pre-employment drug test and subsequent random drug and alcohol testing.
• This job may require on-call rotation and emergency after hours, weekends, and/or holidays.

Grade

The grade for this position is A12(3). Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma, or G.E.D.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above will also be considered.

• Pre-exposure Rabies vaccine or current titer completed within 6 months of employment

• Valid drivers license

Preferred Qualifications in addition to the above minimum qualifications

• Proficient in English communication, capable of clear and professional verbal and written expression
• 1 year of experience in animal control or a related field

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here.

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

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Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County Government

Gwinnett County Government is an award-winning employer that believes in investing in its employees by providing corporate level benefits, a wellness program, professional development opportunities, career advancement, and more

Careers with impact

Gwinnett County sets the standard as a dynamic, vibrant community where all people can enjoy economic opportunities, safe neighborhoods, plentiful greenspace, and recreational facilities. We are committed to hiring those who share our dedication to making life better for our residents and business owners. The culture of superior service that our employees have created reflects that standard and helps staff, residents, and stakeholders remain vibrantly connected.

Exceptional benefits

Working for Gwinnett County comes with exceptional benefits, including health coverage, a robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!), onsite employee wellness center, longevity pay, tuition reimbursement, and more. The value of Gwinnett County benefits can be up to 49 percent of an individual's total compensation.

World-class community

More than a million residents make up Gwinnett's diverse community. The County is located just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Georgia Highway 316 reduces travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes.

Gwinnett County is an award-winning employer!

• Atlanta's Healthiest Employer by Atlanta Business Chronicle
• Green Communities Platinum Certification for Gwinnett County from the Atlanta Regional Commission
• Top 100 Healthiest Workplaces in America by Springbuk and PR NewsWire and more!

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

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Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

Our Benefits program is designed to support every aspect of our employees' lives, from physical and emotional to social and financial.

Along with their salary, employees receive a variety of comprehensive benefits as part of their total compensation.

On average, our employees' benefits are worth 48 percent of their base salary!

In other words, employees would spend nearly half of their pay to purchase these benefits on their own. For employees' medical premium alone, the County contributes an average of 91 percent of the cost!

Health

• Medical plans for active and retired employees
• Dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug plan

Wellness

• Onsite Employee Wellness Center
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Immunizations
• Wellness education and incentive programs
• Annual wellness fair

Family and Career

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Family planning benefits
• Four weeks of paid parental leave

Time

• Annual/Sick Leave
• 12 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 paid floating holiday per calendar year

Money

• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) available
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available
• Retirement and Savings Plans
• 401(a) Defined Contribution
• 457 (b) Deferred Compensation
• Longevity pay
• Tuition reimbursement
• Financial education programs

Protection

• Basic, optional, and dependent life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Critical illness and accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Identity theft protection

To learn more about the Benefits offered at Gwinnett County, click here.

01

How many years of animal control experience do you have?

• none
• less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 or more years

02

Describe your animal control experience. If none, type N/A.

03

Do you have any specialized or technical training in animal welfare or animal shelter/kennel operations?

• Yes
• No

04

Describe any specialized or technical training in animal welfare or animal shelter/kennel operations you have. If none, type N/A.

05

Do you have a current certificate in any of the following areas? Check all that apply.

• Asp Baton Training
• Basic Chemical Training
• Crematory Training
• Euthanasia Training
• Defensive Driving Certification

06

Have you had a pre-exposure to rabies vaccination or a current titer?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Gwinnett County

Address 75 Langley Drive

Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone 770.822.7915

770.822.7923

Website http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com