Animal Control Officer

Department: Public Works/Animal Control

Reports To: Animal Control Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Summary

Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

- Snares animal with net, rope, or device. May dart animals when necessary and appropriate.
- Cages or secures animal in truck.
- Drives truck to shelter.
- Removes animal from truck to shelter cage or other enclosure.
- Supplies food, water, and personal care to detained animals.
- Cleans and helps maintain the Shelter facility.
- Reports complaints of animal bite cases and works with Police Department to investigate.
- Assists in the euthanization and postmortem handling of rabid animals as directed and with the supervision of a Veterinarian and in accordance with State law.
- Assists in the euthanization (if necessary) of unclaimed or injured animals by a Veterinarian but only at the direction of the Director or




- Examines captured animals for injuries and delivers injured animals to Veterinarian for medical treatment.
- Helps maintain files regarding animals impounded and disposition of each.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE

Special Requirements

- A satisfactory check of references.
- A medical examination may be required and may be considered before any appointment can be finalized; and may require a laboratory test for alcohol and substance abuse.
- Federal law requires that the selected candidate provide proof of identity and employment eligibility. (E-VERIFY)
- All City of Southaven employees must receive their payroll check through direct deposit as a condition of employment.

Job Details

- Category: Current Jobs
- Status: Open
- Salary: $16.48 per hour
- Posted: October 5, 2026 12:15 PM
- Closing: Open Until Filled

#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Animal Control Officer (México)
🏢 Southaven Parks Dept
📍 México