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Animal Control Officer

LIBERTY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Liberty County, Georgia
Full time
May 29, 2025

Job Summary

The Liberty County Board of Commissioners is seeking qualified applicants for the full-time position of Animal Control Officer with Liberty County Animal Services. This position is responsible for enforcing various City/County ordinances and State laws pertaining to animal care and treatment, retrieves animals that are sick, injured, vicious, or non-restrained, and performs other duties attributable to the overall functionality of the division.

Major Job Duties

  • Responds to calls from citizens.
  • Investigates reports of animal cruelty.
  • Prepares and files incident reports.
  • Interprets laws and ordinances and serves citations.
  • Impounds stray animals.
  • Provides aid to sick or injured animals.
  • Responds to animal bite reports.
  • Answers phone lines and processes complaints.
  • Records animal intakes.
  • Prepares court cases; attends and testifies in court.
  • Assists Kennel Technicians with animal care/cleaning duties as needed.
  • Performs on-call duty after hours as assigned.
  • Performs other related duties.


Required Knowledge

  • Local ordinances; state and federal laws pertaining to animal care and control.
  • Animal shelter medical practices.
  • Pet breed identification; traits; and behavior.
  • Computers and job-related software programs
  • Evidence collection and documentation procedures.


Required Knowledge & Skills

  • Relevant animal care and treatment, as well as county and state laws and ordinances.
  • Animal rescue procedures.
  • Euthanasia and carcass disposal.
  • Computers and job-related software programs.
  • Interpersonal relations and dealing with the public.
  • Oral and written communication.
  • Animal handling.
  • Maintaining records and reports.
  • Interpreting and applying applicable regulations.
  • Conducting investigations.
  • Operating tranquilizer rifles and animal catch equipment.


Minimum Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • More than 2 years of related experience
  • Possession of a valid Georgia driver's license with an acceptable driving history
  • Possession of or ability to obtain Animal Control Officer 1 (ACO 1) certification within one year.


Physical Demands/Work Environment

  • Typically performed while sitting at a desk or table while intermittently sitting; standing; walking; bending; or stooping.
  • Frequently lifts light and heavy objects; uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity; and interacts with animals.
  • Typically performed in an office; stockroom; animal shelters; and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to noise; dirt; dust; grease; contagious or infectious diseases; aggressive animals; and occasional cold or inclement weather.
  • Work requires use of protective devices such as masks; googles; and gloves.


Salary & Benefits

This is a full-time position with a minimum annual compensation of $38,209.60 (Grade 11). Normal work hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Will also work a rotating on-call shift for after-hours calls. Liberty County Animal Services is located on Lee Place Rd. in Hinesville (off of Airport Rd.).


Liberty County government offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package to full-time permanent employees which includes:
  • 401(a) retirement plan with employer match
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Low-cost health dental and vision insurance
  • Free term life insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Health & wellness program


Application Special Instructions

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application process should notify the Human Resources Office via telephone at (912) 391-1247 or by email to [email protected].
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