FLOYD CO ADMINISTRATOR
Floyd, VA
Full-Time Animal Control Officer
Position Summary
Floyd County is seeking a dedicated and professional Animal Control Officer to enforce state and local animal control laws, protect public health and safety, investigate animal-related complaints, and promote responsible pet ownership. The Animal Control Officer performs field work involving the capture, handling, transport, and care of domestic animals and responds to emergency situations involving animals.
The successful candidate must be able to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and interact effectively with the public under challenging circumstances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Enforce applicable Virginia animal control laws and County ordinances.
Investigate complaints involving animal cruelty, neglect, nuisance animals,
dangerous dogs, and animals running at large.
Capture and transport stray, injured, sick, or dangerous animals.
Prepare incident reports, case files,...