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Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security Industry
Animal Control Workers
Average
$39,000
ANNUAL
$18.75
HOURLY
Entry Level
$29,260
ANNUAL
$14.07
HOURLY
Mid Level
$38,890
ANNUAL
$18.70
HOURLY
Expert Level
$49,240
ANNUAL
$23.67
HOURLY
Animal Control Workers
210
Projected job openings through 2030
Animal Control Workers
Supporting Certifications
Animal Control Workers
01
Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
02
Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
03
Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
04
Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
05
Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
06
Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
07
Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
08
Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
09
Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
10
Remove captured animals from animal-control service vehicles and place animals in shelter cages or other enclosures.
Animal Control Workers
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Public Safety and Security
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Administrative
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Critical Thinking
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Service Orientation
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
ABILITY
Inductive Reasoning
Law, Public Safety, Corrections & Security
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