Animal Services Officer

Position: Animal Services Officer I
Salary: $17.51 Hourly
Location : Cobb County Animal Services Department, GA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 04739
Department: Operations Animal Control
Opening Date: 02/17/2026
Closing Date: 3/3/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Grade Code: 101

Position Information

If you are looking for a career opportunity where YOU can make a difference and be a part of your community's health and well-being, then submit an application for the immediate hiring of the full-time position of Animal Services Officer I. As a vital member of the Department of Public Safety, you are a critical connection with the public and ensuring a safe and healthy community for our pets and furry friends.

The Animal Services Officer makes a difference in our community by performing the following (for a full list of assigned duties, please refer to the essential functions):

• Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas.
• Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed.
• Doing laundry, dishes, stocking supplies, washing windows, cleaning and mopping public areas as needed.
• Assisting in the vaccination, microchipping, examination, performance of medical treatments and euthanasia as needed.
• Providing excellent customer service while assisting with adoptions.
• Patrolling the County and enforcing animal related laws and ordinances.
• Responding to reports concerning various animal issues, such as animal bites, potential animal cruelty and abuse, animals in distress, stray and nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild and dangerous animals, sick and injured animals, animal behavior problems, or animal control laws.
• Handles, lifts, and carries animals. This includes animals that may be frightened, fractious, or injured.
• Receiving and responding to questions concerning responsibility of pet ownership, laws and ordinances, pet adoption, and other department issues.

Animal Services Officers are required to work rotating 12-hour shifts that may include weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed.

You will be required to submit the following with your application:

• Driver's License
• Proof of High School Diploma or GED

Employee Sponsored Benefits
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Paid Vacation Leave
13 days per year / 1 year of service
15 days per year / 5 years of service
20 days per year / 10 years of service
22 days per year / 15 years of service
25 days per year / 20 years of service

Holidays12 paid holidays per year

Paid Sick Leave
Accumulates at 4.0 hours per biweekly

Paid Military LeaveUp to 18 days per year

Parental Leave Policy
Eligible full-time employees will receive six weeks paid time off to care for and bond with their newborn or newly adopted child.

Bereavement Leave PolicyFull-time employees will receive up to 3 days of bereavement leave with pay for up to 24 hours.

Free Wellness Clinic
A free health clinic is available for all Cobb County Employees and their dependents who have insurance with Cobb County. The clinic offers sick and well checks and many prescription medications at no cost to the employee.

Fitness Centers
Multiple fitness centers with both strength and aerobic training equipment available at no-cost to employees.

Education Incentive Pay:

• $1000 Associate Degree
• $2000 Bachelor's Degree
• $3000 Master's Degree

Tuition Assistance
Tuition assistance is available for you while you complete a college degree or certification. Reimbursable amounts are dependent upon available funding and will be proportionately distributed to all pre-approved applicants on a quarterly basis.
This posting may be used to fill additional vacancies.

Essential Functions

Daily, thorough cleaning of all animal areas, including inside/outside runs, cat areas, floors, dishes, and bedding. Spot cleaning of animal and public areas throughout the day. Feeding the animals, including providing special diets as needed. Monitoring the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and flag any health problems or conditions (medical or behavioral) and immediately reporting it to the animal care specialist, supervisor or veterinary technician.

Medicating animals as needed and directed.

Doing laundry, dishes, washing windows, cleaning and mopping public areas as needed. Providing a healthy, safe,…