Animal Control Officer ; Agencies

Animal Control Officer I

This is entry level routine work enforcing animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Jurisdiction - Starting Salary

Mobile County - $39,471

City of Mobile - $36,716

City of Prichard - $20,856

City of Chickasaw - $24,132

City of Saraland - $37,570

City of Satsuma - $34,886

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with the public, preferably working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement:
Must possess a valid driver's license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment.

For details, please see the Class Specifications | ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I | Class Spec Details.

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind. Please note that this job posting will close once 275 applications have been received.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at .

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers