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Animal Control Officer I

Internal Number: 6111-39

This position performs work in the enforcement of local and state laws and ordinances regulating the keeping, control, and protection of animals within the county; investigates and answers citizens’ requests relating to animals; issues appropriate warning notices and citations; captures animals using specialized animal capture equipment and techniques; participates in the rabies program and will assist with scheduled clinics; operates and maintains county animal shelter; completes documentation, records, files, and reports; and performs related tasks as required. The work schedule requires rotation of on-call weekend duty to cover emergencies and to maintain the animal shelter.

Graduation from high school and one year of experience as an animal control officer, security officer, or related law enforcement role; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All health department employees (with the exception of individuals with an accommodation or medical exemption) are required to get an annual flu shot vaccine as part of condition of employment.

About Halifax County Health Department
We are a local Health Department located in a rural county.Our services include Family Planning services, Child Health services, Communicable Disease Control, Immunizations, Maternal Health Screenings, Nutritional Services,Health Education, Animal Control and Environmental Health services.
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Date Posted
04/17/2026
Job Reference
22208469
Organization
Halifax County Health Department
Location
Halifax, NC
Category
Public Health
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