Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer

Department: Public Works/Animal Control

Reports To: Animal Control Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: City of Southaven

Summary

Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Snares animal with net, rope, or device. May dart animals when necessary and appropriate.
• Cages or secures animal in truck.
• Drives truck to shelter.
• Removes animal from truck to shelter cage or other enclosure.
• Supplies food, water, and personal care to detained animals.
• Cleans and helps maintain the Shelter facility.
• Reports complaints of animal bite cases and works with Police Department to investigate.
• Assists in the euthanization and postmortem handling of rabid animals as directed and with the supervision of a Veterinarian and in accordance with State law.
• Assists in the euthanization (if necessary) of unclaimed or injured animals by a Veterinarian but only at the direction of the Director or
• Examines captured animals for injuries and delivers injured animals to Veterinarian for medical treatment.
• Helps maintain files regarding animals impounded and disposition of each.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE

Special Requirements

• A satisfactory check of references.
• A medical examination may be required and may be considered before any appointment can be finalized; and may require a laboratory test for alcohol and substance abuse.
• Federal law requires that the selected candidate provide proof of identity and employment eligibility. (E-VERIFY)
• All City of Southaven employees must receive their payroll check through direct deposit as a condition of employment.

Job Details

Category: Current Jobs | Status: Open | Salary: $16.48 per hour | Posted: October 5, 2026 12:15 PM | Closing: Open Until Filled