Animal Services Officer

Salary: $41,363.00 - $53,772.00 Annually
Location : Beaufort County Animal Services, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500069
Department: ANIMAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 10/13/2026
Closing Date: 10/27/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Pay Grade: 62
Position Number: 438006


General Work Description


Performs a variety of duties and physical work in the field responding to requests for assistance in the enforcement of ordinances and statutes relating to animal control. Rotates weekend and evening on-call duty and every third weekend cleaning duty at the Animal Services Facility. Investigate animal cruelty, bite cases, and testify in court. Responsible for capturing, confining, and euthanizing dangerous, stray, or diseased animals to ensure the safety of citizens of Beaufort County and the safety of animals. Maintains and cleans animal shelter. Orders and picks up supplies. Impounds and feeds animals, ensures quality of care, administers medications/vaccines, obtains veterinarian care, euthanizes animals. As needed, assists the public in services offered by the Animal Services Office. Greets and directs public, answers phone, handles complaints and concerns, resolves problems, dispatches animal service officers. Assists public officials, media, and law enforcement. Shows adoptable pets and implements adoption process. Computes charges and refunds for adoptions, reclaims, etc., collects fees and maintains records. Performs administrative duties. Operates computers, prepares detailed records of investigations and complaints. Enter animal information in database. Prepare documents such as advertisements, spreadsheets, receipts, etc. Assists in the daily operation and activities of the County's animal shelter.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


Must possess the ability to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form and to follow instructions. Knowledge of office procedures. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize work. Ability to operate office equipment and machinery to include. phone, copier, fax, scanner calculator, etc. Ability to operate a computer. Ability to learn and understand principles and techniques and make independent judgments. Knowledge of laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations pertaining to the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. Must possess a high level of fitness and ability to perform medium to heavy work. Ability to pass euthanasia class.

Qualifications


Graduation from high school and some experience involving contact with the public and in handling and caring for animals; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other Information
Resumes are not accepted in lieu of county applications. An updated application is required if applicant has applied previously for Beaufort County positions. Applicant must provide complete work history, documentation of all certifications, places and dates of employment and hours worked.
BEAUFORT COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK, AND/OR NCSBI FINGERPRINT-BASED CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD CHECK, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, AND PRE-EMPLOYMENT DRUG SCREEN REQUIRED.

VALID NORTH CAROLINA LICENSE REQUIRED
Health Insurance - North Carolina State Health Plan: Administered by: Aetna
Benefit

Standard PPO (70/30)

Plus PPO (80/20)

Annual Deductible (In-Network)

$3,000 Individual / $9,000 Family

$1,500 Individual / $4,500 Family

Annual Deductible (Out-of-Network)

$6,000 Individual / $18,000 Family

$3,000 Individual / $9,000 Family

Coinsurance (In-Network)

30% after deductible

20% after deductible

Coinsurance (Out-of-Network)

50% after deductible

40% after deductible

Out-of-Pocket Maximum (In-Network)

$6,100 Individual /


$16,300 Family

$5,000 Individual /


$15,000 Family

Out-of-Pocket Maximum (Out-of-Network)

$13,100 Individual /


$32,600 Family

$10,000 Individual /

$30,000 Family

Preventive Services

Covered 100%

Covered 100%

Primary Care Provider Visit (In-Network)

$15 (preferred PCP) /


$50 (non-preferred)

$10 (preferred PCP) /

$30 (non-preferred)

Specialist Visit (In-Network)

$50 (preferred) /

$94 (non-preferred)

$40 (preferred) /

$80 (non-preferred)

Behavioral Health Visit (In-Network)

$15

$10

Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapy (In-Network)

$62

$42

Urgent Care (In-Network)

$100

$70

Emergency Room (In-Network)

$600, then 30% after deductible (copay waived if admitted)

$500, then 20% after deductible (copay waived if admitted)

Inpatient Hospital Services (In-Network)

$600, then 30% after deductible

$500, then 20% after deductible

Outpatient Surgery (In-Network)

$350, then 30% after deductible

$300, then 20% after deductible

Outpatient Surgery (Ambulatory Center)

Deductible / Coinsurance

Deductible / Coinsurance
State Health Plan Premiums (County pays $8,905 annually for each employee)
Standard PPO Plan
Plus PPO Plan
Salary Band

$50,000 +UNDER

$50,001 - $65,000

$65,001 - $90,000

$90,001 +OVER

$50,000 +UNDER

$50,001 - $65,000

$65,001 - $90,000

$90,001 +OVER

Subscriber Only

$35

$50

$65

$80

$66

$94

$122

$160


Subscriber + Child(ren)

$185

$200

$215

$230

$276

$304

$332

$370


Subscriber + Spouse

$575

$590

$605

$620

$746

$774

$802

$840


Subscriber + Family

$575

$590

$605

$620

$746

$774

$802

$840
Delta Dental

• Employee Only Coverage (paid by county)

Life Insurance/Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• $10,000 coverage on employee (paid by County)

Retirement - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System

• 6% deducted from the employee's pay
• County contributes an actuarially determined amount

Death Benefit - NC Local Government Employees' Retirement System

• Eligible after one year - Benefit equals annual salary from $25,000 (minimum) up to $50,000 (maximum).

Longevity - 5-year interval % increase to base salary
Work Hours

• 8:00-5:00 Monday through Friday (depending on position)
• 40-hour work week
• Depending on position, it may require some overtime and on-call hours.

Leave

• Sick - 8.000 hours per month - 12 days per year
• Personal - Less than 5 years: 9.333 hours per month - 14 days per year

5 but less than 10 years: 11.333 hours per month - 17 days per year

10 but less than 15 years: 13.333 hours per month - 20 days per year

15 but less than 20 years: 15.333 hours per month - 23 days per year

20 years or more: 17.333 hours per month - 26 days per year


*Employees working 2184 hours per year, 24-hour shifts, and 12-hour shifts have a rate of accumulation that differs from the above.
Holidays - In accordance with the state schedule

• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday
• Good Friday
• Memorial Day
• July 4th
• Labor Day
• Veterans Day
• Thanksgiving-2 days
• Christmas 3 days

Other Benefit Options - Employee Paid

• 401K match on a one-to-one basis up to 5%. *Sworn Law Enforcement Officers get 5%
• Civic Federal Credit Union
• Voluntary Life & AD & D Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Account - Health and Dependent Care Expenses
• Vision Plan
• Cancer
• Critical Care-Specified Disease
• Pre-Paid Legal & Identify Theft
• Accident
• Whole Life

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Please describe your experience handling and caring for animals.
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