ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Salary: $21.86 - $22.73 Hourly
Location : 1053 20th Place, Vero Beach, FL
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 00929
Department: POLICE
Opening Date: 05/04/2026


PRIMARY FUNCTIONS


Under general supervision, enforces City animal control ordinances, traps stray or nuisance animals and wildlife, issues warnings and citations; and performs related duties as assigned.



PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES


The following duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

• Patrols community to identify stray and/or nuisance animals, captures and transports animals to Humane Society.
• Euthanizes sick or seriously injured animals.
• Issues warnings and citations for code violations.
• Meets with citizen groups to provide educational programs.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations, rules and ordinances related to animal control operations.
• Knowledge of animal behavior and control techniques, including euthanasia.
• Knowledge of effective customer service/public relations practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety practices applicable to animal control operations.
• Ability to safely operate assigned vehicle, tools and equipment needed to perform work.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and the general public.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

OTHER JOB CHARACTERISTICS:

• Exposure to potential physical harm, infectious disease, wild and domestic animals, and hazardous chemicals.
• On-call twenty-four (24) hours for emergencies.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:
City vehicle, radio, animal control tools (wand, darts, etc.).

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Graduation from High School or equivalent and one (1) year of experience working with animals and public contact; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.


LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:
Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License, Class D.
The City of Vero Beach provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; employee long term disability coverage; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement and dependent care; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a voluntary 401a Retirement Plan with generous employer contribution, and voluntary 457(b) tax-deferred compensation and ROTH IRA plans to supplement your retirement. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes health fairs and much more!
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Qualified applicants will be required to sit before an Oral Board, successfully pass a polygraph exam, & pass a physical including a drug screen. Failure to answer questions completely honest is an immediate disqualification. By selecting YES, you are stating you will honestly answer all questions throughout this application.

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This position requires a 10-panel drug screen as part of our commitment to a 100% drug-free workplace. Do you acknowledge this requirement and agree to comply if offered the position?

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Are you a graduate of a certified law enforcement academy? If YES, please list details. If NO, please type NO.
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BIOGRAPHIC INFORMATION: Do you have and SCARS, MARKS, TATTOOS? If so, please list type and location. If none, please mark NA. Please note: an applicant for employment or current member may be disqualified from employment if the aforesaid tattoos and other body ornamentation are (or would be) visible while wearing the Police Department issued uniform or other clothing required for particular assignment.
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STATISTICAL AND BACKGROUND CHECK PURPOSES ONLY: What is your Date and Place of Birth?
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STATISTICAL AND BACKGROUND CHECK PURPOSES ONLY: What is your marital status (check one)?

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GENERAL: Are you at least 19 years of age?

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GENERAL: Are you a citizen of the United States?

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GENERAL: Are you a high school graduate or its equivalent?

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GENERAL: Have you ever been convicted or a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement, or have you received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States or a foreign country?

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GENERAL: Have you completed a course of basic recruit training as established by Florida Police Standards? (Police Applicants Only - If you are applying for a Call Taker position please select NO)

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GENERAL: Do you consume alcoholic beverages?

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GENERAL: Do you use tobacco products?

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If you answered "YES" to questions 12, 13, 14, and/or 15, please list details below. Otherwise, please leave blank.
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GENERAL: Have you applied to any other law enforcement agencies? If yes, please list the agency name. Otherwise, please type NO.
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GENERAL: The following information is being requested in order to aid us in detecting illegal drug use. Drug tests are conducted on all applicants for positions in the City of Vero Beach Police Department. Have you ever used, sold, transported, delivered, grown, manufactured, or possessed any of the following substances, other than as allowed by law? If YES, please check the box next to the substance.

• Hallucinogenic Drugs
• Amphetamines
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• Ketamine or any other known "Club Drug"
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• Any other illegal drug or narcotic including "Designer Drugs" (i.e., Bath Salts, Spice, etc.)
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GENERAL: If you answered YES, to having ever used, sold, transported, delivered, grown, manufactured, or possessed a substance, other than as allowed by law, from the previous question, please list details below. If NONE, enter NA
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If you answered "YES" to questions 20, 21, and/or 22 please list details below. Otherwise, please leave blank.
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GENERAL: Why do you want to work for the Vero Beach Police Department?
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GENERAL: Who referred you to the Vero Beach Police Department?
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GENERAL: Why did you choose this occupation?
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GENERAL: Can you operate any special equipment?

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GENERAL: How many years of school have you completed at this time?
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GENERAL: List any specific educational goals:
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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Have you ever been arrested, questioned, or detained by ANY member of a law enforcement agency?

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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Have you ever been advised of your MIRANDA RIGHTS?

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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Have you ever been the subject of a police investigation?

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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Have you ever had a polygraph / c.v.s.a. examination?

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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Has any member of your family ever been arrested or convicted of a criminal offense?

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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Have you or any member of your family ever been the victim of a crime?

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CRIMINAL HISTORY: Do you know of anyone who is an enemy of who might try to harm you in any way?

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DRIVING HISTORY: Have you ever had automobile insurance withdrawn or revoked, or have you ever been refused automobile insurance?

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DRIVING HISTORY: Have you ever been charged with any offense relative to the operation of a motor vehicle?

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DRIVING HISTORY: Have you refused to submit to a breath, blood or urine test to determine the influence of alcoholic beverages, chemical substances, or controlled substances?

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DRIVING HISTORY: List below all traffic citations and parking tickets that you have ever received. Include: Date, Location Occurred, Violation Type, Penalty/Disposition. If none, type NA
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DRIVING HISTORY: List all TRAFFIC CRASHES you have been in below. Include: Date, Location Occurred, Injury/Death, Whose Fault. If none, type NA
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MILITARY HISTORY: Have you ever served in a military or naval organization of the U.S. including R.O.T.C?

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MILITARY HISTORY: Are you now or have you ever been a member of the National Guard of any State?

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MILITARY HISTORY: Were you ever tried, punished, reprimanded, or reduced in rank for any infraction, rule or regulation while in the Armed Forces?

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MILITARY HISTORY: Are you on active duty at this time?

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MILITARY HISTORY: Have you received information from the Selective Service System indicating that you may be inducted into the Armed Forces in the near future?

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MILITARY HISTORY: Have you ever asked for or received a deferment from military service? If so, why? If this does not apply to you, type NA.
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MILITARY HISTORY: Were you ever employed by the Government of a foreign nation?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Do you object to your present employer being contacted?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Were you ever discharged, terminated, fired, or forced to resign?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Have you ever had your pay garnished by your employer?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Have you ever been sued by an employer?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Has an employer ever taken disciplinary action against you?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Do you object to wearing a uniform?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Do you object to working nights, weekends, or holidays?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Do you object to working shift work?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Have you ever had experience working shift work?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Have you ever received unemployment insurance, or other Federal, State, or local benefits or assistance, not including Worker's Compensation?

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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY: Can you perform essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation? If you answer "NO", please provide details below.
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CREDIT HISTORY: Have you ever been refused credit?

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CREDIT HISTORY: Do you anticipate any income other than the City of Vero Beach?

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CREDIT HISTORY: Do you own a home?

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CREDIT HISTORY: Do you own an automobile?

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CREDIT HISTORY: Have you ever filed for bankruptcy?

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CREDIT HISTORY: Do you pay child support? If yes, how much? Please provide the Court & Case Number & Date of last payment below.
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CREDIT HISTORY: How much money do you owe at this time. Please list below.
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CREDIT HISTORY: Do you have a checking account?

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LOYALTY: Have you ever, by word of mouth or in writing, advocated, advised or taught the doctrine that the government of the United States of America, or any other states or political subdivision thereof, should be overthrown by force, violence, or other unlawful means in any way?

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LOYALTY: Do you hold any belief which would prevent you from vowing allegiance to the flag and Constitution of the United States of America or from taking a life in carrying out your duties when such action is lawful and necessary?

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LOYALTY: Have you ever participated in any parade, picket line, delegation, or demonstration sponsored by any subversive organization?

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LOYALTY: Have you ever been a member or attended any school, camp, class, or forum sponsored by any subversive organization?

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LOYALTY: Have you ever signed or solicited others to sign any petition sponsored or issued by any subversive organization, or any petition which, as its sole purpose, endorses the aiding and abetting of any person, cause, or program connected with any subversive organization?

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LOYALTY: Do you have any belief or loyalty, which would place you in conflict with the law, or the position for which you are applying?

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DOCUMENTATION CHECK LIST: The below documents (if applicable) must be submitted along with your application. Please place a check mark next to each document that you have submitted. If you have not done so, please go back now and submit all requested documentation. Once you are done, come back and finish answering this question.

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of Naturalization
• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• College Diploma
• Other School and/or training certificates
• College Transcripts
• Current Valid Driver's License
• Proof of registration for Selective Service
• Military Discharge or Separation papers (DD-214 long form)
• Marriage Certificate
• Divorce Papers
• Name Change - Official Documentation
• Current Valid Vehicle Insurance Card
• Copy of Social Security Card
• Recent Photo, Passport type in size

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