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Animal Control Officer
- Clark County, NV (Las Vegas, NV)
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
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ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Salary
$30.38 - $44.84 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
29866
Department
Administrative Services
Division
Animal Pro Srvs
Opening Date
07/29/2025
Closing Date
8/12/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
250
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Animal Protection Services Division of the Administrative Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Animal Control Officer. The Animal Protection Services Division provides continuous 24-hour, animal protection services for all unincorporated Clark County. This position provides services for live, sick, injured and dead stray animals, and enforces specified State and County codes to endure the safety and protection of the community.
THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
Equivalent to two (2) years of full-time college level course work in criminal justice, veterinary technology or a field related to the work, AND two (2) years of full-time experience in animal care and/or control work.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Willingness to handle injured, ill and dead animals in potentially hazardous situations. Wear a uniform as specified. Work extended or off-hours shifts or be called back in emergency situations.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination: Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
+ Investigates complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous or diseased animals.
+ Drives a County vehicle to reach various work sites, attend meetings and respond to emergencies.
+ Conducts investigations of complaints regarding animal cruelty and neglect; investigates animal bites, arranging for appropriate identification and quarantine.
+ Explains local laws, codes and ordinances relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and policies of the shelter to the public; sells rabies vaccination, microchip, or sterilization vouchers to animal owners.
+ Issues citations for violations of applicable regulations; patrols assigned areas operating County vehicles.
+ Captures stray and unlicensed animals for impounding; removes dead animals from public and private properties; transports injured animals and provides for their care.
+ Testifies in court regarding citations and disposition of complaints.
+ Maintains records and prepares daily reports related to work performed.
+ Operates humane traps, mobile radios, cellular phones, and related animal control tools and equipment.
+ Identifies basic symptoms of common animal diseases and recommends veterinary medical care of isolation to the animal owner.
+ Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
+ Assists other agencies and County departments in animal control and handling.
+ May collect rabies vaccination certificates from various Veterinarians and Animal Hospitals.
+ May perform dispatching duties on a relief basis.
+ May train others in work procedures.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Strength and mobility to work in a typical field patrol setting, including driving a motor vehicle; stamina to perform sustained physical labor, including standing, walking, climbing and working in confined or awkward spaces; strength to lift and maneuver animals weighing up to 150 pounds with proper equipment; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over a radio or telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
+ Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
+ More Money in Your Pocket
+ 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
+ No Social Security Deduction
+ No State Income Taxes
+ Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
+ Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\_management/employee\_and\_retiree\_health\_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
+ Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
+ 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
+ Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
+ Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
+ Dental
+ Vision
+ Life Insurance – Employer Paid
+ AD&D – Employer Paid
+ Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
+ Generous Leave Accruals that include:
+ 13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
+ Paid Vacation Leave
+ Paid Sick Leave
+ Holiday Leave
+ Other leave options
+ Catastrophic Leave
+ Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
+ Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
+ Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
+ Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
+ Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
+ TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
+ Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
+ Employee Assistance Program
+ Onsite Fitness Center – $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
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The following questions 1-4 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education?
+ Some High School
+ High School Diploma or GED
+ Trade School or Technical Degree
+ Some College (1-29 semester credits)
+ Some College (30-59 semester credits)
+ Some College (60-89 semester credits)
+ Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
+ Associate's Degree
+ Bachelor's Degree
+ Master's Degree or higher
+ None of the above
02
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
03
Indicate your full-time professional experience in animal care and/or control work.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
04
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 3. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
05
List all current and professional certifications relevant to this position (see template below).
Certification:
Name of agency or institution administering or issuing the certification:
Date issued:
Expiration date:
06
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
+ Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
+ Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
+ No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
07
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
+ I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
08
Indicate your full-time professional experience interacting with the public over the telephone and in person in confrontational or strained situations.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
09
Indicate your full-time professional experience interpreting and enforcing city, county, and state laws, regulations, or codes.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
10
Indicate your full-time professional experience preparing reports and court documents such as warrants, citations, and requests for prosecution.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
11
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 8-10. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
12
Indicate your full-time professional experience working with animals.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience assessing animal behaviors and making appropriate decisions in potentially strained situations.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
14
Indicate your full-time professional experience using methods and equipment for the care and control of domestic or wild animals.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
15
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 12-14. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience enforcing animal related codes.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience cooperating with other agencies during multifaceted investigations.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience investigating violations to laws or regulations, preparing documentation for citations, or requests for prosecution.
+ No Experience
+ Less than 2 years
+ 2 to 3 years
+ 3 to 4 years
+ 4 to 5 years
+ More than 5 years
19
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question(s) 16-18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Spanish bilingual ability.
+ I am not bilingual in Spanish
+ I have a good comprehension of Spanish
+ I speak Spanish fluently
+ I read and write Spanish at a proficient level
+ I read, write, and speak Spanish fluently
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Please indicate below the statement that best describes your Filipino bilingual ability.
+ I am not Filipino bilingual
+ I have a good comprehension of Filipino
+ I speak Filipino fluently
+ I read and write Filipino at a proficient level
+ I read, write, and speak Filipino fluently
Required Question
Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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