• Animal Control Officer 2

    Metro Nashville Government (Nashville, TN)


    Animal Control Officer 2

     

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    Animal Control Officer 2

     

    Salary

     

    $57,158.00 Annually

     

    Location

     

    Nashville, TN

     

    Job Type

     

    Full Time Health Civil Service

     

    Job Number

    HEA06689

    Department

     

    Health

     

    Division

     

    Animal Control

     

    Opening Date

     

    08/13/2025

     

    Closing Date

     

    10/13/2025 11:59 PM Central

     

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    Position Description

    Patrols assigned area within Nashville-Davidson County in assigned vehicle; performs animal control services, including responding to calls for assistance, rescuing animals, apprehending stray animals, and investigating animal-related violations of local or state law.

     

    This position is with the Nashville Davidson County Public Health Department.

     

    Please direct all calls to the Public Health Human Resources Department

     

    (615) 340-5640

    Typical Duties

    + Apprehends, subdues, and impounds stray, unlicensed, vicious, feral, and sick animals; investigates allegations of animal cruelty and other complaints involving animals.

    + Investigates animal bites and coordinates handling and quarantine of animals and related efforts.

    + Enforces animal control laws and ordinances, issues citations, collects evidence, and prepares investigative reports; communicates with other law enforcement agencies (MNPD/DCSO), works with prosecuting attorneys, and testifies in court.

    + Performs routine keyboard/computer operations on standard office equipment; completes intake and care reports; maintains daily log sheets and inventories; and other record keeping as required.

    + May conduct or assist with outreach and liaison programs, addressing groups and organizations on animal control, cold/hot weather pet safety and other issues.

    + May provide training and coordinate special projects as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    + Education and Experience

     

    High school diploma required.

     

    Requires 3-5 years of relevant experience with at least 2 years of experience in animal control, or an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.

     

    + Licensure

     

    Must be a Certified Animal Euthanasia Technician (CAET), or obtain certification within six months of hire. NOTICE: State regulations prohibit anyone with a criminal conviction of any kind from obtaining CAET. Valid class "D" driver's license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.

     

    Must have satisfactorily completed NACA I and II, or NACHO A and B, or the equivalent, or have completed same within 24 months of hire.

     

    + Vaccinations

     

    Must receive pre-exposure rabies vaccinations.

     

    Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

     

    Must demonstrate knowledge of basic animal care standards, including safe animal handling procedures for domestic and wild animals.

     

    Must demonstrate proper use, secure storage, and disposal of lethal chemicals, syringes and related equipment.

     

    Must treat animals humanely and with compassion at all times, including those that are sick, injured, feral, or aggressive.

    Working Environment/Physical Demands:

    Medium to heavy work that involves walking, standing, bending, stooping, lifting, and exerting up to 50 pounds of force on a regular and reoccurring basis, including restraint of animals of varying size, age, and physical condition.

     

    Must use protective clothing or gear.

     

    May risk exposure to toxic and caustic chemicals, and animals/wildlife, including exposure to animal bites, scratches, and diseases such as Rabies, Ringworm, Lyme dise

    Full-time, Civil Service positions -

    10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 Paid Holidays per year

    Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -

    20 vacation days per year

    3 Personal days per year

    1 Sick Day per month

    12 paid holidays per year

     

    Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.

     

    Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information

     

    Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.

     

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    What is your highest level of education?

     

    + Less than High School or GED

    + High School or GED

    + Nursing Diploma

    + Associates Degree

    + Bachelors Degree

    + Advanced Degree

     

    02

     

    I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.

    + Yes

     

    03

     

    How many years of experience in animal control do you have ?

     

    + Less than a year

    + 1-2 years

    + 2-4 years

    + 4-6 years

    + More than 6 years

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    Employer

     

    Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

     

    Address

     

    Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210

     

    Phone

     

    (615) 862-6640

     

    Website

     

    http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx

     

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