Animal Control Workers

Also Called: Animal Control Officer, Animal Enforcement Officer, Animal Park Code Enforcement Officer, Community Service Officer

High School Diploma/GED

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$30,820

Entry Salary

Bright

Job outlook

What Animal Control Workers do

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

  • Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
  • Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
  • Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
Industry Areas:

Homeland Security

Training Program Areas:

OCT-Only Homeland Security • Security & Protective Services

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Work Context

  • Deal With External Customers
  • Telephone
  • In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  • Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  • Contact With Others

Tools

  • Animal control traps
  • Dog catching pole
  • Two way radios
  • Muzzles
  • Leashes or leads

Technology

Data base user interface and query software
Animal Shelter Manager
Microsoft Access
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Map creation software
ESRI ArcGIS
Geographic information system GIS software

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Service Orientation

Knowledge

Business
customer service
administrative services
Safety and Government
law and government
public safety and security
Arts and Humanities
English language
Math and Science
psychology

Education

  • 60% High school diploma or equivalent
  • 30% Post-secondary certificate
  • 10% Associate's degree

Experience

Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Animal Control Workers Currently Selected

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

Job Training Match

Police Identification & Records Officers

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

 Job Training Match

Transit & Railroad Police

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Animal Scientists

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Allen County Community College

    Iola, KS

  • Alpena Community College

    Alpena, MI

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Realistic (Doer)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Dependability
  • Integrity
  • Self Control
  • Stress Tolerance
  • Independence
  • Cooperation

Values

  • Relationships
  • Independence
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Animal Control Workers across the country typically make.

$14.82 / hour
$30,820 /year

Entry Level

$20.75 / hour
$43,170 /year

Median Level

$32.66 / hour
$67,930 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Bright

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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