Job Description

Animal Control Officer

Department: Public Works/Animal Control

Reports To: Animal Control Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: City of Southaven

Summary

Captures and impounds unlicensed, stray, and uncontrolled animals by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Snares animal with net, rope, or device. May dart animals when necessary and appropriate.
Cages or secures animal in truck.
Drives truck to shelter.
Removes animal from truck to shelter cage or other enclosure.
Supplies food, water, and personal care to detained animals.
Cleans and helps maintain the Shelter facility.
Reports complaints of animal bite cases and works with Police Department to investigate.
Assists in the euthanization and postmortem handling of rabid animals as directed and with the supervision of a Veterinarian and in accordance with State law.
Assists in the euthanization (if necessary) of unclaimed or injured animals by a Veterinarian but only at the direction of the Director or
Examines captured animals for injuries and delivers injured animals to Veterinarian for medical treatment.
Helps maintain files regarding animals impounded and disposition of each.

Regular attendance is an essential function of this job.

Supervisory Responsibilities

NONE

Special Requirements

A satisfactory check of references.
A medical examination may be required and may be considered before any appointment can be finalized; and may require a laboratory test for alcohol and substance abuse.
Federal law requires that the selected candidate provide proof of identity and employment eligibility. (E-VERIFY)
All City of Southaven employees must receive their payroll check through direct deposit as a condition of employment.

Job Details

Category: Current Jobs | Status: Open | Salary: $16.48 per hour | Posted: October 5, 2026 12:15 PM | Closing: Open Until Filled

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