Animal Control Officer

About the job

Galveston County Health District is seeking a dedicated Animal Control Officer to patrol assigned areas, respond to citizen calls, capture and confine stray or dangerous animals, and enforce ordinances to protect the community and animals. This role is hands-on and essential for public safety and animal welfare.

Why Join Us?

We offer a career with fantastic benefits, including:

• Amazing retirement package to secure your future
• Affordable medical insurance to keep you and your family covered
• Generous paid time off so you can recharge
• FREE life insurance & long-term disability for peace of mind
• FREE parking – because the little things matter too!

What You’ll Do:

• Patrol assigned areas and respond to citizen calls regarding dogs, cats, and non-domestic animals as approved

• Capture and confine diseased, injured, stray, or aggressive animals

• Investigate complaints, cruelty cases, abandoned animals, and barking dog issues

• Document incidents, bite investigations, citations, and maintain logs in Animal Services software

• Operate and maintain animal control vehicles safely

• Perform euthanasia of vicious, diseased, or unclaimed animals following policy and procedures

• Follow up on quarantines, animal bites, and court cases

• Maintain continuing education to retain Basic Animal Control Officer certification

• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• 1+ year experience in government animal control, animal shelters, or animal-oriented volunteer work preferred

• Experience handling aggressive animals and using animal control equipment (catch poles, leashes, muzzles, traps, injections) required

• Knowledge of safe driving, county geography, ordinances, and statutes related to animal control preferred

• Euthanasia certification preferred (must obtain within 6 months if not already certified)

• Valid Texas driver’s license

• Strong communication, customer service, and computer skills

• Willingness to work evenings and weekends

• Must pass background check, drug/alcohol screening, and DMV/MVR checks

Equivalent education and experience may be considered

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

No phone calls please

ADA / EEO / DFWP

Our Mission: Protecting and Promoting the One Health of Galveston County

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Galveston County Health District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status.