How much does an Animal Control Officer make in the United States? The average Animal Control Officer salary in the United States is $44,828 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $43,184 and $49,944. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Animal Control Officer Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Animal Control Officer Salary $41,688 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Animal Control Officer Salary $43,184 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Animal Control Officer Salary $44,828 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Animal Control Officer Salary $49,944 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Animal Control Officer Salary $54,601 US March 26, 2024
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What is an Animal Control Officer ?

An animal control service or animal control agency is an entity charged with responding to requests for help with animals ranging from wild animals, dangerous animals, or animals in distress. An individual who works for such an entity was once known as a dog catcher, but is generally now called an animal control officer, and may be an employee or a contractor – commonly employed by a municipality, county, shire, or other subnational government area....

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AppleOne Employment Services - Kinston , NC
The Quality Officer will be responsible for ensuring that our operations consistently meet the highest standards of quality, safety, and compliance. Key Responsibilities: Develop, implement, and maintain quality management systems to ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and customer requirements. Conduct regular audits and inspections of equipment, facilities, and processes to identify areas for improvement and ensure adherence to quality and safety protocols. Analyze data and performance metrics to identify trends, root causes of quality issues, and opportunities for process optimization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement corrective and preventive actions to address quality issues and drive continuous improvement. Provide training and guidance to employees on quality standards, procedures, and best practices. Serve as a liaison between internal departments and external stakeholders to address quality-related concerns and ensure alignme
- 1 day ago
City of Meridian, MS - Meridian , MS
For description, visit PDF: https://meridianms.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Animal-Control-Officer-3055.pdf
- 1 day ago
Animal Welfare League of Arlington Virginia, Inc - Arlington , VA
Benefits: We offer premium medical benefits, dental and vision insurance; separate vacation and sick time accruals, 12 annual paid holidays plus 3 annual floating holidays; and flexible working hours for qualified positions. After 2 years of employment, employees qualify for a retirement contribution of 7%. This position also qualifies for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program and the League pays a salary bonus for language ability in: Arabic, Mandarin, Sign Language, Spanish or Vietnamese. Plus, free pet adoptions, pet vaccines and more! Summary: The Deputy Animal Control Officer enforces animal control ordinances and related laws, rules and regulations within Arlington County. This is a front facing position, which requires exceptional customer service skills and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in the community. In addition, the Animal Control Officer conducts investigations and inspections, issues citations and warnings, and reports daily activities while also infor
- 2 days ago
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation – SMBC Group - New York , NY
SMBC Group is a top-tier global financial group. Headquartered in Tokyo and with a 400-year history, SMBC Group offers a diverse range of financial services, including banking, leasing, securities, credit cards, and consumer finance. The Group has more than 130 offices and 80,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries. Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group, Inc. (SMFG) is the holding company of SMBC Group, which is one of the three largest banking groups in Japan. SMFG’s shares trade on the Tokyo, Nagoya, and New York (NYSE: SMFG) stock exchanges. In the Americas, SMBC Group has a presence in the US, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Peru. Backed by the capital strength of SMBC Group and the value of its relationships in Asia, the Group offers a range of commercial and investment banking services to its corporate, institutional, and municipal clients. It connects a diverse client base to local markets and the organization’s extensive global network. The Group’s operating compa
- 2 days ago
Themesoft Inc. - Chicago , IL
KYC- Quality Control Officer Chicago-IL-Onsite 12 months Job Description: The Client Onboarding Quality Control Officer will be part of the Wealth Management Client Operations organization, reviewing requirements of client onboarding, to include the fulfilment of Know Your Client (KYC). The Client Onboarding Quality Control Officer will review/validate the client documents gathered and entered by the onboarding officer in order to establish accounts. The Client Onboarding Quality Control Officer is expected to stay current with all regulatory changes and requirements around client due diligence requirements, suitability and documentation. Key Qualities: • Strong sense of ownership and responsibility • Drives results through leadership, people, communication and influence • Comfortable with change, ambiguity, debate, conflict and informed risk taking • Multi-tasker who can manage multiple streams of work concurrently • Willingness to make decisions, while ensuring buy in from stakeholde
- 2 days ago
Public School of North Carolina - Winston Salem , NC
FUNCTIONAL PURPOSE The purpose of this position is to safely escort students and pedestrians while controlling motorists to adhere to local traffic laws and regulations while ensuring the safety of all. This position is part-time working approximately 10 hours each week (1 hour in the morning and 1 hours in the afternoon) outside with exposure to temperature extremes, dust, and noise. Specific schedule is determined by the location of assignment. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: * Monitor traffic flow to recognize traffic openings which permit him/her to safely step into and out of traffic. * Direct students across streets after assessing traffic flow to identify beaks to allow for visibility and safe crossing. * Guide motorists through traffic patterns designed to keep students safe and inform drivers of detours if required. * Communicate crossing rules and regulations to students and ensure their understanding for optimal safety. * Report the unsafe behavior of students to school officia
- 3 days ago

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  1. This Job:

    Animal Control Officer

    0 - 1 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. Up a level:

    Animal Technician, Sr.

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

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