Animal Control Officer 2 (Night Shift)

Animal Control Officer 2 (Night Shift) Print ( Apply ufeff Animal Control Officer 2 (Night Shift) Salary $57,158.00 Annually Location Nashville, TN Job Type Full Time Health Civil Service Job Number HEA06689 Division Health Opening Date 04/16/2026 Closing Date 4/30/2026 1:28 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions 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 will work 9:00pm-7:30am 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

Created: 2026-04-20