Animal Control Officer (on-call) - Pottawattamie County, IA

Pottawattamie County Public Health is announcing the hiring of an on-call Animal Control Officer. 

An individual in this position performs manual work enforcing animal control laws, following up on complaints, educating the public on animal regulations, and related work as apparent or assigned. Work is performed under the general direction of the Animal Control Officer. 

Reliable attendance when assigned to on-call status is required of this position.  When on-call, must be able to respond at a moment’s notice anywhere within Pottawattamie County. 

Must have some experience either working with or caring for animals. If this experience doesn't fit in with previous positions, please explain in a cover letter or expand on the experience held as part of the Supplemental Questions during the application process. 

Important on-call scheduling/pay information: 
on-call status pay = $2.00/hr.
hours worked = $18.11/hr.

An individual in this position will be paid a minimum of $500 for a 2 week on-call shift. If a call comes in and no action is required besides a report, two (2) hours at $18.11/hr. will be paid. If dispatched to a scene, a minimum of four (4) hours at $18.11/hr. will be paid.

We are excited to share that the starting pay for this position will increase to $19.61/hr. beginning July 1, 2024! 

This position will remain posted until filled.