- Company: City Of Jonesboro
- Location: Jonesboro
- Salary: $36,961–$40,164/yr
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The City of Jonesboro is hiring an Animal Services Officer for our Animal Services Division in Jonesboro. This is a full-time position where you'll enforce animal protection laws, respond to safety threats involving animals, and care for companion animals in our community.
About the Role
As an Animal Services Officer, you'll serve on the front lines of public safety and animal protection. Reporting to the Director of Animal Services, you'll balance law enforcement authority with compassionate animal care, working to keep Jonesboro residents and animals safe.
What You'll Do
- Enforce the City's animal ordinances and state animal laws across Jonesboro and Craighead County
- Conduct thorough investigations into animal cruelty, neglect, and abuse complaints
- Respond to animal bite and attack incidents, assess hazard levels, and take appropriate control measures
- Capture, safely contain, and provide care for stray and abandoned animals pending adoption or placement
- Implement wildlife control and nuisance animal removal using humane practices
- Document cases, maintain detailed field reports, and coordinate with law enforcement as needed
- Provide community education on pet safety, responsible ownership, and animal welfare
What We're Looking For
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Valid Arkansas driver's license and dependable transportation
- Ability to obtain and maintain a clear background check (this is a safety-sensitive position)
- Physical fitness to handle animals, lift heavy items, and work outdoors in all weather
- Clear communication skills and professional demeanor with the public
- Genuine concern for animal welfare and commitment to enforcement
- Self-motivation and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
About the City of Jonesboro
The City of Jonesboro is a vibrant community in northeastern Arkansas. The Animal Services Division protects public health and safety while providing essential care for animals in need. We're committed to building a community where both residents and animals thrive.
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- Role Animal Services Officer (Animal Services)
- Employer City Of Jonesboro
- Location Jonesboro
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $36,961–$40,164/yr
- Posted December 17, 2025
- Apply by 2026-08-01
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (321 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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- Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- Capture and remove stray, uncontrolled, or abused animals from undesirable conditions, using nets, nooses, or tranquilizer darts as necessary.
- Supply animals with food, water, and personal care.
- Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
- Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
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