- Company: City of Lakewood
- Location: Lakewood, Colorado
- Salary: $29.40–$32.67/hr
City of Lakewood — company details are preparing and update automatically in a few seconds (or refresh).
The City of Lakewood is hiring a full-time Animal Control Officer I to help safeguard the well-being of both animals and residents across Lakewood, Colorado. This is a rewarding public service career built around compassion, professionalism, and community trust.
About the Role
As an Animal Control Officer I with the City of Lakewood, you will serve on the front lines of animal welfare and public safety in the Lakewood, Colorado community. This full-time position is part of a structured career path, offering the opportunity to grow within a municipal team that values doing meaningful work the right way. The advertised hiring range for this role is $29.40 - $32.67 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Respond to animal-related calls and concerns from residents throughout Lakewood, Colorado.
- Promote responsible pet ownership and educate the public on local animal regulations.
- Assist in the safe handling, care, and management of domestic and stray animals.
- Deliver attentive, respectful customer service to every member of the community.
- Document field activity and maintain accurate records in line with City procedures.
Qualifications
- A genuine passion for animal welfare and a commitment to community engagement.
- Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact respectfully with the public.
- A demonstrated mindset of dedication, innovation, and performance excellence.
- The ability to collaborate effectively while treating every person with respect and importance.
- Eligibility for full-time employment based in Lakewood, Colorado.
About City of Lakewood
The City of Lakewood is guided by a clear set of values: performance excellence, leadership, respect, and collaboration. We are committed to ensuring that every individual — whether resident or employee — is treated with respect, relevance, and importance. The candidates who thrive here bring innovation, dedication, passion, and a customer-first spirit to everything they do.
How to Apply
To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
You’ll finish your application on the employer’s website. We don’t ask for a resume on this page.
Local insights for this role are preparing — this section updates automatically in a few seconds (or refresh).
Listing facts
- Role Animal Control Officer I
- Employer City of Lakewood
- Location Lakewood, Colorado
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $29.40–$32.67/hr
- Posted June 3, 2026
- Apply by July 21, 2026
- Country United States
- Overview Full job description on this page (320 words)
Facts above come from this job record on Get A Job.AI — not copied from third-party review sites.
Typical work in Animal Control Officer I
Independent occupational context from O*NET (U.S. public-domain labor data). This is about the occupation, not a rewrite of this employer's posting.
- 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.
Employer website
Limited public data for this employer
We only show facts we can ground in public sources (Wikidata, O*NET, news/discussion links, or this listing). We do not invent Glassdoor-style ratings, salaries, or testimonials when data is thin. Use the listing facts, occupation context, and related openings below while we continue researching.
Explore related openings
Occupation family: Animal Control Officer I
Research this employer
Pull public facts we already cached for this company (Wikipedia, news, discussions). We never invent Glassdoor-style ratings.
Open interview kit (print-friendly)
Free candidate alerts — we email you when matching roles go live.
Create alert for “Control Officer”Keep exploring on Get A Job.ai
Not quite the right fit? Your next opportunity is a click away.
- Browse all jobs
- More jobs by category
- Remote jobs you can do from anywhere
- Research typical pay for this role
- Set a job alert so new matches reach you first
- Upload your resume to apply faster
- Register now to access our free AI resume builder
Hiring instead? Post a job and reach candidates searching right now.