Animal Control Officer

Overview

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER –
LEVEL I or LEVEL II
OPENING DATE: 01/22/2026
CLOSING DATE:
Until filled

SALARY
:
Level I $19.83 - $29.74 hourly (salary will normally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience);
Level II $21.06 - $31.59 hourly (salary will normally begin at the first step of the range, dependent upon education and experience)

General Description

Riverton City is seeking a full-time position as an Animal Control Officer - Level I or Level II, in the Police Department. This position performs patrol, apprehension, and animal care duties related to enforcing local animal control laws and ordinances. Performs labor, technical, and shelter services to ensure the city is free from animals at large that create hazards to public health, public safety, or public order.

Assists with enforcement of city codes and ordinances.

• Patrols city streets and public areas for animals at large.
• Takes into possession and impounds stray animals as defined in the Riverton City animal control ordinance within jurisdictional limits and transports them to the city animal shelter or other approved facilities.
• Provides daily care for animals housed at the shelter, including feeding, watering, cleaning and sanitizing kennels, cages, and equipment, and monitoring animal health and behavior.
• Maintains humane, sanitary, and safe conditions within the animal shelter in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Processes the release of impounded animals to rightful owners in accordance with city ordinances, including verification of ownership, documentation, and fee collection when applicable.
• Ensures deceased animals are handled and disposed of appropriately and in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Participates in an on-call rotation and responds to after-hours calls involving animal control and shelter-related emergencies.
• Appears in court to testify in support of the city's position regarding violations of city ordinances and applicable state codes.
• Prepares and maintains accurate reports documenting investigations, enforcement actions, animal impoundments, shelter activities, adoptions, and releases.
• Assists other city departments in investigating and enforcing violations of city ordinances and applicable state codes.
• Maintains files, databases, and records related to investigations, animal control activities, shelter operations, and enforcement actions.
• Will be backup for Code Enforcement.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ years' experience working with animals is required.
• 1+ years' experience working in code enforcement-related law enforcement is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record.

• Ability to remain calm and professional in difficult situations.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must be strong with interpersonal skills and establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures.
• Strong problem-solving and multi-tasking skills required.
• Excellent customer orientation skills required.

Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug test, a background screen, provide a copy of their current driving record, and pass a physical capacity test able to lift, up to 50 lbs. This position has a six-month probation period.

Riverton City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Salary: $19.83 - $31.59 per hour

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