How much does a animal control officer make?

Pay in the United States can differ with experience, extra training or credentials, and whether someone takes on specialized or senior work, such as investigations. It also depends on the employer and location; working more hours can change total earnings, and some jobs include evening or weekend shifts.

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

What's a typical day like?

They drive to calls about stray, hurt, or dangerous animals, safely capture them, and bring them to a shelter for a health check. They also investigate neglect, answer residents’ questions, and write reports or issue warnings.

In the U.S., finish high school or a GED, then apply; animal-care experience helps, and employers often require a driver’s license. You’ll get job training, and state or local rules may require courses; NACA offers ACO certifications.

High school plus some training (preparation level 2 of 5)

Good for people who like building and doing and keeping things organized.

Some U.S. animal control workers teach police officers to handle dogs used for tracking, crowd control, and finding drugs or bombs.