Animal Control Officer - Chickasha
Listing Title:
Animal Control Officer
Listing Description
🐾 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER – CITY OF CHICKASHA 🐾
Schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday & Thursday | 8AM – 5PM
(Some overtime required for spay/neuter events – because saving lives doesn’t always stick to business hours!)
Do you have a heart for animals and a no-nonsense approach to public safety? Want a job where you can patrol the streets with a purpose, wrangle a raccoon before breakfast, and help create a safer, cleaner community—all while giving four-legged friends a second chance?
Join the City of Chickasha as our next Animal Control Officer and become a vital part of a team dedicated to protecting both pets and people. This role is about more than just barking dogs—it's about enforcing city codes, rescuing animals in distress, keeping neighborhoods safe, and providing compassionate care to the animals in our shelter.
This job puts you at the heart of our community with meaningful, boots-on-the-ground work. It’s challenging, sometimes messy, often rewarding—and never boring.
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🐶 What You’ll Be Doing:
•Enforce city and state animal safety and environmental regulations
•Respond to animal-related complaints and patrol neighborhoods and business areas
•Safely catch and impound stray or nuisance animals (yes, you get to use the dart gun—with proper training!)
•Care for impounded animals at the shelter and work closely with our contract veterinarian
•Write citations for ordinance violations and occasionally appear in court
•Maintain daily reports and keep detailed records (especially on dangerous animals)
•Manage shelter inventory and keep your animal control vehicle clean and mission-ready
•Assist with spay/neuter events and other community outreach initiatives
•Assist the Police Department in emergency call-out situations
•Communicate with the public, pet owners, and fellow officers with empathy and professionalism
•Handle all kinds of animals—dogs, cats, wildlife...maybe even the occasional peacock
•Ongoing training opportunities to keep you at the top of your game
•Perform any additional duties assigned by your supervising Lieutenant or the Chief of Police
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🐕 What We’re Looking For:
•Experience and/or training in animal handling, control, or similar roles
•Strong knowledge of animal behavior, capture techniques, and local/state animal laws
•Familiarity with Chickasha’s geography (you’ll be on the move a lot)
•Great communication skills—especially in high-stress or sensitive situations
•Physically fit and able to lift 50 lbs, crawl, climb, and work outdoors in all weather
•Comfortable dealing with bites, smells, and the occasional wild goose chase
•Able to work independently, stay organized, and keep calm in chaotic situations
•Must have a valid Oklahoma driver’s license and meet insurance requirements
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⚠️ Important Notes:
•This is a “Safety Sensitive” position—subject to drug/alcohol testing (including random testing).
•A medical marijuana license does not exempt you from drug testing policies or consequences.
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💪 Physical & Working Conditions:
•You’ll face all kinds of Oklahoma weather and need to stay alert at all times
•Must have sharp vision and hearing (for spotting loose animals and understanding radio calls)
•Physical stamina is key—you’ll be climbing, crawling, lifting, and hustling daily
•You'll encounter stressful situations, but your cool head and love for animals will carry you through
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If you're ready for a career that’s equal parts protector, problem-solver, and pet advocate—this could be your calling.
Apply today and help us make Chickasha a safer place for animals and humans alike!
(Job) Location:
Chickasha Oklahoma
Website Address (please do not delete the http://):
http://chickasha.org
Contact Information -
Company/Municipality Name:
City of Chickasha
Street Address
117 N 4th St, Chickasha, OK, 73018
City
City of Chickasha
State
Oklahoma
Zip Code
73018
Phone Number
4052226000
Contact Job Title:
HR Director
First Name
CITY
Last Name
CHICKASHA
Email Address
tracey.austin@chickasha.org
Listing Expiration Date:
06/27/2025