Career Opportunity: Animal Control Officer 1 (ACO1) - Full Time
Seeking an experienced and self-motivated team player to fill our Animal Control Officer 1 position at the Multnomah County Animal Services Field Services Center in Portland, Oregon.
Pay Range: $26.07 - $32.06 Hourly
Apply by August 31, 2026
As an Animal Control Officer 1 you’d provide frontline support for the Field Services unit while working collaboratively with fellow officers, shelter staff, and medical personnel.
In this role, core responsibilities include:
- Gather and record comprehensive data related to calls involving animals, animal owners, and residents
- Maintain a digital log of daily of activities, including animals impounded
- Impound and provide information about stray animals from the public; provide information and answer questions about animal control processes and related program services
- Respond to calls about sick, injured and/or deceased animals within Multnomah County
- Handle sick, injured, and/or fractious domestic animals and wildlife
- Assess the health and physical condition of animals and communicate observations and relevant information to internal and external vet staff
- Transport animals of varying medical and behavioral conditions
- Impound sick, injured, distressed, and deceased domestic and wild animals
- Transport animals to partner agencies or owners as necessary
- Prioritize calls and cases based on animal wellbeing and public safety
- Support and participate in departmental response to disaster and emergency events
- Communicate, coordinate, and work alongside community partners, including law enforcement, emergency services, and other animal welfare agencies
If you would like to take part in this exciting opportunity -- apply today!
