Animal Control Officer I (Multiple Agencies)

This is entry level routine work enforcing animal control laws, ordinances, and regulations.

Jurisdiction Starting Salary Mobile County $38,508 City of Mobile $36,716 City of Prichard $20,856 City of Chickasaw $24,132 City of Saraland $35,759 City of Satsuma $34,886* *Amended 7/25/25

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Graduation from a standard senior high school, or the successful completion of the General Educational Development (GED) test, and a minimum of one year experience working with the public, preferably working with animals; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to these requirements.

Special Requirement

Must possess a valid driver’s license from state of residence. Must obtain Euthanasia Certification within the first six months of employment . For details, please see the Class Specifications | ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I | Class Spec Details (governmentjobs.com).

All applications should be submitted online through the Mobile Civil Service Job Opportunities page. Paper notifications are not available; therefore, “email” should be selected. Accuracy and truthfulness are of primary importance for Civil Service System employment, and all applications are reviewed with this in mind.

If needed, computers are available in our office at 1809 Government Street, Mobile, AL. Our office hours are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday, except for holidays.

Eligibles selected for appointment must meet the established medical and physical standards for the class of work. The medical examination must be by one of the physicians designated by the Personnel Board. Appointees must bear the cost of the examination.

A person with a disability may request accommodation by contacting the Mobile Civil Service at 251-470-7727.

Adam Bourne, Civil Service Director

The agencies we serve are equal opportunity employers.