Pinal County
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Description What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests in the future of its 2000 employees every day and has the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer.
Work experience that provides ample time for stress reduction and work‑life balance.
Paid vacation and sick leave: 15 vacation days accrued annually starting day one, 18 after three years, 20 after five years; 13 sick leave days accrued annually.
Ten paid holidays + one paid floating holiday.
Paid sabbaticals every five years: two‑week after five years, three‑week after ten years, four‑week after fifteen years.
Comprehensive wellness program: quarterly wellness challenges, vision exams, onsite vaccination clinics, mammogram and prostate screening, skin cancer screening, biometrics, financial health planning, fitness resources.
Retirement plans with generous employer contributions – guaranteed lifetime benefit.
Top‑tier affordable medical, dental and vision plans, some with zero premium cost.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Alternative work schedules, telehealth, van‑pool options, short‑term disability (employer paid).
Basic life insurance (employer paid) and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
Suite of voluntary benefits including additional life, accident, critical illness and cancer insurance.
Employee assistance program with ongoing training & development.
Civil service leave.
Qualified employer for the public service loan forgiveness program.
Application Tips Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws for the Animal Control Department within scope of authority and training under basic supervision.
Typical Classification Essential Duties (Responsibilities)
Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and capture, contain, and impound animals.
Patrol assigned area and enforce County and state animal control regulations.
Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints; write reports and issue citations and warnings.
Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for compliance, conduct follow‑up inspections, and verify compliance.
Assist in investigating domestic and wildlife animal control issues, dispose of dead animals, seize and relocate wild animals as allowed by law.
Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner‑surrendered animals in the field and at the animal shelter.
Transport animals to shelter, assist with animal care, and maintain shelter equipment.
Maintain activity logs and records, prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.
Provide animal‑related information to the public, respond to questions about rabies and zoonotic disease control, assist in setting up vaccination and animal license clinics.
Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on wildlife and livestock incidents.
Contribute to the unit’s service efficiency by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues and customer records.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements To Perform Work
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of experience working with/handling animals.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; new residents must obtain one within 30 days.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific technical training and certifications may be required, including National Animal Control Association (NACA) training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control.
Knowledge of basic animal capture and control techniques and common animal diseases.
Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
Knowledge of regional animal care resources.
Patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals.
Ability to capture, control, contain, and transport sick, injured, and rabid animals.
Skill in care, maintenance, and safe operation of specialized animal control tools and equipment.
Ability to interact courteously with the public and handle stressful situations and angry people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is very heavy and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. It also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact future applications. The hiring salary depends on experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, including a Motor Vehicle Record check, comprehensive background check, and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates. Employment offers are contingent on successful screening. If driving is a requirement, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver’s License in accordance with state law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out herein, but may be reasonably considered incidental to the primary classification functions.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Government Administration
Contact Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
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Description What are you seeking in a new position? If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance? Affordable healthcare? Comprehensive well-being programs? An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading. You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.
Pinal County proudly invests in the future of its 2000 employees every day and has the best team! We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer.
Work experience that provides ample time for stress reduction and work‑life balance.
Paid vacation and sick leave: 15 vacation days accrued annually starting day one, 18 after three years, 20 after five years; 13 sick leave days accrued annually.
Ten paid holidays + one paid floating holiday.
Paid sabbaticals every five years: two‑week after five years, three‑week after ten years, four‑week after fifteen years.
Comprehensive wellness program: quarterly wellness challenges, vision exams, onsite vaccination clinics, mammogram and prostate screening, skin cancer screening, biometrics, financial health planning, fitness resources.
Retirement plans with generous employer contributions – guaranteed lifetime benefit.
Top‑tier affordable medical, dental and vision plans, some with zero premium cost.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Alternative work schedules, telehealth, van‑pool options, short‑term disability (employer paid).
Basic life insurance (employer paid) and flexible spending accounts for dependent care and medical expenses.
Suite of voluntary benefits including additional life, accident, critical illness and cancer insurance.
Employee assistance program with ongoing training & development.
Civil service leave.
Qualified employer for the public service loan forgiveness program.
Application Tips Perform routine animal control and law enforcement activities to safeguard citizens from dangerous and nuisance animals and enforce state and county laws for the Animal Control Department within scope of authority and training under basic supervision.
Typical Classification Essential Duties (Responsibilities)
Respond to calls for service from the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and capture, contain, and impound animals.
Patrol assigned area and enforce County and state animal control regulations.
Assist in investigating animal cruelty, neglect, excessive noise, bite allegations, and nuisance complaints; write reports and issue citations and warnings.
Contact individuals to discuss violations and alternatives for compliance, conduct follow‑up inspections, and verify compliance.
Assist in investigating domestic and wildlife animal control issues, dispose of dead animals, seize and relocate wild animals as allowed by law.
Learn to euthanize sick, injured, unclaimed, and owner‑surrendered animals in the field and at the animal shelter.
Transport animals to shelter, assist with animal care, and maintain shelter equipment.
Maintain activity logs and records, prepare technical documents for hearings and prosecutions.
Provide animal‑related information to the public, respond to questions about rabies and zoonotic disease control, assist in setting up vaccination and animal license clinics.
Work with other state and regional law enforcement agencies on wildlife and livestock incidents.
Contribute to the unit’s service efficiency by offering suggestions and participating as an active team member.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work‑related issues and customer records.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Requirements To Perform Work
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of experience working with/handling animals.
Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; new residents must obtain one within 30 days.
Equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.
Preferred Qualifications
Specific technical training and certifications may be required, including National Animal Control Association (NACA) training.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of laws, statutes, and ordinances governing animal control.
Knowledge of basic animal capture and control techniques and common animal diseases.
Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of County and surrounding areas.
Knowledge of regional animal care resources.
Patience, care, and compassion in dealing with animals.
Ability to capture, control, contain, and transport sick, injured, and rabid animals.
Skill in care, maintenance, and safe operation of specialized animal control tools and equipment.
Ability to interact courteously with the public and handle stressful situations and angry people.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is very heavy and requires exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. It also requires the ability to balance, climb, crawl, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, kneel, lift, push, pull, stand, stoop, walk, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires sensitivity to change and responsiveness to changing goals, priorities, and needs.
NOTICE TO APPLICANTS We appreciate your interest. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact future applications. The hiring salary depends on experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.
Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).
Pinal County requires pre‑employment screening, including a Motor Vehicle Record check, comprehensive background check, and drug testing for safety‑sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates. Employment offers are contingent on successful screening. If driving is a requirement, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver’s License in accordance with state law.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out herein, but may be reasonably considered incidental to the primary classification functions.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other, Information Technology, and Management
Government Administration
Contact Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.
#J-18808-Ljbffr