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The Prince George’s County Department of The Environment is currently seeking qualified applicants to fill an Animal Control Officer,(Animal Control Officer I/II) grade A15-A17 position, in the Animal Services Division.
About the Position
This is an entry level to full performance inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with animal control codes, ordinances, and standards. Subject to extensive public contact, incumbents perform the full range of assignments in apprehending and confining stray, unlicensed, and wild animals during a tour of patrol within an assigned area or in response to complaints. Work assignments are performed in accordance with departmental standards, rules, and regulations and are performed under the general supervision of higher-level Animal Control Officers. This work involves exposure to hostile citizens, aggressive animals, blood borne pathogens, animal body fluids and varying weather conditions with exposure to the elements. Work in this class involves driving a County vehicle and may include physical activities such as long periods of standing and/or walking, repeated bending, climbing, kneeling, crawling, reaching, stooping or crouching, lifting and carrying animals weighing up to one hundred (100) pounds. While performing these duties, the incumbent may be working in small, cramped spaces to capture animals and may be exposed to loud noise, noxious odors, and unsanitary conditions.
About the Agency
The Department of the Environment works for a healthy, beautiful and sustainable County through programs that provide clean water, flood control, recycling and waste management, litter prevention, sustainable animal management and pet adoption in partnership with residents and other stakeholders. Some of our core services include providing clean water services (Stormwater Management Division); flooding prevention for buildings and structures (Sustainability Division and Stormwater Management Division); collecting, processing and diverting waste from the County-operated landfill, commercial facilities and householders (Resource Recovery Division); providing sustainability services to reduce greenhouse gas and emission (Sustainability Division); and facilitating pet adoptions, managing an animal holding facility, issuing pet licenses, investigating cruelty complaints and conducting humane outreach and education events (Animal Services Division).
Respond, investigate, and resolve animal-related complaints, including allegations of animal abuse/neglect.
Rescue and retrieve animals that are restrained, confined, alive, dead, sick, injured, domesticated, wild, owned, stray, abused, neglected, or running at large.
Attend hearings and testify in response to animal complaints.
Issue notices and citations related to Animal Control Ordinance violations.
Handle animals in a safe and humane manner to protect the animal, self, and other citizens.
Render appropriate aid to injured animals and determines if veterinary services are needed.
Prepare and submit reports, case files, and inspection paperwork according to department and divisional guidelines.
Perform equipment preventive maintenance.
Ensure assigned animal control vehicle is properly outfitted for duty.
Performs other tasks and duties as assigned, which may not be specifically listed in the position description, however, are within the general occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's class of work.
- High School diploma or GED.
- One (1) year experience in inspection and code enforcement work to ensure compliance with animal control codes, ordinances and standards.
- A valid Maryland State driver's license is required upon appointment in order to perform job related duties and responsibilities.
Any equivalent combination of relevant training, education and experience may also be considered.
EACH APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE INFORMATION THAT CLEARLY DEMONSTRATES THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION.
Salary Range Transparency: The salary range listed in this announcement reflects the offer range for this position. Offers made within this range are based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.
Tentative Interview Dates: April 23,2026. Please note that interview dates are subject to change and only selected candidates will receive confirmation and additional details.
Job Location: 3750 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Conditions of Employment: Upon selection, the candidate must (where applicable):
•Meet all training and performance standards and demonstrate proficiency as required by the agency.
•Wear and use agency protective apparel and equipment in the performance of their assigned duties.
•Successfully pass preemployment checks which may include reference checks, background investigations, and drug screenings.
•Be willing and able to serve as an essential employee. Essential employees are expected to report during standard or non-standard hours as operations necessitate, or during emergencies. Essential employees are expected to report or remain at work when other County employees are granted Administrative Leave.
