Animal Services Officer I

NOTE TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS:   INTERNAL CANDIDATES IN THE SAME CLASSIFICATION AND/OR PAYGRADE AS THE POSITION POSTED WILL NOT RECEIVE A PAY ADJUSTMENT IF SELECTED. Under direction, enforces local, state, and animal cruelty, control, nuisance and rabies laws in compliance with the County's Animal Control Ordinance & Florida State Statutes.  Employee functions at journey level and is responsible for protecting the lives and welfare of the citizens and animals.  Position is responsible for the apprehension of stray and trapped animals. Performs related tasks as necessary.