HELP WANTED – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
The Giles County Board of Supervisors is now accepting applications for a full-time and/or part-time
Animal Control Officer. Primary responsibilities are to enforce all state and local laws pertaining to the
welfare and control of all animals in the County of Giles, including the investigation of all animal
complaints and the resolution of cases through voluntary compliance and/or legal compliance,
effectively working with attorneys, law enforcement personnel; veterinarians, and others to resolve cases
of animal abuse and neglect; ensuring animals are captured and transported as humanely as possible and
prompt veterinary care is rendered, if appropriate. Applicant is required to live within a 30-minute drive
to the office location.
Required qualifications:
Candidates must be 21 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, have a valid driver’s license and good driving record, and the ability to lift 75 pounds. ACO certification required within one year of hire date and have to ability to become a Special Conservator of the Peace. Background check and drug screen required.
Preferred qualifications:
One year of animal husbandry, animal control, or related animal care experience; experience in law enforcement is desirable.
Working conditions/compensation:
This is an on-call position, with evenings, weekends and holiday work required. The position is considered essential personnel. Starting salary for this position will be $40,000 and will commiserate depending on experience.
To Apply:
Applications may be obtained at the County Administration Offices, 1 Taylor Avenue, Suite 2, Pearisburg, VA 24134 or online at https://virginiasmtnplayground.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EMPLOYMENT-APPLICATION_Fillable-3.pdf . Please submit a resume along with the employment application to the address listed above or email to mbray@gilescounty.org. Position open until filled.
