Animal Services Officer

About the role

Under the direction of the Animal Services Director or designee, is responsible for enforcing the Animal Control ordinances of Sandy City and the State of Utah. See full job description CLOSING DATE: Open until filled. Department will begin reviewing applications on February 25, 2026. Position may close at any time after this date. However, applications will continue to be accepted until position is filled. STARTING SALARY: $26.03 - $32.97/hourly STATUS: Regular (Benefitted) DEPARTMENT: Police - Animal Services MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: High School diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application deadline. Valid Utah Driver's License. Must be able to obtain a Euthanasia Certification within two years of hire: A one-year probationary period is a prerequisite to this position. Knowledge of must have or be able to obtain a knowledge of animal control ordinances and department procedures; civil search and seizure; privacy, security and Freedom of Information rights; federal, local and state animal control regulations; animal care, handling and first aid; drugs and approved methods used to euthanize, medicate and sedate animals; public relations; cash receipts; and computer entry. Responsible for public health and welfare in community as related to people and animals; responsible for animal health and welfare; responsibility for the care, condition and use of department materials, equipment and money. Ability to professionally furnish and obtain information from other departments; maintain a professional and unbiased demeanor when dealing with hostile and upset citizens; must be able to write reports and citations; must communicate effectively both orally and in writing; type a minimum of 30 words per minute. Note: Applications may only be submitted online. If you don't have access to a computer you can visit Sandy City Human Resources to apply at 10000 Centennial Parkway, Suite 310 (10000 S. 170 W.), Sandy, UT. Sandy City will provide reasonable accommodations for any applicant during the examination and selection process. Sandy City does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetics, protected veteran's status or other classes protected by applicable federal, state and local employment law. The City encourages applicants with all and varying language abilities, the city will accept applications and resumes in other languages but, to be properly processed, applications and resumes must be accompanied by an application and resume in English to assist City employees who are English speaking only. In addition, it is the City's policy not to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in regard to application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, compensation, training or other terms, conditions and privileges of employment. If you have special needs or questions, please call 801-568-7151. Sandy City is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must pass drug test before hire. If the position is a step position, it may be filled at any step. Additionally, applicants for posted positions may be eligible for job offers into related positions. Personal data that you provide in your employment application will be used only to consider you for employment with the City. It will only be shared as required by law. Additionally, if you are hired by Sandy City, personal data that you provide as a new employee will be used only for purposes of employment related to your job, including sharing with business partners to provide pay and benefits, and as required by law. You may refuse to provide personal data, but doing so will remove you from employment consideration.