The Carbon County Animal Shelter is seeking applicants for a part-time Animal Control position. The role involves enforcing local and state laws and ordinances concerning the care, use, treatment, licensing, and impounding of animals.
The position reports to the Carbon County Sheriff and includes a six-month probationary period. The starting wage is $13.64 per hour, which increases to $15.00 per hour after the probationary period is completed. The role is classified as non-exempt and does not offer benefits.
Key responsibilities for the officer include patrolling designated areas, responding to dispatched calls in priority order, and apprehending stray, injured, or nuisance domestic and wild animals. The officer may perform euthanasia if necessary and permitted, administers vaccinations, and prepares animals for rabies testing when required. Additionally, the officer will investigate animal-related issues such as livestock kills or cruelty situations and may be required to testify in court regarding civil infractions or cruelty charges.
Candidates must be at least 18 years of age, hold a high school diploma or GED equivalent, and have U.S. citizenship. Applicants must have no convictions for a felony, a Class A misdemeanor, or a Class B misdemeanor of DUI within the last five years. The job requires computer literacy and the ability to reside within a 10-mile limit of Price City. Physical requirements include the ability to lift 25 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally.
The job description notes that the officer must balance public health, safety, and welfare with the need to provide humane care for animals. The role may involve working in all types of weather conditions and requires dealing with potentially hazardous or emotional situations, including euthanasia.
Applications and resumes must be submitted by Thursday, November 12, 2026. Interested individuals can find the full job description on the Carbon County website at www.carbon.utah.gov/service/careers.
