ANIMAL CONTROL DISPATCHER

CLARK COUNTY, NV
Las Vegas, Nevada United States  View Map
Posted: Jan 28, 2026
  • Salary: $22.33 - $32.96 Hourly USD
  • Full Time
  • Animal Control or Services
  • Dispatch and Telecommunications
  • Job Description

    ABOUT THE POSITION

    The Clark County Administrative Services department is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Animal Control Dispatcher position. As a member of our team, you will take public inquiries and requests for services and dispatch them to animal control staff; provide a variety of office support and customer service to the animal control office.

    THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 250 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

    This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.

    Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

    Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

    Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

    Education and Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school AND one (1) year of full-time experience in radio dispatching or switchboard operation.
    All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

    Working Conditions: Work scheduled off-hours shifts.

    Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
    Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

    Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

    EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

    • Receives both routine and emergency calls from the public regarding animal control matters.
    • Handles all correspondence received from public emails for the unit.
    • Dispatches emergency calls, providing pertinent information to Animal Control Officers via two-way radio.
    • Monitors the radio, checks the status and disposition of officers working in the field, and calls for aid to local law enforcement agencies when appropriate.
    • Receives requests for information from the officers, research additional information, as requested, and provides such information to the officer via radio.
    • Provides a variety of factual information regarding rules, regulations, and procedures, as well as services provided by the division.
    • Assists in maintaining all records in an electronic records database for the unit.
    • Scans and processes records and evidence for the Animal Protection Services Division such as: animal bites, photographs, witness statements, etc.
    • Dispatchers are responsible for quarantine releases by monitoring and reviewing bite reports during the duration of the quarantine period.
    • Processes all requests for records, redacting confidential information pursuant to current NRS statutes.
    • Reviews and sends citations to the appropriate court for processing/review.
    • May train new officers and dispatchers on dispatch operations and work procedures.
    • Assists in maintaining a computerized record system for a variety of operational information such as officer call outcome, dead or injured animals, rabies testing and other related information.
    • Assists in compiling information and a variety of periodic and special reports.
    • May train others in work procedures.
    • Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
    • Performs a variety of general clerical work in support of office functions such as filing, typing, and maintaining a variety of office supplies.
    • Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, multifunction printer/scanner, and radio base station in the course of the work.


    PHYSICAL DEMANDS

    Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person, on a radio or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

    Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
    • Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
    • More Money in Your Pocket
      • 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
      • No Social Security Deduction
      • No State Income Taxes
    • Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
      • Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
        • Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
        • 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
        • Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
    • Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Life Insurance - Employer Paid
    • AD&D - Employer Paid
    • Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
    • Generous Leave Accruals that include:
      • 13Paid Holidays includinga Floating Birthday Holiday
      • Paid Vacation Leave
      • Paid Sick Leave
      • Holiday Leave
    • Other leave options
      • Catastrophic Leave
      • Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
    • Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
      • Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
      • Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
      • Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
      • TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
      • Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program
    • Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
    *Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.

    Closing Date/Time: 2/10/2026 5:01 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Clark County
    • Clark County

    Clark County is a dynamic and innovative organization dedicated to providing top-quality service with integrity, respect and accountability. With jurisdiction over the world-famous Las Vegas Strip and covering an area the size of New Jersey. Clark County is the nation’s 14th-largest county and provides extensive regional services to more than 2.3 million citizens and more than  45.3 million visitors a year (2018). Included are the nation’s 9th-busiest airport, air quality compliance, social services and the state’s largest public hospital, University Medical Center. The County also provides municipal services that are traditionally provided by cities to more than 1 million residents in the unincorporated area. Those include fire protection, roads and other public works, parks and recreation, and planning and development.

     

     

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