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Animal Control Workers
Protective Service · SOC 33-9011
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$45,660
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
1,300
Proj. Annual Openings
12,070
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.2%
Top Skills
1.Active Listening
2.Speaking
3.Critical Thinking
4.Reading Comprehension
5.Social Perceptiveness
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.
Common titles: ACO (Animal Control Officer), Animal Attendant, Animal Cruelty Investigator, Animal Enforcement Officer, Animal Instructor Officer, Animal Ordinance Enforcement Officer
Representative Tasks
- •Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- •Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty, interviewing witnesses, collecting evidence, and writing reports.
- •Examine animals for injuries or malnutrition, and arrange for any necessary medical treatment.
- •Contact animal owners to inform them that their pets are at animal holding facilities.
- •Educate the public about animal welfare, and animal control laws and regulations.
Detailed Work Activities
- •Examine crime scenes to obtain evidence.
- •Interview people to gather information about criminal activities.
- •Investigate illegal or suspicious activities.
- •Maintain operational records.
- •Write operational reports.
Tools & Technologies
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $45,660 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |