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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

MetricThis CareerSector Average
AI Exposure0.0%1.2%
OutlookAverage19% Bright
Median Salary$45,660N/A
AI Resiliency100/100N/A