{ "batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "articles": [ { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_bls_ooh_animal_control_workers_nature", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: ['Craft.posting', 'Safety.legal']", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal control workers handle animals for investigations of mistreatment, or control abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.", "body": "Animal control workers handle animals for investigations of mistreatment, or control abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers handle animals for investigations of mistreatment, or control abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/animal-control-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers handle animals for investigations of mistreatment, or control abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook", "topic": "['Craft.posting', 'Safety.legal']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "blsoccupationaloutlookhandbook", "topic": [ "craft.posting", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_bls_ooh_animal_control_workers_duties", "category": "Business", "title": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: ['Craft.posting']", "summary": "Animal control workers typically do the following: Rescue injured or sick animals; Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty; Capture and impound stray or uncontrolled animals; Prepare reports related to investigations; Provide evidence for court cases; Educate the public about animal safety.", "body": "Animal control workers typically do the following: Rescue injured or sick animals; Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty; Capture and impound stray or uncontrolled animals; Prepare reports related to investigations; Provide evidence for court cases; Educate the public about animal safety.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers typically do the following: Rescue injured or sick animals; Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty; Capture and impound stray or uncontrolled animals; Prepare reports related to investigations; Provide evidence for court cases; Educate the public about animal safety.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/animal-control-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers typically do the following: Rescue injured or sick animals; Investigate reports of animal attacks or animal cruelty; Capture and impound stray or uncontrolled animals; Prepare reports related to investigations; Provide evidence for court cases; Educate the public about animal safety.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook", "topic": "['Craft.posting']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "blsoccupationaloutlookhandbook", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_bls_ooh_animal_control_workers_work_environment", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: ['Safety.harm', 'Craft.studio']", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal control workers may be stressed when they see abused animals or when they must euthanize severely injured, ill, or unwanted animals.", "body": "Animal control workers may be stressed when they see abused animals or when they must euthanize severely injured, ill, or unwanted animals.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers may be stressed when they see abused animals or when they must euthanize severely injured, ill, or unwanted animals.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/animal-control-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers may be stressed when they see abused animals or when they must euthanize severely injured, ill, or unwanted animals.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook", "topic": "['Safety.harm', 'Craft.studio']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "blsoccupationaloutlookhandbook", "topic": [ "safety.harm", "craft.studio" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_bls_ooh_animal_control_workers_how_to_become", "category": "Business", "title": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: ['Access.id', 'Access.signup']", "summary": "Most animal control workers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training; some positions may require certification or prior experience with animals.", "body": "Most animal control workers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training; some positions may require certification or prior experience with animals.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“Most animal control workers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training; some positions may require certification or prior experience with animals.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/animal-control-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "Most animal control workers must have a high school diploma or equivalent and receive on-the-job training; some positions may require certification or prior experience with animals.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook", "topic": "['Access.id', 'Access.signup']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "blsoccupationaloutlookhandbook", "topic": [ "access.id", "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_bls_ooh_animal_control_workers_pay", "category": "Business", "title": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook: ['Money.payout']", "summary": "The median annual wage for animal control workers was $39,420 in May 2023.", "body": "The median annual wage for animal control workers was $39,420 in May 2023.\n\nWhat U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics actually says:\n\n“The median annual wage for animal control workers was $39,420 in May 2023.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.bls.gov/ooh/farming-fishing-and-forestry/animal-control-workers.htm", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics", "evidence_quote": "The median annual wage for animal control workers was $39,420 in May 2023.", "volatility": "medium", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook", "topic": "['Money.payout']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "blsoccupationaloutlookhandbook", "topic": [ "money.payout" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_onet_summary_animal_control_workers_tasks", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET OnLine: ['Craft.posting']", "summary": "Animal control workers perform duties such as capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating animal cruelty reports, and providing testimony in court hearings.", "body": "Animal control workers perform duties such as capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating animal cruelty reports, and providing testimony in court hearings.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers perform duties such as capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating animal cruelty reports, and providing testimony in court hearings.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers perform duties such as capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals, investigating animal cruelty reports, and providing testimony in court hearings.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "O*NET OnLine", "topic": "['Craft.posting']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_onet_summary_animal_control_workers_knowledge", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] O*NET OnLine: ['Safety.legal']", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal control workers need knowledge of law and government, including laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations.", "body": "Animal control workers need knowledge of law and government, including laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers need knowledge of law and government, including laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers need knowledge of law and government, including laws, legal codes, court procedures, and government regulations.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "O*NET OnLine", "topic": "['Safety.legal']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "failed", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "claude_review_pull" ], "checked_utc": "20261024-164454Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_onet_summary_animal_control_workers_abilities", "category": "Business", "title": "O*NET OnLine: ['Craft.posting']", "summary": "Animal control workers need abilities such as problem sensitivity to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, and deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems.", "body": "Animal control workers need abilities such as problem sensitivity to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, and deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers need abilities such as problem sensitivity to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, and deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers need abilities such as problem sensitivity to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong, and deductive reasoning to apply general rules to specific problems.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "O*NET OnLine", "topic": "['Craft.posting']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "craft.posting" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_onet_summary_animal_control_workers_work_activities", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] O*NET OnLine: ['Craft.posting', 'Safety.harm']", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal control workers frequently deal with unpleasant or angry people, and may encounter hostile or dangerous situations.", "body": "Animal control workers frequently deal with unpleasant or angry people, and may encounter hostile or dangerous situations.\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor actually says:\n\n“Animal control workers frequently deal with unpleasant or angry people, and may encounter hostile or dangerous situations.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/33-3031.00", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor", "evidence_quote": "Animal control workers frequently deal with unpleasant or angry people, and may encounter hostile or dangerous situations.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "O*NET OnLine", "topic": "['Craft.posting', 'Safety.harm']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us" ], "platform": "onetonline", "topic": [ "craft.posting", "safety.harm" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_calhr_job_spec_animal_control_officer_exam", "category": "Business", "title": "California Department of Human Resources: ['Access.signup', 'Access.id']", "summary": "Applicants for Animal Control Officer positions must pass a written examination and a physical agility test.", "body": "Applicants for Animal Control Officer positions must pass a written examination and a physical agility test.\n\nWhat California Department of Human Resources actually says:\n\n“Applicants for Animal Control Officer positions must pass a written examination and a physical agility test.”\n\nNote: Specific to California state civil service classifications", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-workers/Pages/job-classification.aspx", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "California Department of Human Resources", "evidence_quote": "Applicants for Animal Control Officer positions must pass a written examination and a physical agility test.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "California Department of Human Resources", "topic": "['Access.signup', 'Access.id']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "californiadepartmentofhumanresources", "topic": [ "access.signup", "access.id" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_txdshs_animal_control_basic_training_requirements", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Texas Department of State Health Services: ['Access.signup', 'Safety.legal']", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] To become a certified Animal Control Officer in Texas, individuals must complete a basic training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.", "body": "To become a certified Animal Control Officer in Texas, individuals must complete a basic training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.\n\nWhat Texas Department of State Health Services actually says:\n\n“To become a certified Animal Control Officer in Texas, individuals must complete a basic training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.dshs.texas.gov/zoonosis/ac/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Texas Department of State Health Services", "evidence_quote": "To become a certified Animal Control Officer in Texas, individuals must complete a basic training course approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "Texas Department of State Health Services", "topic": "['Access.signup', 'Safety.legal']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "setting_up", "region": [ "us-tx" ], "platform": "texasdepartmentofstatehealthservices", "topic": [ "access.signup", "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_nyc_animal_care_control_jobs_hiring", "category": "Business", "title": "NYC Animal Care Centers: ['Access.signup']", "summary": "NYC Animal Care Centers is currently hiring for Animal Control Officer positions to enforce animal welfare laws and respond to animal-related emergencies.", "body": "NYC Animal Care Centers is currently hiring for Animal Control Officer positions to enforce animal welfare laws and respond to animal-related emergencies.\n\nWhat NYC Animal Care Centers actually says:\n\n“NYC Animal Care Centers is currently hiring for Animal Control Officer positions to enforce animal welfare laws and respond to animal-related emergencies.”\n\nNote: Checked careers page for current openings", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.nycacc.org/careers/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "NYC Animal Care Centers", "evidence_quote": "NYC Animal Care Centers is currently hiring for Animal Control Officer positions to enforce animal welfare laws and respond to animal-related emergencies.", "volatility": "high", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "NYC Animal Care Centers", "topic": "['Access.signup']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "choosing", "region": [ "us-ny" ], "platform": "nycanimalcarecenters", "topic": [ "access.signup" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_la_county_animal_control_fees_none", "category": "Business", "title": "Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control: ['Money.fees']", "summary": "Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control does not charge fees for adopting animals or for animal control services provided to residents.", "body": "Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control does not charge fees for adopting animals or for animal control services provided to residents.\n\nWhat Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control actually says:\n\n“Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control does not charge fees for adopting animals or for animal control services provided to residents.”\n\nNote: Regarding public services, not employee compensation", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://animalcare.lacounty.gov/about-us/", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control", "evidence_quote": "Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control does not charge fees for adopting animals or for animal control services provided to residents.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control", "topic": "['Money.fees']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-ca" ], "platform": "losangelescountyanimalcareandcontrol", "topic": [ "money.fees" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" } }, { "id": "learn_r1958_animal_control_worker_platforms_florida_statute_828_27_animal_control_officer_authority", "category": "Business", "title": "[Unverified - being checked] Florida Statutes: ['Safety.legal']", "summary": "[Unverified - being checked] Animal control officers have the authority to issue citations for violations of animal control laws and to humanely capture and impound stray animals.", "body": "Animal control officers have the authority to issue citations for violations of animal control laws and to humanely capture and impound stray animals.\n\nWhat Florida Senate actually says:\n\n“Animal control officers have the authority to issue citations for violations of animal control laws and to humanely capture and impound stray animals.”", "source_type": "official", "source_link": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Laws/Statutes/2023/828.27", "last_verified": "2026-10-08", "reliability": "STRONG PRACTICE", "source_tier": "A", "source_publisher": "Florida Senate", "evidence_quote": "Animal control officers have the authority to issue citations for violations of animal control laws and to humanely capture and impound stray animals.", "volatility": "low", "from_batch": "1958-animal-control-worker-platforms", "subject": "Florida Statutes", "topic": "['Safety.legal']", "applies_to_country": "US", "tags": { "lane": "any", "stage": "running", "region": [ "us-fl" ], "platform": "floridastatutes", "topic": [ "safety.legal" ], "explicitness": "none_on_camera" }, "verification": { "status": "unverified", "label": "Unverified - being checked", "reasons": [ "thin_body", "source_unverifiable:fetch_failed:budget" ], "checked_utc": "20261021-123916Z" } } ] }