As of June 2026, Animal Control Workers has an AI-exposure score of 56/100 (Elevated exposure) on the AI-Safe Careers index, blending O*NET tasks, the Anthropic Economic Index, the Penn/OpenAI study, and BLS data. This is an estimate of task exposure, not a prediction of job loss.

AI Exposure Score for

Animal Control Workers

56/100
Elevated exposure
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More exposed than 52% of the roles we track. Median pay ~US$45,660. About 1,300 projected openings a year (BLS 2024–34 — growth plus replacement).

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What this role usually involves

O*NET 29.1 exact occupation

Handle animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals.

Common titles
Animal Control OfficerAnimal Enforcement OfficerAnimal Park Code Enforcement OfficerCommunity Service OfficerAnimal AttendantAnimal Ordinance Enforcement Officer
O*NET job-zone preparation
Job Zone 2 · Some Preparation Needed These occupations usually require a high school diploma. Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed.

Broad guidance for this preparation level; exact requirements vary by role and employer.

Skills and knowledge
SpeakingCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionService OrientationSocial PerceptivenessActive Learning
Tools and technology
Microsoft Office softwareMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft PowerPointMicrosoft SharePoint
Work context
TelephoneExternal customersFrequent contact with othersFace-to-face discussionsDecision latitude

Source: O*NET 29.1 exact occupation - Animal Control Workers, SOC 33-9011.00. Context describes the role; the AI-exposure score remains a separate task-exposure estimate.

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Animal Control Workers tasks, by AI exposure

Automatable
  • Write reports of activities, and maintain files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
Augmentable
  • Clean facilities and equipment such as dog pens and animal control trucks.
  • Prepare for prosecutions related to animal treatment, and give evidence in court.
12 more augmentable tasks locked in the report.
Durable

No durable tasks identified for this role — its real, individually-assessed tasks consistently read as augmentable (93%).

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