The Upshur County Sheriff is accepting applications for a full-time Animal Control Officer position. The position will include the county benefit package available to full-time employees.

The individual will be responsible to perform the required duties and functions of the Animal Control Officer. After successful completion of training, the individual will investigate animal humane welfare cases, complete training to become a certified animal euthanasia technician, and perform those functions and other duties as assigned by the Sheriff of Upshur County.

Individuals may obtain an application from the Office of the Upshur County Sheriff located in the Upshur County Courthouse Annex (Room 101) during the normal business hours of 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Completed applications received at the following address on or before the close of business on Friday, June 27, 2025 will be reviewed; however, applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Michael Coffman, Sheriff
38 West Main Street, Room 103
Buckhannon, WV 26201

Employment with Upshur County is available to all qualified applicants without regard to actual or perceived race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age or handicap. Upshur County has established a drug-free and tobacco-free work environment.