The Town of Southbury is seeking a responsible and compassionate individual to serve as a Part-Time Assistant Animal Control Officer. This role involves responding to complaints regarding domestic and wild animals, enforcing relevant State and Town laws, and promoting public safety and animal welfare.
- Position Type: Part-Time
- Hours: 15-25 hours per week
- Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Responsibilities:
- Respond to and investigate animal-related complaints from the public.
- Maintain daily logs and complete detailed incident reports.
- Conduct neighborhood canvasses to ensure compliance with licensing and rabies vaccination requirements.
- Patrol streets to locate stray or roaming dogs.
- Assist the Department of Health with feline and wildlife complaints following rabies response protocols.
- Issue warnings, infractions, quarantines, and legal documents related to rabies exposure, animal cruelty, and violations.
- Transport injured animals for veterinary care and arrange for removal of deceased animals.
- Provide care for impounded animals, including feeding, administering medications, and cleaning kennels.
- Support the Town’s animal adoption program for impounded and unclaimed animals.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Proficiency in safe animal handling and care.
- Ability to transport injured animals safely.
- Understanding of and ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and departmental policies.
- Strong documentation and report-writing skills.
- Ability to work effectively with Town departments and the public.
- Competence in handling suspected rabies cases.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent and experience and training in animal handling. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
- Must possess current Connecticut Animal Control Officer Certification or obtain within one year of hire.
- Rabies vaccination is required upon hire.
- Must possess a valid Connecticut driver’s license.
How to Apply:
Applications are available online. A completed application and a resume should be emailed to humanresources@southbury-ct.gov or returned to the Finance Office at 501 Main Street South Southbury, CT 06488.
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