Part Time Animal Control Officer

WE ARE HIRING!

The Town of Hudson, NH is now accepting applications for: 

PART-TIME ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Job Summary

The Animal Control Officer will enforce laws concerning the care and treatment of animals, protect and rescue domesticated animals, and maintain public health standards.

Supervisor Received

Reports to the Administrative Bureau Commander and receives direct supervision Lead Fulltime Animal Control Officer.

Examples of Duties

• Receives calls from Police dispatch and drives the assigned vehicle to locations.
• Investigates alleged animal abuse, violations of ordinances related to animal care or behavior, or reports of injured, stray, sick, or dangerous animals; interviews individuals having contact with the animal, such as the owners.
• Takes possession of animals that show signs of neglect, inhumane treatment, disease, or malnutrition.
• Transports animals to agency, shelter, or veterinarian, as appropriate, while attempts to locate owners are made, and/or when the animal needs to be impounded or investigated for diseases such as rabies.
• Patrols assigned areas in animal control vehicle, seeking animals that are stray, sick, injured, or deceased; provides minor medical treatment when needed.
• Completes records and forms and prepares reports concerning daily activities, citations given, and investigations done.
• Provides information on and answers inquiries concerning licensing, microchips, vaccinations, euthanasia, adoptions, spaying and neutering, and other related matters.
• Uses department-issued tools to collect and/or capture animals according to established protocol.
• Testifies as an expert witness in legal proceedings when needed.
• Speaks to community groups and at community events about proper care and feeding of pets and the value of pet population control. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Physical Abilities Required

• Must enjoy working with animals.
• Ability to remain patient in trying situations.
• Ability to communicate with members of the public and to obtain their cooperation and compliance. 
• Ability to read, comprehend, and explain state and local laws, regulations, and ordinances as they pertain to animal control.
• Familiarity with the problems involved in organizing work and developing effective work methods both in the field and in the office.

Minimum Qualification Required

High School Graduate or GED required.

 Requires possession of a valid driver’s license.

Pay

Pay $20.96 pending experience

Apply

Please send applications to rcloutier@hudsonnh.gov or drop off at Hudson Policy Department, 1 Constitution Drive, Hudson, NH 03051