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.
Working for the Town of Southbury means being part of a dedicated team that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of residents every day. Southbury offers the opportunity to build a rewarding career while serving a community known for its quality of life, New England charm, and a strong sense of community. We value professionalism, collaboration, and public service, and we are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can take pride in their work. Southbury provides the chance to make an impact while enjoying competitive benefits and working in one of Connecticut’s most desirable communities.
- Position Type: Part-time / On-call Coverage / Weekends, Holidays, Leave Coverage
- Hours: 16-20 hours per week
- Salary: $22.00-$25.00 per hour
- Benefits: Eligible for sick and vacation pay
Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Animal Control Officer, the Assistant Animal Control Officer:
- Responds to and investigate animal-related complaints from the public.
- Maintains daily logs and completes detailed incident reports.
- Conducts neighborhood canvasses to ensure compliance with licensing and rabies vaccination requirements.
- Patrols streets to locate stray or roaming dogs.
- Assists the Department of Health with feline and wildlife complaints following rabies response protocols.
- Issues warnings, infractions, quarantines, and legal documents related to rabies exposure, animal cruelty, and violations.
- Transports injured animals for veterinary care and arranges for removal of deceased domestic animals.
- Provides care for impounded animals, including feeding, administering medications, and cleaning kennels.
- Supports 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
Interested candidates should submit a Town of Southbury employment application, resume and cover letter (all in pdf format) to hr@southbury-ct.gov.
Deadline to Apply
Position will remain open until filled.
The Town of Southbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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