An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.
Animal Control Officer City of Boston Animal Care and Control Boston, MA Job Details Full-time $51,711.10 - $71,555.76 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Retirement plan Qualifications Driver's License Animal control response Investigation evidence collection Local ordinances
Full Job Description Overview:
This is a provisional appointment. Brief Job Description (essential functions of the job): Under the general direction of the Director of Animal Control, removes any dog or other animal that is injured, maimed, or diseased.
Responsibilities:
Enforces all Animal Control Laws as defined in Massachusetts General Laws and all City of Boston Ordinances related to Animal Control and their provisions providing for public safety and the well-being of animals. Performs quarantine inspection in places where animals are housed, sold, or used for any purpose, and inspects homes for quarantine suitability. Serves and delivers notices of quarantine. Makes and prepares complaints against owners of dogs not properly licensed and collared. Picks up stray and unlicensed dogs and other animals. Keeps records of the number of animals removed, their owners, the number of complaints, and other information required by law. Performs related work as required.
Minimum Entrance Qualifications:
At least one (1) year of animal control or related experience or certification as an Animal Control Officer is strongly preferred. One (1) year of experience in the review of citizen complaints of violations of Municipal Law preferred. Good knowledge of rules and regulations, of laws to process complaints, interpret, and apply pertaining laws, ordinances, and rules. Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job. Must have and maintain a Massachusetts driver's license.
CORI CHECK REQUIRED BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED
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AFSCME /RA-14A
Hours per week: 35 Apply for this job. Email this job to a friend. Share on your newsfeed. The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category. The City of Boston has played a role in causing and perpetuating the inequities in our society. To break down these barriers, we are embedding equity and inclusion into everything we do. We define equity as ensuring every community has the resources it needs to thrive in Boston. This requires the active process of meeting individuals where they are. Inclusion is engaging every resident to build a more welcoming and supportive city. We are building a city for everyone , where diversity makes us a more empowered collective.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$51,711.10 - $71,555.76 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan
