Animal Control Officer

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Part-time Hours :

25 hours

Salary :

$24.00 (Hourly)

REQUIREMENTS

: Appointee must have a valid driver's license and one (1) year of animal control experience . Possession of a current and valid certificate as an Animal Control Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.

RESPONSIBILITIES

: Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a local government agency or institution, handles, captures, and, when necessary, humanely destroys wild and strayed domesticated animals and birds; cares for impounded animals; cleans and maintains the impounding facility; may take the lead over one or more Assistant Animal Control Officers; does other related duties as required. patrols the streets, captures, and impounds stray animals, wild game, birds, and unlicensed dogs. Cares for and feeds animals in the public pound and observes their physical condition and behavior. Contact veterinarians when necessary. Captures and impounds animals suspected of being rabid and observes their physical condition. Destroys rabid animals in a humane way and takes their remains to the State Health Clinic for analysis. Handles complaints regarding wild and stray animals, and licensed and unlicensed domesticated animals. Enforces the rabies control program and issues summons for violations of local or state animal control ordinances. Cleans and maintains sanitation of the impounding facility; washes and scrubs the facility, cleans up feces and urine, and dips and bathes animals, to rid them of fleas and ticks. Promotes the adoption of animals and arranges for their spaying and neutering. Where authorized to serve as the designated Humane Law Enforcement Officer for the jurisdiction, investigates, signs complaints, arrests violators, and otherwise acts as an officer for the detection, apprehension, and arrest of offenders against animal welfare and animal cruelty laws and ordinances. Prepares clear, sound, accurate, and comprehensive reports of inspections and other reports containing findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Maintains essential records and files. Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units. Interested candidates may apply online to this position no later than April 30, 2026, by submitting an application, resume, and cover letter to the Township of Irvington. Incomplete applications will not be considered

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Township of Irvington is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, gender, ancestry, national origin, social status, or physical disabilities.