Agriculture, Animal Control, Health Department, High School Diploma, Law Enforcement, Legal, Lift/Move 50 Pounds, On Call, Regulations
LOCATION
Webster, NY
POSTED
13 days ago
Order#: NY1633716
Dog Control Officer, Part-Time/On-call
The Town of Webster is seeking candidates for part-time Dog Control Officers for day, evening and weekend on-call/call-in shifts to assist with the control and protection of the dog population and the protection of persons, property and domestic animals from dog attack and damage. Duties include instituting court action for violations of relevant rules and regulations of the Agricultural and Market Law.
https://www.ci.webster.ny.us/174/Animal-Control
Typical Duties:
Acknowledges dog complaints and investigates and takes appropriate action in compliance with state and local rules, regulations and ordinances
Captures, restrains and transports dogs to impounding/holding area or owners
Records dog bites, and submits copies to County and/or State Health Department
Testifies in court regarding dog control violations
Preferred Qualifications:
Webster residency
Experience and knowledge in handling and controlling animals humanely and effectively under stressful or emergency circumstance
Experience and knowledge assessing animal behavior and making effective decisions regarding dangerous animals
Ability to successfully interact with law enforcement and members of the public in situations where relations may be confrontational or strained
New York State Nuisance Wildlife Control license
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
Must be available for assigned shift, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to sit, stand, maintain physical activity for extended periods of time in a variety of environments, indoors and outside, including during inclement weather.
Background Checking:
Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check, physical and drug testing.
Qualifications
Webster residency strongly preferred
Special Requirements
Valid driver license. Background Checking: Applicants will be subject to a pre-employment background check, physical and drug testing.