Assistant Animal Control Officer

City of Hartford•Ct 06103, CT

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Vacancy is in the Animal Control Division of the Hartford Police Department. Under general supervision of the Chief of Police performs moderately difficult work in impounding and caring for unlicensed, roaming, injured, mistreated, diseased, vicious or dangerous dogs or other animals. Maintains records of all activities, complaints, arrests and daily functions including redemption and sale of dogs and receipts. Transports impounded animals to the pound or Humane Society. Responsible for the proper care and control over the pound and the impounded dogs. Prepares quarantine notices and forwards them to the State and owners of diseased dogs. Answers all complaints and enforces the State Statutes and City Ordinances regarding animals. Conducts surveys of dogs in the city; prepares reports of unlicensed dogs and forwards them to the Town Clerk's Office; notifies owners of unlicensed dogs of license requirements. Tries to find homes for suitable unclaimed dogs. Transports animal remains to Health Department for autopsy. Investigates complaints of stolen dogs. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties. This is a Hartford Police Union position. The hours of this position are 40 per week.

Requirements

Graduation from a standard high or vocational school
Two (2) years experience in caring for animals including some experience in animal protection work.
If already a certified Animal Control Officer in the State of Connecticut, please attach a copy of your certification to your application for further consideration by the department.
A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION.
If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check.
If appointed, you will be required to serve 3-12 months of probation.

Nice To Haves

Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
Eligible Veterans may be given preferential points.
If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check.

Responsibilities

Impounding and caring for unlicensed, roaming, injured, mistreated, diseased, vicious or dangerous dogs or other animals.
Maintaining records of all activities, complaints, arrests and daily functions including redemption and sale of dogs and receipts.
Transporting impounded animals to the pound or Humane Society.
Ensuring proper care and control over the pound and the impounded dogs.
Preparing quarantine notices and forwarding them to the State and owners of diseased dogs.
Answering all complaints and enforcing State Statutes and City Ordinances regarding animals.
Conducting surveys of dogs in the city.
Preparing reports of unlicensed dogs and forwarding them to the Town Clerk's Office.
Notifying owners of unlicensed dogs of license requirements.
Finding homes for suitable unclaimed dogs.
Transporting animal remains to Health Department for autopsy.
Investigating complaints of stolen dogs.