Deputy Animal Control Officer
Description : Title: Deputy Animal Control Officer
Department: Health Department
Status: FLSA Non-Exempt, Public Safety Union, 40 hours per week 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday-Friday,
On-Call Nights (11pm to 8am), Weekends, and Holidays every third week.
Salary: FY21, Grade PS05 $24.38 -$29.88 per hour plus $64.75 per week Night Differential
General Summary: The purpose of this position is to enforce all relevant state statutes and town laws as they relate to the control and regulation of animals, ensure the safe return, care and handling of all residential animals, and provide protection to the residents of Norwood from annoyance, intimidation, irritation, and injury from animals; all other related work as required. This position will work 3:00pm-11:00pm Monday to Friday, with an on call rotation every 3rd week for weekends.
Essential Job Functions:*
• Maintains complete log of calls and complaints received; investigates complaints. Explains and enforces the provisions of applicable Massachusetts General Laws and town bylaws; issues citations as necessary.
• Investigates animal bites. Quarantines animals due to human bites and other animal bites. Handles a variety of animals including domestic livestock, domestic house animals such as dogs and cats, and “urban wildlife” such as raccoons, skunks and bats.
• Patrols the town as needed to secure and transport any dogs found to be in violation of bylaws; impounds such dogs when necessary.
• Controls, restrains, and when necessary, picks up and transports lost, injured, unleashed, or dangerous animals to veterinarian or kennel. Seeks to return animals to proper owners. Dispatch rabid animals.
• May work in the Animal Shelter feeding and providing general care for animals and providing light cleaning.
• Completes forms, letters, reports, etc. associated with impoundment of dogs, quarantined animals, and the assessment of fines and animal attacks.
• Provides information to the public regarding the proper way to raise and treat animals as well as how to deal with wild animals.
• Provides first aid and rescue operations for injured animals. May remove dead animals from public ways when required. Responds to emergency animal assistance requests.
• Picks up and packages animals for testing by the state when necessary.
• Performs similar or related work as required.
Minimum Requirements:*
High school education
Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Possession of a license to carry firearms.
Ability to complete Animal Control Certification
Working knowledge of applicable Massachusetts General Laws and typical town bylaws governing the control and regulation of animals. Working knowledge of canine, feline, and large animal behavior and diseases. Basic knowledge of animal husbandry and emergency veterinary procedures.
Ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with others as it relates to explaining regulations, taking enforcement action, and investigating complaints. Ability to maintain detailed records. Ability to apprehend and control vicious animals and care for them humanely. Ability to maintain composure during emergencies, in dangerous situations, and while communicating with agitated/angry residents. Ability to enforce laws and regulations firmly and impartially.
*This posting is not meant to be inclusive of all job duties or qualification requirements. Complete job description is available by emailing the contact below.
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The Town of Norwood is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V and does not discriminate based on race, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual preference or any other legally protected status.
Deadline for Applying : Dec 17, 2021
