Animal Cont. Officer

Patrol Duties

• Patrols the streets, captures and impounds stray animals, wild game, birds, and unlicensed dogs.
• Contacts veterinarian when necessary.
• Uses nets, traps, or tranquilizer gun to capture wild animals or strayed domesticated pets.
• Captures and impounds animals suspected of being rabid and observes their physical condition.
• 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.

Animal Care

• Cares for and feeds animals in the public pound and observes their physical condition and behavior.
• Destroys rabid animals in a humane way and takes their remains to State Health Clinic for analysis.

Equipment and Techniques

• Valid NJ Driver License required
• Nights and Weekends Required