Animal Control Officer

About the role

The Animal Control Officer position in Poughkeepsie, NY is responsible for impounding and disposing of stray, unlicensed, nuisance, dangerous or unleashed dogs and other animals. Duties include capturing stray dogs, responding to sick, injured, and menacing wildlife calls, investigating reports of animal abuse and cruelty, and enforcing local animal ordinances.

Responsibilities

• Captures stray dogs and transports to S.P.C.A.
• Prepares initial investigative reports on all reported dog bites and assists the Dutchess County Health Department in follow-ups.
• Responds to sick, injured and/or menacing wildlife calls.
• Responds to complaints of nuisance or stray animals.
• Picks up and disposes of dead animals.
• Picks up injured domestic animals and transports to animal hospital.
• Investigates reports of animal abuse and cruelty and takes appropriate action.
• Keeps records for city, state, and SPCA requirements.
• Keeps records of all animals impounded, sold or destroyed.
• May use tranquilizer gun, nets and other apparatus to subdue recalcitrant animals.
• May write out tickets for violation of local animal ordinances.
• Answers questions in regard to possible rabid animals.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma.
• Six (6) months of full-time, paid or volunteer work experience caring for animals in a commercial, governmental or non-profit organization.

Special Requirement

Possession of a valid New York State driver license is required.

Salary

$51,812.80

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Full Time Regular

Shift

Not specified

Hours per week

Not specified

Qualifications

None specified

Skills

Not specified

Benefits

Not specified

Contact Information

The City of Poughkeepsie Human Resources Department can be reached at:

• 62 Civic Center Plaza, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
• Email: humanresources@cityofpoughkeepsie.com

The City of Poughkeepsie is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.