Dog Warden

Description Of Work

Position Definition: Plans, organizes, and supervises a canine control program; enforces Connecticut State Dog Statutes, related laws and City regulations, and manages a dog pound.

General Duties

• Receives oral or written direction from Supervisor.
• Plans and organizes work according to authorized procedures.
• Sets up work for Assistant Dog Warden and Kennel Keeper.
• Oversees files of licensed dogs.
• Responds to dog complaint calls.
• Investigates vicious, diseased, or stray dogs.
• Patrols City for stray or unlicensed dogs; captures and removes stray or vicious dogs to dog pound.
• Issues summonses to violators.
• Arranges for return, adoption or disposal of impounded dogs.
• Oversees care and treatment of impounded dogs in City pound.
• Purchases materials and supplies for pound.
• Works closely with police officers and the City maintenance division removing injured or dead dogs from City streets.
• Prepares narrative and statistical reports for Supervisor and State Canine Control officials.
• Supervises assistants as necessary.
• Reports work accomplished to Supervisor.

Additional Duties

• Oversees the survey of City residents annually to assure registration of all dogs.
• Collections fees as required and transfers to appropriate City account.
• Maintains records of complaints and related files.
• Develops written and statistical reports as required.
• Aids police or public in responding to animal emergencies other than dogs.

Supervised By

Receives general direction from designated Supervisor, and or their designate.

Required Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of dogs, including handling, transport, sheltering, care, and feeding.
• Knowledge of laws, regulations, and ordinances related to canine control.
• Ability to learn laws, regulations, and ordinances related to canine control.
• Ability to handle sick, injured, or dead wildlife.
• Ability to euthanize dogs or wildlife.
• Ability to prepare specimens for rabies testing.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports.
• Ability to deal effectively with those contacted.
• Sufficient stamina and good health to perform occasionally strenuous physical tasks.
• Ability to work in poor weather, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school or GED.
• Two years of experience in canine handling, care, or control.

Special Licenses/Certifications

• Valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Ability to obtain a handgun permit.

Note

The above is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and responsibility.