Animal Control Officer

Boston; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston is seeking a provisional Animal Control Officer to enforce local and state animal control laws under the direction of the Director of Animal Control. The role involves removing injured or diseased animals and ensuring public safety and animal welfare.

Responsibilities include quarantine inspections, serving notices, handling stray and unlicensed animals, and meticulous record-keeping. Strong knowledge of laws, effective communication, and a MA driver''s license are required or preferred.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• One year of animal control experience or certification preferred.
• Must have and maintain a Massachusetts driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Remove injured, maimed, or diseased animals under the Director of Animal Control.
• Enforce Massachusetts General Laws and City of Boston ordinances related to Animal Control.
• Perform quarantine inspections and inspect homes for quarantine suitability; serve notices.
• Picks up stray and unlicensed dogs and other animals; maintains records as required by law.
• Make and prepare complaints against owners of unlicensed dogs.
• Perform related work as required.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Detail-oriented

Massachusetts driver's license

Education

Animal Control Officer certification

Job description

This is a provisional appointment.

Under the general direction of the Director of Animal Control, removes any dog or other animal that is injured, maimed, or diseased.

• Enforces all Animal Control Laws as defined in Massachusetts General Laws and all City of Boston Ordinances related to Animal Control and their provisions providing for public safety and the well-being of animals.
• Performs quarantine inspections in places where animals are housed, sold, or used for any purpose, and inspects homes for quarantine suitability. Serves and delivers notices of quarantine.
• Makes and prepares complaints against owners of dogs not properly licensed and collared.
• Picks up stray and unlicensed dogs and other animals.
• Keeps records of the number of animals removed, their owners, the number of complaints, and other information required by law.
• Performs related work as required.

• At least one (1) year of animal control or related experience or certification as an Animal Control Officer is strongly preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in the review of citizen complaints of violations of Municipal Law is preferred.
• Good knowledge of rules and regulations, of laws to process complaints, interpret, and apply pertaining laws, ordinances, and rules.
• Must be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Must have and maintain a Massachusetts driver's license.

CORI & SORI CHECK REQUIRED

DRIVER'S LICENSE CHECK REQUIRED

BOSTON RESIDENCY REQUIRED

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA-14A

Hours per week: 35