Animal Control Officer

City of Poughkeepsie

Job Description

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:
This is routine work involving the responsibility for impounding and disposing of stray, unlicensed, nuisance, dangerous or unleashed dogs and other animals. The work is carried out in response to complaints from residents in the municipality, in accordance with the provisions of New York State Law and the local animal ordinance. In addition, the incumbent must work closely with the Dutchess County Health Department in regard to possible rabid animals. An individual in this title enforces state laws pursuant to Article 7 of the New York State Agriculture and Markets Law, including dangerous dog enforcement and prosecution. Court-ordered seizures are initiated and carried out by this office. Incumbent may be in physical danger from the animals to be impounded or in danger of verbal or physical abuse from owners. Work is carried out under the general direction of an administrative employee of higher rank in part through the submission of daily activity reports
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma AND six (6) months of full-time, paid or volunteer work experience caring for animals in a commercial, governmental or non- profit organization.

This is a full time job