Animal Control Officer

Bergen County Animal Shelter and Adoption Center is looking for full-time and per-diem Animal Control Officers. We are an open admission, municipal shelter adhering to a no-kill philosophy under the guidelines of the Asilomar Accords. We currently provide Animal Control services to 49 municipalities.

Examples of work::

Patrol, capture and impound both domestic and wild animals.

Capture and impound animals suspected of being rabid.

Recognize sick and injured animals and arrange for medical care.

Be certified in legal, humane and euthanasia methods.

Care for and feed the animals in the shelter, following disease control protocols.

Interpret laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines and apply them to specific situations including assisting in the investigation of alleged violations of state anti-cruelty statutes.

Write detailed incident reports and provide photographic evidence if needed.

Testify in court for alleged violations of the law.

Handle complaints from the public and be able to provide educational assistance or remedial actions.

Understand, support and educate residents regarding feral cats and Trap Neuter programs.

Requirements:

State Certified as an Animal Control Officer.

Knowledge of the use of equipment used in Animal Control such as traps, nets, ketch poles.

Must have the ability to use computer equipment and be trained in the computer programming specific to the Animal Control department.

Valid NJ Driver's License and NJ resident.

Full-time applicant must be available for on-call animal emergency situations.

Be available ALL shifts including weekends and evenings.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Ability to Relocate:

• Teterboro, NJ 07608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person