Fairfield - P/T Animal Control Officer
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The Town of Fairfield is seeking applicants for the position of
Part-Time Animal Control Officer
Applicants must have a valid Connecticut Driver’s License and pass an extensive background check. Applicants must have good communication skills, experience with animals, be able to pick up and move 50 pounds or more during emergencies and required to work independently at times. Applicant must also have the ability to respond to emergency call outs for service in a timely manner.
Applicants will be required to pass a minimum 100 hours of mandatory training during first year of employment. Some computer skills are necessary for report writing and various Animal Control Officer programs.
Part Time Animal Control Officers respond to complaints involving roaming dogs, barking dogs, dog bites, cruelty, sick wildlife and rabies related complaints. They are responsible for the enforcement of animal laws for the State of CT and Town of Fairfield. Animal Control Officers also complete computerized reports on complaints as needed, answers phones, and show adoptable dogs to the Public. With proper training, employee would also be required to control/contain sick or vicious animals as needed. Training provided for Tactical Baton, Pepper Spray and Taser.
Applications for employment are also available online (www.fairfieldct.org) or can be picked up at the Human Resource Department, 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield CT.
Please direct questions regarding this position to pmiller@fairfieldct.org
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp, PublicSafetyApp, FireFighterApp or EmployementApp account to monitor for emails, scheduling and process updates.