Animal Control Officer

The Town of Saugus is seeking qualified applicants for Part-Time Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for enforcing ordinances relating to the control, impoundment and disposition of animals. This includes responding to and investigating calls and complaints from residents relating to animal issues such as unleashed dogs, stray animals, animal cruelty and working with the animal owner to ensure they comply with all animal ordinances and policies. The Animal Control Officer will oversee animal health and rabies control in domesticated animals and wildlife populations, including performing barn inspections and implementing the quarantine and subsequent release of animals.

The Animal Control Officer attends Board of Selectmen and Board of Health hearings regarding animals; attends court hearings.

Apprehends and impounds dogs, especially any involved in biting incidents; transports animals from the pound to local shelters to be adopted; works with kennel staff to house animals adopted from the pound; performs first aid on pets and wildlife as necessary; euthanizes pets and wildlife that are severely injured.

Qualifications: Associates Degree Preferred; Completion of the Animal Control Officers Association of Mass Academy preferred; required within two years of hire and completion of the Massachusetts Animal Fund ACO Core Competency Training required within 1 year.

Please submit application and resume by email to:

gchristina@saugus-ma.gov

Applications will be kept on file for a period of one year.

The Town of Saugus is an equal opportunity employer.

Federal Law forbids discrimination based on race, religion, sexual orientation,

national origin, age, marital status, or disability.