Animal Cont. Officer

Under direction, handles, captures and, when necessary, humanely destroys wild and strayed domesticated animals and birds; cares for impounded animals; cleans and maintains the impounding facility; may take the lead over one or more Assistant Animal Control Officers; does other related work. Responsibilities Patrols the streets, captures and impounds stray animals, wild game, birds, and unlicensed dogs. Contacts veterinarian when necessary. Uses nets, traps, or tranquilizer gun to capture wild animals or strayed domesticated pets. Captures and impounds animals suspected of being rabid and observes their physical condition. Cares for and feeds animals in the public pound and observes their physical condition and behavior. Destroys rabid animals in a humane way and takes their remains to State Health Clinic for analysis. Handles complaints regarding wild and stray animals, and licensed and unlicensed domesticated animals. Enforces the rabies control program and issues summons for violations of local or state animal control ordinances. Qualifications Valid NJ Driver License required. Nights and Weekends Required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Township Of Woodbridge