Job Details

The Town of South Kingstown seeks an experienced professional for the position of part time Assistant Animal Control Officer. The position enforces all animal related Town Ordinances and State laws; investigates animal-related concerns and complaints and issues citations for Town Ordinance violations; returns lost animals to their owners; and provides education and awareness to the general public in regard to responsible ownership, and the proper treatment and care of animals.

This highly visible position reports to the Captain of Administration. The Assistant Animal Control Officer works to guarantee operational efficiency, effectiveness, and safety needs, and to ensure compliance with local ordinances and laws; maintains proper animal records and files; responds to all types of complaints and implements a plan based on current compendium recommended by the Rhode Island Rabies Control Board; investigates violations of animal control ordinances and issues warnings or citations as required; appears in court to testify regarding animal control cases and removes injured, dangerous, or dead animals from Town streets and residential premises.

This position requires someone with considerable knowledge of the care, handling and behavior of dogs, cats and other small animals. This position also requires someone with a love of animals, exceptional people skills, and expert knowledge in the standards, laws, and regulations of animal care. The Assistant Animal Control Officer must have knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment. Applicants must possess strong computer skills, including word processing, excel, and database management.

Qualified candidates will have a High School diploma or GED equivalent and one (1) year of experience in handling of animals or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Certification by the National Animal Care & Control Association as an animal control officer is preferred upon hire, and is required to be obtained following employment within twelve (12) months of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Successful completion of a pre-employment physical and a thorough background investigation is required. This part time position currently works a regular schedule of 17 hour per week, consisting of Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4pm to 7pm as well as Saturday and Sunday 8am to 12pm. This part time Council 94 position starts at a rate of $19.12 per hour, and upon successful completion of the six-month probationary period, increases to $20.36 per hour. To apply, please submit your application, cover letter, and resume to jobs@southkingstownri.com or by mail to the Personnel Administrator, Town Hall, 180 High Street, Wakefield, RI 02879. Applications are available for download on the Town’s website www.southkingstownri.com. This position will be posted until March 23, 2023 at 11:59pm.