Animal Control Officer

Accepting applications for the position of Animal Control Officer. This is animal apprehension and control work.  Work involves apprehending and transporting dogs, cats and other animals.  Work is performed under general supervision in accordance with applicable laws, ordinances and regulations.  Position issues citations, and when necessary upon need, testifies in court.

Position includes frequent walking, standing and lifting or carrying of items up to 50 pounds.  Enters and exits a vehicle numerous times throughout the day.

Salary Range: $37,498 to $49,432 annually plus benefits.  All applicants will be required to take a written examination on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.

Requirements: High school diploma or GED.  Possession of the National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) certification and/or possession of the Basic Humane Agent Training course certification by Ohio Police Officer Training Academy (OPOTA).  If not certified at the time of hire date, one of the two certifications must be obtained within 6 months of hire date and the second certification must be obtained within 18 months of hire date.

Application packets (includes examination information) may be obtained from the Human Resources Office located on the second floor of City Building, One Donham Plaza, Middletown, Ohio or may be downloaded from the website at http://www.cityofmiddletown.org/jobs. Deadline to submit application is Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. EOE/Drug-free workplace.