Municipal Assistant Animal Control Officer #2302-6389-01

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains un-awakened." -Anatole France

Our mission is to serve the community in the most effective manner. With safe humane treatments, members of this shelter are animal lovers who care for all creatures with love. This animal shelter has over sixty dog kennels, and thirty cat compartments. It is one of the largest municipal shelters in the State of Connecticut attracting over three thousand visitors annually. Yearly, there are over 900 intakes of dogs and cats, and approximately 1,000 investigations of animal related calls and concerns.

Through its partnership with the City of New Haven Humane Commission, The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, Inc., and The North Shore Animal League, sponsors several off-site adoption events throughout the year (in addition to year-round adoptions at the shelter).

The Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter, Inc. are a vital non-profit organization that provides numerous essential services in support of New Haven’s animal shelter community. In terms of promoting animal adoption, funds are raised to help cover the costs of sheltering animals, and providing animal socialization.

To find out more information about the Friends of the New Haven Animal Shelter visit the New Haven Animal Shelter website.

• Enforces State of Connecticut Statutes and City ordinances concerning animals.
• Investigates complaints pertaining to stolen, misbehaving or dangerous animals and takes appropriate action when necessary.
• Assists the Animal Control Officer in maintaining records of all activities, complaints, arrests and daily functions including redemption and sale of dogs and receipts.
• Assists the Animal Control Officer in the responsibility for the proper care and administration of the Animal Shelter and of the dogs impounded.
• Conducts surveys of dogs in the City; prepares report of unlicensed dogs for submission to the City/Town Clerk; notifies owner of unlicensed dogs of license requirements.
• Transports impounded animals to the Animal Shelter or any other facility or agency when necessary.
• Assists the Animal Control Officer in attempting to find homes, adoption agencies, and volunteers for suitable unclaimed dogs (This would primarily be backing Kennel Workers in their essential job functions).
• Performs related work as required.

Graduation from high school; and 1 year experience in caring for animals or in animal protection work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, abilities and skills:

• Knowledge of humane methods of animal collection, care and disposal.
• Knowledge of State Statutes, City ordinances and all other regulations pertaining to animals.
• Knowledge of the geography of the City of New Haven.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and with the public.
• Ability to operate the Animal Shelter.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to respond to emergency off hour calls on a rotating basis.
• Ability to lift up to 80 pounds.

• Must possess a valid Connecticut Driver’s License at time of application and maintain it throughout course of employment.
• Must complete and pass NACA Levels 1 & 2 training program within 1 year of employment and maintain certification throughout the course of employment.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of: (1) a pre-employment background check, (2) a pre-employment physical examination, including pre-employment drug screening, (3) registration in the New Haven COVID Vaccination/Testing portal and providing proof of Vaccination status, as per the Mandatory COVID Vaccination/Testing Policy, and (4) a 120-day probationary period. Instructions and information on this pre-employment process are included in Conditional Offer of Employment.