Jurisdiction: Towns & Villages

Jurisdictional Class: Exempt (pending jurisdictional classification)

Adopted: 8/28/92

 

 

                                                                     DOG CONTROL OFFICER

 

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: An employee in this class is responsi­ble for carrying out the provisions of the Agriculture and Markets law deal­ing with seizing, impounding and destroying of stray and dangerous dogs.  The work is performed under the general direction of the Supervisor and Town Board, or Mayor and Village Board with wide leeway for the exercise of inde­pendent judgment in the handling of individual cases or complaints.  An employee in this class must possess skill in handling dogs and other small animals and be able to work independently in the field.  This is a Public Officer position.  A Dog Control Officer does related work as required.

 

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES:  (Illustrative only)

Seizes and impounds stray and dangerous dogs;

Destroys unclaimed and dangerous dogs in accordance with provisions of Law;

Receives complaints from the public regarding dog nuisances;

Attempts to locate owners of seized dogs;

Maintains records of work performed and makes reports;

Issues appearance summons and arrest warrants and participates in court proceedings, including preparing reports and providing information, testi­mony, and evidence;

Enforces quarantine laws and orders applicable to dogs;

Tranquilizes uncontrollable animals;

Investigates reports of cruelty to animals;

May assist in taking a dog census.

 

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Good knowledge of laws and regulations dealing with the seizure, impoundment and destruction of stray and dangerous dogs; good knowledge of local geogra­phy; good knowledge of the methods and procedures for handling dogs and other domestic animals; working knowledge of the identification features, tempera­ments, and characteristics of the various breeds and types of dogs; ability to meet and deal effectively with the public; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

 

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Although this position is in the exempt class, gradu­ation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one year of work experience involving the handling of dogs or other small domestic animals is suggested.