On Call Animal Control Officer

Summary

Westport, MA | On Call Animal Control Officer

Do you enjoy working outdoors, helping animals, and serving your community? We are hiring a Part-Time on Call Animal Control Officer to join the Board of Health team.

Pay Rate: $23-$25 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Respond to calls involving loose, injured, abandoned, or mistreated animals
• Enforce local and state animal control laws
• Educate residents about responsible pet ownership
• Work with police, veterinarians, shelters, and wildlife professionals
• Issue citations and keep basic records
• Respond to occasional after-hours animal emergencies

What We're Looking For:

• Someone reliable, calm, and comfortable working independently
• A person who cares about animals and public safety
• Good communication skills and sound judgment
• Prior animal, public safety, or outdoor work experience is helpful-but not required

The Work: This role includes outdoor fieldwork in all weather conditions and may involve physically and emotionally challenging situations. Every day is different.

Why Apply:

• Make a real difference in your community
• Meaningful, hands-on public service work
• Stable municipal position working with a supportive town team

Job Description

Westport, MA | On Call Animal Control Officer

Do you enjoy working outdoors, helping animals, and serving your community? We are hiring a Part-Time on Call Animal Control Officer to join the Board of Health team.

Pay Rate: $23-$25 per hour

What You'll Do:

• Respond to calls involving loose, injured, abandoned, or mistreated animals
• Enforce local and state animal control laws
• Educate residents about responsible pet ownership
• Work with police, veterinarians, shelters, and wildlife professionals
• Issue citations and keep basic records
• Respond to occasional after-hours animal emergencies

What We're Looking For:

• Someone reliable, calm, and comfortable working independently
• A person who cares about animals and public safety
• Good communication skills and sound judgment
• Prior animal, public safety, or outdoor work experience is helpful-but not required

The Work: This role includes outdoor fieldwork in all weather conditions and may involve physically and emotionally challenging situations. Every day is different.

Why Apply:

• Make a real difference in your community
• Meaningful, hands-on public service work
• Stable municipal position working with a supportive town team