Animal Control Officer (Part-Time)

The Town of Clinton seeks applicants for the role of part-time Animal Control Officer. The Animal Control Officer is responsible for the safety of the public and the welfare of animals through the enforcement of the Town’s ordinances and regulations and the application State laws as they pertain to animals. The Animal Control Officer must have the ability to competently and consistently perform essential job duties, including, but not limited to, the following:

• Serve as dog officer pursuant to M.G.L. c. 140, § 151
• Respond to complaints and concerns of the public with regard to dog and other animal disturbances and nuisances, rabid animals, livestock killings
• Investigate and take appropriate action regarding reports/complaints of animal bites and process rabies specimens as necessary
• Respond to and investigate reports/complaints of animal cruelty
• Locate and capture stray, injured, diseased animals and transport to Town animal shelter or animal hospital as appropriate
• Enforce Town ordinances/regulations and applicable state statutes relating to dog and animal control
• Interact and coordinate with Police Department, Board of Health, Town Departments, County agencies, other municipalities and veterinarians, as required
• Work with Police Department, as necessary, to provide support in animal control investigations and to arrest violators of animal control ordinances, regulations or laws.
• Keep accurate records and reports of complaints made and actions taken
• Perform other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• General knowledge in the care and handling of domestic animals, livestock and common urban wildlife
• Knowledge of Town ordinances/regulations and State laws related to animal control
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions related to animal and dog control
• Ability to effectively organize work and to work independently
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to prepare and maintain written records and reports in a clear and accurate manner
• Ability to interact effectively with residents and with local and state authorities
• Ability to safely and humanely capture, handle, and care for domestic and non-domestic animals

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Three (3) years of previous experience in handling, capturing, transporting and caring for domestic animals, livestock, and common urban wildlife;

Special Requirements

• Must be available on an “on-call” basis 24 hours a day to provide emergency services, as required, on evenings, week-ends and holidays
• Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s license and be Massachusetts State certified as an Animal Control Officer.

Miscellaneous Information

Physical Requirements:

Primary work setting involves operating an animal service vehicle and working in the field at the scene of animal control situations. Must be able to tolerate unpleasant sights, sounds and odors when handling animals that are stray, injured, diseased or dangerous. Must be able to perform moderate physical activity, such as, walking on uneven terrain, climbing, balancing, bending, kneeling, stooping, stretching, twisting and crawling, and lifting up to 25 lbs. Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 pounds, and push and pull up to 200 pounds, as required.

TO APPLY, send completed employment application to employment@clintonma.gov. Application deadline, Friday, October 30, 2026.

Town of Clinton EOE/AA