Humane Officer

Calling all ANIMAL LOVERS!

ABR is recruiting a Humane Officer for the Portage County Humane Society!

Animal Control provides a multi-faceted range of services pertaining to domestic animal management within Portage County. Humane Officers provide 24/7/365 and work a rotating “on-duty” schedule. Humane Officers are tasked with mediating a wide array of situations. A high degree of professionalism is required at all times. The work is tremendously rewarding and offers daily opportunities to make a difference not only in the lives of individual animals but the entire community. Each day offers something new and you will definitely never find yourself bored in this position.

• Enforce local ordinances and Wisconsin State Statutes as they pertain to animal law
• Provide for the welfare of the domestic animals of Portage County
• Act as an ambassador for the Humane Society and Portage County Animal Control
  
  

This is a DIRECT HIRE and the wage is starting at $16.00 per hour. The Portage County Humane Society offers PTO, a cell phone, safety equipment, certifications and Health Insurance.

Qualifications

• Must possess good interpersonal skills and be able to deal effectively with the public in stressful situations.
• Must possess the oral and written communication skills necessary to handle inquiries from the public, other organizations, municipalities, veterinarians and businesses.
• Work a rotating schedule of on-duty shifts requiring response at all hours of the day.
• Must be able to effectively present information.
• Excellent animal handling skills are required.
• Good organizational skills and basic computer knowledge are required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must consent to a background check.
• Must have a good driving record and valid Wisconsin driver’s license.
• Must live in Portage County
  
  

ABR is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and disability or protected veterans status. PandoLogic. Keywords: Animal Control Officer, Location: Plover, WI - 54467