| MADACC handles
an estimated 13,400 animals annually covering the
entirety of Milwaukee County with a population of
960,000. Applications are currently being accepted
for the position of Animal Control Officer to
establish a candidate eligibility pool to fill
future openings in this position.
MAJOR DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Animal Control Officers are
responsible for: providing timely and quality
rescue and confinement of stray, exotic and
quarantine animals in the community; providing
services that address the public health and safety
issues involved with stray and abandoned animals
on the cities' streets; responding to animal
service requests from various law enforcement
agencies, the Milwaukee Department of Neighborhood
Services, and health departments throughout the
county; training and educating the community on
animal care and licensing ordinances.
MAJOR QUALIFICATIONS &
ABILITIES
Candidates for the position of
Animal Control Officer must meet the following
minimum requirements: possess high school diploma
or equivalent; have a valid Wisconsin drivers
license; familiarity with roads and highways of
the county; excellent organizational skills and
strong initiative; ability to accurately complete
intake records and document activities; a thorough
understanding and dedication of the philosophies
of animal welfare; must be able to lift "live
weight" in excess of 60 pounds safely;
possess the computer skills to perform data entry
to maintain and update computerized records;
ability to work a varied schedule including
nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary for this position is
$14.30 per hour. Benefits include vacation and
sick leave earned on an accrued basis and paid
holidays. Applicants must live in Milwaukee
County.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Apply in person only. Milwaukee
Area Domestic Animal Control Commission, 3839 West
Burnham Street, West Milwaukee, WI 53215
MADACC IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
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