City of Hartford

  • Assistant Animal Control Officer

  • CITY OF HARTFORD, CT
  • Hartford, Connecticut United States View Map
Description

Vacancy is in the Animal Control Division of the Hartford Police Department. Under general supervision of the Chief of Police performs moderately difficult work in impounding and caring for unlicensed, roaming, injured, mistreated, diseased, vicious or dangerous dogs or other animals. Maintains records of all activities, complaints, arrests and daily functions including redemption and sale of dogs and receipts. Transports impounded animals to the pound or Humane Society. Responsible for the proper care and control over the pound and the impounded dogs. Prepares quarantine notices and forwards them to the State and owners of diseased dogs. Answers all complaints and enforces the State Statutes and City Ordinances regarding animals. Conducts surveys of dogs in the city; prepares reports of unlicensed dogs and forwards them to the Town Clerk's Office; notifies owners of unlicensed dogs of license requirements. Tries to find homes for suitable unclaimed dogs. Transports animal remains to Health Department for autopsy. Investigates complaints of stolen dogs. The above essential duties and responsibilities are not intended as a comprehensive list; they are intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may be required to perform additional related duties.

This is a Hartford Police Union position. The hours of this position are 40 per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of:
  • Humane procedure of animal collection, care and disposal.
  • State Statutes, City Ordinances and all other regulations regarding animals.
  • The geography of the City of Hartford.


Ability to:
  • Keep records and prepare reports.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public.


Qualifications

Open to all applicants who meet the following qualifications:

Graduation from a standard high or vocational school and two (2) years experience in caring for animals including some experience in animal protection work.

If already a certified Animal Control Officer in the State of Connecticut, please attach a copy of your certification to your application for further consideration by the department.

A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. A DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT SUBMITTED WILL BE VERIFIED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.

If selected for the position, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening examination, and a background check. If appointed, you will be required to serve 3-12 months of probation. This examination and employment process is subject to all federal, state, and municipal laws, rules and regulations.

Other Information

  • Application must be completed in its entirety, including required documentation. Applications without proper documentation shall result in your disqualification.
  • All correspondence and information concerning the application and testing process will occur via email, unless otherwise requested at the time of application.
  • Please be sure to check your junk and spam email for all recruitment communication.
  • Applications via facsimile or email are not accepted.

EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCES AND LEGAL NOTICES
  • Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application. A completed City of Hartford Residency Affidavit including proof of residency as indicated on the RESIDENCY AFFIDAVIT may be submitted.
  • Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.
  • American With Disabilities Act:The Human Resources Department provides reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you need accommodation in the application or testing process, please contact the Human Resources Department.
  • An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer: The City of Hartford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.




Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
City of Hartford

City of Hartford

860-757-9800

Hartford is the capital city of the U.S. state of Connecticut. It is located in Hartford County on the Connecticut River, north of the center of the state, 24 miles (39 km) south of Springfield, Massachusetts. Its 2006 population of 124,512 ranks Hartford as the state's second-largest city, after Bridgeport. New Haven, 40 miles (64 km) to the south, has a population nearly identical to that of Hartford. Greater Hartford is also the largest metro area in Connecticut and 45th largest in the country (2006 census estimate) with a metropolitan population of 1,188,841.

Nicknamed the "Insurance Capital of the World"​, Hartford houses many of the world's insurance company headquarters, and insurance remains the region's major industry. Almost 400 years old, Hartford is among the oldest cities in the United States, and following the American Civil War, Hartford took the mantle of the country's wealthiest city from New Orleans. In 1868, Mark Twain exclaimed: "Of all the beautiful towns it has been my fortune to see, Hartford is the chief"​.

With a new convention center and hotel, a recently completed science center, the reclaimed riverfront, and an infusion of residential and commercial ventures in the city, Hartford has begun to attract new development, especially downtown, after years of relative stagnation. It is home to the nation's oldest public art museum (Wadsworth Atheneum), the oldest public park (Bushnell Park), the oldest continuously published newspaper (The Hartford Courant), the second-oldest secondary school (Hartford Public), and until its recent closure, the sixth-oldest opera company in the nation (Connecticut Opera).

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