Job Prerequisites:
Job Announcement:
Simsbury Accepting Applications For Animal Control Officer
Important:
Applicants must take and pass the CPCA Animal Control Officer Written Exam prior to submitting an application.
Salary
$68,413.80 – $81,772.60
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must:
- Be 21 years of age or older at the time of hire
- Possess a high school diploma or GED
- Clearly speak and understand the English language
- Demonstrate strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Be able to multi-task and work effectively under stressful conditions
- Be proficient with technology and computer systems
Testing & Hiring Process
The selection process includes:
- Oral Board Examination
- Extensive background investigation
- Psychological examination
- Medical examination
- Controlled substance screening
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
The Animal Control Officer performs a wide range of field, enforcement, and community-focused duties, including but not limited to:
- Patrol streets to locate, capture, and transport stray domestic and wild animals to appropriate shelters
- Respond to animal-related complaints and ordinance violations, including:
- Animals running at large
- Animal bites
- Property damage
- Injuries involving animals
- Remove dead, injured, or dangerous animals from public and residential areas
- Investigate violations of animal control ordinances and issue warnings or citations
- Prepare daily, monthly, and annual activity reports
- Appear in court to testify in animal control cases
- Serve criminal or civil notices related to animal control enforcement
- Coordinate public education and outreach efforts, including:
- Bear awareness and management
- Rabies vaccination clinics
- Animals left in vehicles
- Sick or injured wildlife
- Work closely with media, public interest groups, and local businesses to promote humane animal care
- Maintain availability by radio or telephone for emergency consultation
- Exercise independent judgment during difficult or emergency situations
- Maintain and disinfect vehicles and equipment used to transport animals
- Comply with all Federal, State, and Town laws and ordinances
- Coordinate with police supervisory staff during investigations and emergencies
- Participate in budget development, equipment purchasing, and supply management
- Serve on employee committees as assigned
- Maintain uniform and grooming standards in accordance with General Order 22-3
- Maintain membership in the Connecticut State Animal Response Team
Applicants must take and pass the CPCA Animal Control Officer Written Exam prior to submitting an application
ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT
The Simsbury Police Department is a CALEA and State of Connecticut accredited organization that strives to provide the highest quality service to our community. We seek highly motivated, enthusiastic, dedicated people who are interested in a rewarding career as an Animal Control Officer for the Town of Simsbury.
HOW TO APPLY
Certified Animal Control Officer applications will only be accepted on-line through policeapp.com beginning December 22, 2025 and continuing until March 22, 2026. During the first 5 days of the job posting, preference will be given to internal applicants. All communications and notifications from the Simsbury Police Department will be done by e-mail through PoliceApp.com. Please log in to your account on regular basis to read and confirm all emails. If you have any questions about the hiring process please contact Lieutenant Matthew Christian at (860) 658-3107 or e-mail mchristian@pd.simsbury-ct.gov.
ABOUT THE PROCESS
The hiring process is expected to last a few months after the closing date. Applications will remain on file for at least one year. Applicants may reapply during any future vacancy announcements.
The Simsbury Police Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Please direct questions regarding this position to Mchristian@pd.simsbury-ct.gov
About Law Enforcement Jobs
Jobs close at 11:59 PM (Eastern) on the deadline date specified, or when the position capacity has been met, or unless otherwise specified in the announcement. If the deadline date is not specified in the announcement, the agency has sole discretion on setting the deadline and jobs may close without notice. It is the applicant's responsibility to thoroughly read and understand the deadline requirements and capacity limits as outlined by the agency.
Applicants are responsible for checking their email and logging into their PoliceApp account to monitor for updates.