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The city of Melrose seeks a reliable and community‑focused Regional Animal Control Officer to support animal safety and public welfare across Melrose, Wakefield, and Stoneham. This role involves responding to calls, investigating complaints, and enforcing state and local animal control laws. This position requires regular after-hours availability, including nights, weekends, and holidays. Officers must be prepared to respond immediately to emergencies, with compensation provided for off‑hours phone and in‑person responses. Ideal candidates have experience working with animals, strong judgment, and the ability to remain calm in fast-moving situations. A valid driver's license and ability to obtain required certifications, including rabies vaccination, are required. Compensation is $28.79–$29.95/hr with full benefits (40 hrs/week). Resume and cover letter to mtravers@cityofmelrose.org. EOE. Full job description is available here: www.cityofmelrose.org/jobs.aspx
Job Responsibility
Responding to calls
Investigating complaints
Enforcing state and local animal control laws
Regular after-hours availability including nights, weekends, and holidays
Prepare to respond immediately to emergencies
Requirements
Experience working with animals
Strong judgment
Ability to remain calm in fast-moving situations
Valid driver's license
Ability to obtain required certifications including rabies vaccination