Animal control officer, Āpiha whakahaere kararehe
Also known as
- Animal and bylaws services officer, animal safety and compliance officer, community safety and compliance officer
Animal control officers investigate and respond to reports of animal abuse. They also capture and care for stray or dangerous animals.
Your pay could be
$55K
Lower
$67K to $89K
Most common
$102K
Upper
How does this pay compare?
Pay is before tax
Animal control officers
- usually work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends and may work part time
- usually work in offices or residential and commercial areas and may travel locally
- may work in all weather and hazardous conditions
- need to be practical, safety conscious and work well under pressure
Tasks
- Provide care for animals.
- Maintain operational records.
- Write operational reports.
- Testify at legal or legislative proceedings.
- Check physical condition of people or animals.
- Issue warnings or citations.
- Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
- Clean facilities or equipment.
- Inspect facilities to ensure compliance with security or safety regulations.
- Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
You usually need experience to become an animal control officer and a qualification may be useful.
You need
- a driver licence
You may need
- experience in similar work
- a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Care (Level 3)
- a New Zealand Certificate in Animal Management (Level 4)
- to get a Firearms Licence
- to get a controlled substance licence
If you’re in school
You usually need NCEA Level 2 to do the study or training for this job.
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