How to hire a dog control officer

How to hire a dog control officer, step by step

Here's a step-by-step dog control officer hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a dog control officer job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new dog control officer
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your dog control officer job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a dog control officer for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   Hiring the perfect dog control officer also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   Here's a comparison of dog control officer salaries for various roles:

   Type of Dog Control Officer	Description	Hourly rate
   Dog Control Officer		$10-24
   Dog Trainer	Dog trainers can be self-employed or work for animal clinics, shelters, and dog daycares, where they teach dogs commands and resolve various behavioral issues. They may also choose a specialization, such as service dog, puppy, or trick training, show dog grooming, and aggression management... Show more	$10-22
   Animal Control Officer	An animal control officer is an individual who enforces humane care regulations and animal licensing laws to maintain public safety. You are expected to perform a variety of tasks that include investigating animal cruelty cases, rescuing trapped animals, and capturing stray or dangerous animals... Show more	$11-32

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Dog Bites

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage facility access and physical security, including conducting routine patrols and CCTV monitoring.
   • Reserve police officer responsibilities motorize patrol, preliminary investigations, traffic control, general crowd control at events.
   • Assure proper annotation of administrative MWD utilization and training records used for legal reviews.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your dog control officer job description is a great way to entice the best and brightest candidates. A dog control officer salary can vary based on several factors:

   • Location. For example, dog control officers' average salary in arkansas is 47% less than in wisconsin.
   • Seniority. Entry-level dog control officers earn 59% less than senior-level dog control officers.
   • Certifications. A dog control officer with a few certifications under their belt will likely demand a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for a prestigious company or an exciting start-up can make a huge difference in a dog control officer's salary.

   Average dog control officer salary

   $16.07hourly

   $33,430 yearly

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   Entry-level dog control officer salary

   $21,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 1, 2026

4. Writing a dog control officer job description

   A dog control officer job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of a dog control officer job description:

   Dog control officer job description example

   M.G.L. Chapter 111 to ensure compliance of regulations. The Nuisance Control Officer reports directly to the

   Public Health Director and Senior Sanitarian.

   RESPONSIBILITIES

   • Responds to, investigates, interprets, and takes action to complaints, general inspections, violations
   • and to ensure properties are brought up to compliance including issuances of 40U violation tickets when prudent.
   • Collaborates with several City of Pittsfield Departments including Fire, Legal, Community Development and Building.
   • Assists the City departments, as needed, to comply with Local, State, and Federal Laws.
   • Demonstrates knowledge of all applicable city ordinances and M.G.L. Chapter 11.
   • Prepare for and testify at Board of Health 40U hearings and court proceedings.
   • Attend continuing education programs and obtain appropriate certification as needed or requested by the Public Health Director.
   • Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

   QUALIFICATIONS

   • High School Diploma or Equivalent
   • Knowledge of all applicable City Ordinances and M.G.L. Chapter 111.
   • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills needed to deal with various agencies such as public, city, social service and the courts.
   • Strong computer and organizational skills with the ability to prepare reports, communications, and to maintain records.
   • Willing to work under a variety of conditions, including but not limited to outdoors, businesses and private homes. Weekends and evenings may be required upon request.
   • Must possess a valid Massachusetts driver’s license and have the use of a registered motor vehicle.
   • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

   WORKING CONDITIONS

   This is an office-based job in a dynamic municipal building. While performing the duties of the Nuisance Control Officer, the incumbent is required to: interact and communicate frequently with the public, government officials, other staff members and boards, and/or third parties transacting business with the City. Work is frequently performed outdoors requiring incumbent to perform job functions in all weather conditions.

   PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

   Operates standard office equipment including computers and keyboards, at efficient speed; and move throughout the municipal building which may include flights of stairs. Lifts/moves objects weighing up to 10-20 pounds.

   HOURS

   Monday – Friday, 35 Hours per week

   
   SALARY

   Starting rate $19.99 - $21.10 with annual increases up to $27.68 per hour

   APPLICATION DEADLINE:

   Friday, October 28, 2022 @ 4:00PM

   Company Description

   The City of Pittsfield is the cultural, commercial, legal, and medical center of the Berkshires – a region renowned for its wonderful people, outstanding standard of living, beautiful landscapes, and the finest in cultural and recreational attractions.

   We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to promoting a multicultural work force, excellence in public service, and on-going mutual respect in our working relationships. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

   We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ+ community, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply for our open positions - recognizing and respecting that diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our public service.

   Benefits

   • Health Insurance
   • Dental Insurance
   • Life Insurance
   • Retirement Savings Plan
   • Up to 14 paid Holidays
   • Personal Days
   • Vacation Time
   • Earned Sick Leave
   • Employee Assistance Program
   • Tuition Reimbursement

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right dog control officer for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your dog control officer job on Zippia to find and recruit dog control officer candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting dog control officers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new dog control officer

   Once you've found the dog control officer candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new dog control officer first day, you should share an onboarding schedule with them that covers their first period on the job. You should also quickly complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Finally, Human Resources must ensure a new employee file is created for internal record keeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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