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CITY OF EAST CHICAGO lists this Animal Warden opportunity in east chicago, Indiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Animal Warden PositionProtect Animals. Serve the Community. Make a Difference.We are seeking dedicated team members with experience working with animals and a commitment to their humane care.Department: Health Department / Animal ControlPosition: Animal Warden Employment Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt Posting Period: Priority Application Review 10/16/2026 / Open Until FilledStarting Pay: $18.00 per hourPosition SummaryThe City of East Chicago is seeking a dependable and professional Animal Warden to serve in the Health Department's Animal Control Division. This position performs animal-control enforcement, animal care, public-health, and community-service duties throughout the City.The Animal Warden responds to calls involving stray, nuisance, dangerous, injured, neglected, abused, diseased, or uncontrolled animals; safely captures and transports animals; investigates complaints; assists with animal-bite and quarantine procedures; maintains required records; and enforces applicable City ordinances and state laws.The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, interacting with the public, handling animals with varying temperaments, and responding professionally to difficult or potentially hazardous situations.Primary ResponsibilitiesRespond to animal-control complaints and calls for service.Safely and humanely capture, restrain, transport, and impound animals.Patrol assigned areas and enforce applicable animal-control ordinances and laws.Investigate complaints involving stray, dangerous, neglected, abused, or uncontrolled animals.Assist with animal-bite investigations, rabies-control, and quarantine procedures.Feed, care for, and maintain safe and sanitary housing for animals in City custody.Issue warnings, notices, or citations within the authority of the position.Prepare and maintain accurate incident reports, animal records, citations, quarantine documentation, and related records.Educate residents regarding animal-control requirements, responsible animal ownership, vaccination, licensing, restraint, and quarantine procedures.Coordinate with Health Department personnel, Police, Fire, veterinarians, and other governmental agencies as necessary.Appear in court and provide testimony regarding animal-control investigations and violations.Safely operate and maintain City vehicles, animal-control equipment, and other assigned property.Follow City and Health Department safety procedures, internal controls, and documentation requirements.Minimum QualificationsHigh school diploma or GED required.Valid Indiana Driver's License is required.Previous experience in animal control, animal shelter operations, veterinary services, law enforcement, public safety, code enforcement, public health, or animal care is preferred.Experience safely handling domestic animals, particularly dogs and cats, is strongly preferred.Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with members of the public.Ability to prepare accurate records and written reports.Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and remain professional during stressful or confrontational situations.Required Credentials and TrainingValid driver's license and continued eligibility to operate City vehicles.Successful completion of applicable City pre-employment requirements.Must complete required training in animal handling and restraint, animal-bite and rabies procedures, zoonotic-disease awareness, workplace safety, de-escalation, report writing, applicable animal-control laws and ordinances, and other training assigned by the City or Health Department.Must complete State Board of Accounts internal-control training when applicable to assigned responsibilities.Must obtain and maintain any license, certification, or specialized training required by law for assigned duties.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesThe successful candidate should possess or demonstrate the ability to develop:Knowledge of humane animal handling, restraint, care, and transportation practices.Knowledge of basic animal behavior and the ability to recognize signs of aggression, illness, injury, neglect, or distress.Knowledge of or ability to learn applicable animal-control ordinances, public-health requirements, and departmental procedures.Skill in investigating complaints, documenting facts, and preparing clear and accurate reports.Skill in communicating with residents, coworkers, law-enforcement personnel, veterinarians, and public-health officials.Ability to safely operate animal-control equipment and City vehicles.Ability to de-escalate difficult situations and interact with the public professionally and impartially.Ability to maintain confidentiality and safeguard official records, City property, and public resources.Important Information About This PostingThis posting summarizes the position's primary duties and qualifications. The complete job description is available on the City's website, upon request, and during the interview process.How to ApplyAll interested applicants must complete the City of East Chicago online employment application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that the application contains complete, accurate, and current information regarding their education, employment history, qualifications, and contact information.Online applications are available on the City of East Chicago's website at: résumé may be submitted as supplemental information; however, a résumé does not replace the required City employment application. Incomplete applications may not be considered.Only applicants who meet the position requirements and are selected for further consideration will be contacted regarding the next step in the hiring process.Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable AccommodationThe City of East Chicago does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, disability, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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east chicago, IN, 46312, US
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