Address
Post Office Box 174
Pennington, NJ 08534
Contact
Email: info@njcacoa.org
Posted 02/05/2026
Borough of Wharton, NJ
Job Title: Part Time Animal Control Officer (PT ACO)
Rate:
• $100/week for on call hours
• 4:00 pm- 8:00 am Monday-Friday
• 4:00 pm Friday to 8:00 am Monday
• Callouts Minimum of 5 hours at $35/hour
Job Description:
After hour and weekend as well as coverage for the Primary Municipal ACO for ACO services to Wharton and other contracted Municipalities. Duties include but are not limited to responding to calls for animals in distress, strays, injured or dead animals. The PT ACO may also be responsible for enforcing County and State animal regulations and laws relating to cruelty to animals, dangerous or vicious animals and animal bites.
Qualifications:
• Must be certified in the State of New Jersey through the State Health Department for Animal Control
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experienced in working with and handling domesticated and wild animals
• Be effective in purpose and method of animal control trapping
• Must have a valid NJ driver’s license
• Must learn and apply local and State animal ordinances
• Preferred Morris County resident or within proximity to the border
• Must have no criminal history related to animal abuse or neglect
• Must be physically capable of heavy exertion in the field and outside; Position requires walking and standing for long periods of time and strenuous lifting of 50+ lbs or more
• Duties require the ability to climb stairs, bend, kneel, crouch and crawl; as well as reach and hold objects or animals
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and maintain necessary reports and records
• Prepare ACO services as described
• Testify in court as needed
Contact:
Send Resume to BOROUGH OF WHARTON, DEPARTMENT OF POLICE, 10 ROBERT STREET, WHARTON, NJ 07885-1997
Posted 02/05/2026
Borough Bloomingdale, NJ
Borough Bloomingdale is looking for a part-time Animal Control Office
The Borough of Bloomingdale is seeking a part-time NJ State Certified Animal Control Officer for an active and fast paced department. Coverage areas include Bloomingdale, Butler, Riverdale, Pompton Lakes, Wanaque, Ringwood and Kinnelon. Hours will include a varied schedule of on call overnights, weekends and some holidays. In addition, there are animal shelter responsibilities. Applicants will be required to ride along for two 4hour shifts as part of the interview process. Experienced animal handling preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
Requirements and qualifications:
• New Jersey driver’s license
• Animal Control Officer’s certification from the New Jersey Department of Health
• Reside close enough to the coverage area to respond within a 15-to-30-minute timeframe
• Ability to follow protocol, use good judgment, common sense and situational awareness
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Physical and work environment:
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions
• Physically demanding requiring repeated, kneeling, bending, lifting, walking
• Ability to work at a steady pace while maintaining safety and professionalism
Work schedule:
• Steady schedule of after hours on call some weeknights and weekends
• Additional coverage as department needs arise
• May require in office hours at shelter facility
• Estimated 15 to 22 hours a week
Duties include but not limited to:
• Responding to calls of stray dogs
• Calls of concern for domestic and wildlife animals
• Safe capture and transport of animals to shelter, emergency veterinarian or rehabilitator
• Pick up dead animals and proper disposal
• Care of animals at shelter
• Writing detailed reports on activities daily
Please fill out online Borough of Bloomingdale APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT (click here)
Post Office Box 174
Pennington, NJ 08534
Email: info@njcacoa.org