Field Service Officer
We are on a mission to promote the welfare of animals and to improve the lives of animals both in the shelter and throughout our community.
How does a Field Service Officer help achieve this mission?
- Our Field Service Officers are responsible for upholding Maryland State Laws and the Washington County statutes in regard to animal welfare
- Capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals
- Investigating cases of animal cruelty
- Providing expert testimony in court
- Rescuing trapped animals
- Writing incident reports
- Educating the public on the humane treatment of animals
What qualifications does a candidate for Field Service Officer need to be considered?
- You must be 18 yrs. old to apply
- You must have a valid driver's license and a clean criminal background check.
- Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.
Four other important facts to know:
- Normal schedule will coincide with, but may vary within, the HSWC normal business hours, based on departmental needs.
- Must be able to work a rotating on call schedule.
- Must reside within 30 miles of HSWC, 13011 Maugansville Rd Hagerstown, MD 21740, for on call response time
- We offer a full range of employee benefits!
Please visit our website to see the full job description for this position. Click on ‘Get Involved’ and follow that to our Job Opportunities link!
If you have these qualifications and desire to make a change in the lives of animals, apply!
The Humane Society of Washington County (MD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
