Assistant Dog Warden/Enforcement Officer

Assistant Dog Warden/ Enforcement Officer

Location: Armagh

Job Type: Temporary | part time ( 20 hours per week)

Salary: £13.26

The Client: Local Government body based in Armagh city, Banbridge and Craigavon, serving local residents.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Pay - Earn a great hourly rate while gaining valuable experience.

• Supportive Team - Work with a friendly and professional team that values collaboration.

• Community Driven - Work within the local community providing a safe environment

About the Role

We are recruiting an assistant dog warden/Enforcement Officer to join the team at Armagh city, Banbridge and Craigavon Council. This role is ideal for individuals with the ability to work well within a team in the service of their community and providing a service which aims to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Key Responsibilities

• To undertake, as required, the full range of duties in connection with the council's powers under Dogs legislation including in particular:-

• Patrolling streets and public places.
• Investigation of complaints in accordance with the Police and Criminal Evidence (NI) Order 1989 as appropriate.
• Detecting and dealing with straying or uncontrolled dogs.
• Detecting and dealing with infringements of the legislation, including issuing notices where necessary under Article 36, Dogs (NI) Order 1983 and the Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act (NI) 2011, the Dog Control Orders Regulations (NI) 2012.
• Detecting and dealing with dogs prescribed under the Dangerous Dogs (NI) Order 1991.
• Collecting stray or unwanted dogs and taking them to the appropriate kennelling facility.
• To inspect and make recommendations for the registration of breeding establishments and guard-dog kennels under the Welfare of Animals Act 2011 

How to Apply

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment while making a real impact. Apply now!

**Applicants must be authorised to work in the UK and Ireland. We are unable to sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.**