Animal Control Officer examination
Animal Control Officer open competitive examination (M1273H) for Lakewood. Open to residents of Ocean County. File by November 23, 2026 on the Civil Service Commission's system.
Lakewood · Symbol M1273H
Open for filing until Monday, November 23, 2026 (as of November 4, 2026)
This is an open competitive examination: anyone who meets the requirements in the announcement may file. Open to residents of Ocean County.
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| Symbol | M1273H |
|---|---|
| Title | Animal Control Officer |
| Employer | Lakewood |
| Who may file | Open to residents of Ocean County |
| Announced | November 1, 2026 |
| Closing date | November 23, 2026 |
| Job specification | ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER (00264@) |
| Salary | Set by the employer; see the announcement |
Salary
Lakewood sets the pay for this examination by ordinance or contract, not by a State schedule, so we show no figure. The Commission's announcement states the salary.
What the job is
From the Commission's job specification for ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:
Under the general supervision of a supervisory official in a local government agency or institution , handles, captures and, when necessary, humanely destroys wild and strayed domesticated animals and birds; cares for impounded animals; cleans and maintains the impounding facility; may take the lead over one or more Assistant Animal Control Officers; does other related duties as required.
Examples of work it lists:
- Patrols the streets, captures, and impounds stray animals, wild game, birds, and unlicensed dogs.
- Cares for and feeds animals in the public pound and observes their physical condition and behavior.
- Contacts veterinarian when necessary.
- Uses nets, traps, or tranquilizer gun to capture wild animals or strayed domesticated pets.
The full specification lists the examples of work, the requirements and the knowledge and abilities the examination tests. The announcement's requirements govern this examination where the two differ.
Who qualifies
Read from the specification, the title 1 year of experience, a license or certification named in the specification. Where several paths are given, the lowest is stated here; the announcement's requirements govern this examination.
The requirement section of the specification for ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER:
One (1) year of experience in animal control. The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed. The experience requirement is applicable ONLY in those jurisdictions where an Assistant Animal Control Officer is also employed. Applicants seeking employment in jurisdictions where only the Animal Control Officer title is used do not have to meet this experience requirement.
License: Possession of a current and valid certificate as an Animal Control Officer issued by the New Jersey Department of Health.
The full requirements, examples of work and knowledge tested are on the specification page.
After you file
Passing candidates are ranked on an eligible list, and Lakewood appoints from it. An announcement is not a job offer. See how eligible lists work.
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