| One of the most rewarding, enjoyable and | | | | where you will submit the application form as well |
| exciting job opportunities available for animal | | | | as your resume. |
| lovers in New York State is becoming an officer | | | | To increase the chances that you will be |
| for the American Society of the Prevention of | | | | considered for the position, make sure that you fill |
| Cruelty to Animals (also known as ASPCA). | | | | out the application form completely. Always bear |
| ASPCA officers are in-charge with reporting and | | | | in mind that most of the applicants for the job |
| dealing with cases related to animal cruelty or | | | | opening are competitive so it is best to include |
| abuse in the state. The duties of the officers | | | | your achievements that will be helpful for the |
| include the investigations of complaints regarding | | | | position. You can also include seminars that you |
| animal mistreatment. Below are the guidelines that | | | | attended. Make sure that the seminars deal with |
| individuals can follow if they are interested in this | | | | animal cruelty or animal abuse. To have an |
| job opportunity. | | | | advantage over other applicants, do not forget to |
| How to Become an ASPCA Officer | | | | prepare a well-written and impressive cover letter |
| If you want to get the position, it is important to | | | | for your resume. You can also include a reference |
| prepare all the requirements including a high school | | | | letter from former colleagues, superiors or |
| diploma, a driver's license as well as a proof of | | | | teachers. |
| residency in New York State. It is also important | | | | As soon as you are recruited, you should pass a |
| that the applicant be at least 21 years old. | | | | series of examinations and trainings. The trainings |
| Additionally, to have advantages over other | | | | aim to improve the investigative skills and |
| applicants, it is best to have sufficient | | | | knowledge on officers on laws concerning animal |
| understanding on computer applications. Above all, | | | | cruelty. Afterwards, the association will require |
| it is necessary to have excellent investigative | | | | you to get a license to carry firearms legally. |
| skills. | | | | Benefits |
| To apply for the position, you can visit the Jobs | | | | When it comes to benefits, ASPCA officers have |
| page at the website of the American Society of | | | | an average annual salary of $45,000. In addition to |
| the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Look at the | | | | the salary, the officers are also entitled to free |
| Anti-Cruelty Division and search for the job | | | | medical, dental and eye check-ups. Moreover, |
| openings in New York State. If the position is | | | | they also get 401k. |
| available, then you should click the link to the page | | | | |