NOW HIRING • We are seeking dedicated team members with experience working with animals and a commitment to their humane care. APPLY HERE: https://www.eastchicago.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=100...
Department: Health Department / Animal Control
Position: Animal Warden
Employment Status: Full-Time | Non-Exempt
Posting Period: Priority Application Review 10/16/2026 / Open Until Filled
Starting Pay: $18.00 per hour
Position Summary:
The City of East Chicago is seeking a dependable and professional Animal Warden to serve in the Health Department's Animal Control Division. This position performs animal-control enforcement, animal care, public-health, and community-service duties throughout the City.
The Animal Warden responds to calls involving stray, nuisance, dangerous, injured, neglected, abused, diseased, or uncontrolled animals; safely captures and transports animals; investigates complaints; assists with animal-bite and quarantine procedures; maintains required records; and enforces applicable City ordinances and state laws.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working independently, interacting with the public, handling animals with varying temperaments, and responding professionally to difficult or potentially hazardous situations.
