Wanted: crocodile response agents - Telegraph "Experience handling crocodilians is preferred but not essential as training will be provided," applicants are told in the job advert. Competition for the jobs is expected to be fierce and previous customer service experience is considered an advantage. The duties of the post are varied including site visits, carcass recoveries and "translocation of American crocodiles." According to the Commission, it needs two more response agents to supplement their existing team of nine, in addition to 121 contracted "nuisance alligator trappers." Crocodiles are regarded as shy and reclusive, unlike the rather more aggressive alligator. Similar skills are needed to trap both animals, although "lethal capture" of crocodiles is outlawed. Last year there were around 200 complaints about crocodiles, of which only eight led to the reptiles being removed. "It's not an animal planet type job," a Commission spokesman said. There will be occasions when agents will leave crocodiles alone rather than attempt to remove them. This will be anytime they don't meet the criteria for capture that is determined by location, size and behaviour. According to the Commission it uses "safe handling techniques" and skill in dealing with crocodiles comes with experience. "This is not a practical joke," the Commission spokesman added. We already have people who trap alligators. There is someone with one arm, but I am not sure that it is from the job. Anyone interested should send an email to SNAP@MyFWC.com.