ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II

Field/Shelter Services – Full Time
Salary: $4,410.36 - $5,943.92 Monthly 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Patrols an assigned geographical area in a light truck observing for violations or responding to incidents.

· Inspects animal facilities to ensure conformance to laws; explains violations and need for correction of such things as poor sanitary conditions, inadequate food, sick or injured animals and over-crowded conditions; issues citations as appropriate.

· Captures both domestic and wild animals using equipment and methods appropriate for animal abatement and control; may require chasing, climbing fences and crawling under houses.

· Issues citations, licenses, warnings and/or legal notices.

· Reports to a field command post established to provide extended hours of animal containment, capture and relocation, in emergencies such as brush fires, floods or animals loose on public thoroughfares.

· Serves as office information officer and radio dispatcher; receives and responds to in-person and telephone requests for information and animal control services from citizens and other public agencies; dispatches officers to routine incidents.

· Enforces sections of the Penal Code pertaining to cruelty to animals.

· Assists the Department of Regional Planning by inspecting property and premises to determine compliance with zoning ordinances involving the housing of animals when special permits are required; recommends approval or rejection based upon adequacy of facilities.

· Present departmentally prepared and approved educational programs, including lectures, slides and demonstrations at schools and civic meetings as needed.

· Operate tranquilizer gun equipment for use in the capture and seizure of animals in circumstances in which there is eminent danger to human life, public safety or property as needed. 

·  Pick up small dead animals manually and load into truck; loads larger animals, such as horses or cows, using a truck-driven winch and harness as needed.

· Testify in court as to facts related to violations of animal control laws as needed.

· Act as officer-in-charge as required when needed. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Six months of experience at the level of Animal Control Officer I* for an animal control regulatory agency. Possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832**.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:

*Experience at the level of Animal Control Officer I refers to experience enforcing State, County and City codes and ordinances governing animal control including the care and treatment, impounding, quarantine, licensing vaccination, and regulation of a variety of animals.

**A copy of a P.C. 832 Certificate - (Penal Code Section 830.9 required training in order to issue citations and service warrants for Animal Control Officers) must be attached to the application at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the required documents, you must either email them to [email protected] or fax them to (562) 422-3187 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title. Desirable Qualifications: Additional credit will be given to qualified applicants beyond the Minimum Requirements in the following areas:

· Duties

· Trainings/Certifications

· Lead Experience

APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.