ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER III

Field/Shelter Services – Full Time
Salary: $4,702.46 - $6,337.46 Monthly 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

· Serves as lead Animal Control Officer performing investigations in the more complex cases involving enforcement of animal control regulations which are likely to require knowledge of court decisions or intent of the law.

· Reviews field reports and citations prepared by Animal Control Officers for completeness and accuracy, makes necessary corrections and refers reports to higher-level personnel for review, as required.

· Maintains effective relations with other County departments, outside agencies, contract cities and the public.

· Handles the more dangerous animals; assists and advises Animal Control Officers with enforcement and investigative problems; captures animals which require the use of tranquilizer equipment.

· Serves as office information officer and radio dispatcher; receives in-person and telephonic requests for information and animal control services from citizens and public agencies; answers questions and dispatches officers to incidents, as required.

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

· Reviews and assesses the performance of staff and prepares performance evaluations.

· Performs other duties to provide training or to meet technological changes or emergencies, as necessary.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Three years 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.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Additional credit will be given to qualified applicants beyond the Minimum Requirements in the following areas:

· Duties

· Trainings/Certifications

· Supervisory Experience

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