Animal Control Officer: Field Enforcement & Care

Sacramento County, CA; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County in California is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state laws and county ordinances, oversee licensing and vaccination, and manage animal regulation policies across the county.

The role emphasizes public interaction, safety, and the ability to handle and investigate animal-related concerns, including euthanasia and tranquilizer use as trained, with strict adherence to regulations and training requirements.

Qualifications

• Six months of paid full-time experience as an Animal Care Attendant in a public sector environment.
• One year of paid full-time or volunteer experience in the care and treatment of animals.
• One year of paid full-time experience enforcing and/or explaining laws and regulations to the public.

Responsibilities

• Enforces and explains state laws and county ordinances relating to the care and control of animals.
• Enforces licensing, vaccination, and animal regulation policies of the County of Sacramento.
• Interacts with the general public in a courteous but firm manner.
• Investigates, evaluates and resolves complaints in accordance with applicable laws.

Skills

Animal handling

Public interaction

Rule interpretation

Safety awareness

Job description

Sacramento County in California is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state laws and county ordinances, oversee licensing and vaccination, and manage animal regulation policies across the county.

The role emphasizes public interaction, safety, and the ability to handle and investigate animal-related concerns, including euthanasia and tranquilizer use as trained, with strict adherence to regulations and training requirements.