Animal Control Officer I

City of Perris; Perris (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Perris is seeking candidates for animal control roles to enforce laws, respond to emergencies, and educate the public on animal care. The position involves working within the Municipal Enforcement Department to address animal-related issues and ensure compliance with regulations.

Ideal candidates will have experience in animal control, knowledge of relevant laws, and the ability to handle challenging situations safely and professionally.

Qualifications

• One year of animal control experience is desirable.
• Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by training in animal care and control.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license required or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and communicate laws and ordinances pertaining to animal control.
• Respond to animal emergencies and public inquiries.
• Educate the public on animal care and welfare.

Skills

Animal control procedures

Operate motor vehicle

Record keeping

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Under supervision to enforce and communicate laws and ordinances pertaining to the treatment and control of large and small animals; to respond to animal emergencies; and to educate the public on animal care.

This recruitment will fill multiple vacancies in the Municipal Enforcement Department. The City is seeking candidates with experience in animal control.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Exercises no supervision.

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles of law enforcement, and regulations pertaining to animals.
• General principles of animal care, and disease treatment and prevention.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary for animal control.
• Basic mathematical principles and operations
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
• Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

• Learn to operate a variety of animal control equipment and tools in a safe and effective manner.
• Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment and software.
• Operate a motor vehicle safely.

Ability to:

• Learn methods and techniques of licensing, controlling, and disposing of animals.
• Learn methods and procedures of animal collection and impoundment.
• Learn operational characteristics of animal control equipment and tools.
• Learn, interpret, apply and enforce pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes and regulations related to animal control.
• Identify breed and gender of animals.
• Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
• Prepare clear and concise reports.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from the public.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Exercise good judgment, flexibility, creativity, and sensitivity in response to changing situations and needs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted during work.

Experience:

One year of animal control experience is desirable.

Training:

Equivalent to a high school diploma supplemented by training in animal care and control.

License or Certificate:

• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license and insurability at regular rates for the City’s automobile insurance.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a PC832 Certificate.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, Animal Control Certification recognized by the State of California.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, a Euthanasia Certificate
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year, CPR and First Aid Certificates.
• Certified in weapon’s handling, and chemical capture procedures, including chemical tranquilizer and deployment devices.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 60 lbs.; exposure to heat, cold, noise, outdoors, chemicals, syringes, and needles; ability to travel to different sites and locations.