Animal Control Officer I/II - Full-Time Field & Compliance

City of Santa Fe Springs; Crescent City (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Del Norte County is seeking qualified candidates for the Animal Control Officer I/II positions. This full-time role enforces animal control ordinances, licenses, and impounds, and may require court testimony with duties including public education and enforcement actions.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and completion of an NACC/ACO certification within 12 months. Officer II requires two years of related experience or equivalent duties, with weekend and holiday commitments as

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of a basic Animal Control Officer training certification within 12 months.
• For ACO II, two years of experience or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Enforces county animal control ordinances, licensing, impounding and disposal of animals.
• Patrols assigned areas to locate, capture and impound animals.
• Explain laws and policies to the public; file violations and citations.
• Testifies in court regarding citations and dog-related cases.
• Care for impounded animals; process licensing and adoptions.
• Maintain records and prepare reports on daily activities.
• Assist in investigations of animal bites and rabies control.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Public interaction

Discretion & confidentiality

Education

High school or equivalent

Basic ACO certification (NACC or equivalent)

AA/AS in related field (desirable)

Job description

Del Norte County is seeking qualified candidates for the Animal Control Officer I/II positions. This full-time role enforces animal control ordinances, licenses, and impounds, and may require court testimony with duties including public education and enforcement actions.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma and completion of an NACC/ACO certification within 12 months. Officer II requires two years of related experience or equivalent duties, with weekend and holiday commitments as