Animal Control Officer: Protect Animals & Enforce Laws

Sacramento County; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state laws and county ordinances relating to animal care, licensing, vaccination, and regulation across the county.

Under supervision, you will interact with the public in a courteous but firm manner, investigate complaints, and perform duties including handling tranquilizers and euthanasia when required, at multiple county locations and hours.

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.
• Note: volunteer experience may be acceptable for minimum qualifications as specified.

Responsibilities

• Enforces and explains state laws and county ordinances relating to animal care and control.
• Enforces licensing, vaccination, and animal regulation policies of the County of Sacramento.
• Interact with the general public in a courteous but firm manner.
• Learn to safely operate tranquilizers and firearms.
• Euthanize animals when required.
• Investigate, evaluate and resolve complaints in accordance with applicable laws.
• Work at various locations throughout the County and be prepared for weekends and non-routine hours.

Skills

Animal behavior

Animal diseases

Animal care

Laws & ordinances

Job description

Sacramento County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state laws and county ordinances relating to animal care, licensing, vaccination, and regulation across the county.

Under supervision, you will interact with the public in a courteous but firm manner, investigate complaints, and perform duties including handling tranquilizers and euthanasia when required, at multiple county locations and hours.