Animal Safety Officer- Extra Help

City of Oxnard; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Oxnard is seeking an Extra Help Animal Safety Officer to uphold animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. The role involves direct community engagement, responding to animal-related incidents, and completing detailed incident reports.

This temporary, extra-help position emphasizes on-call responsiveness and adherence to city policies. A valid California driver’s license and a high school diploma or GED are required, with background checks and English

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of customer service experience.
• Excellent communication and public interaction skills.
• Must be able to work with the community and handle animals with care.

Responsibilities

• Rescuing trapped animals
• Investigating cases of animal cruelty
• Responding to calls for service involving dead animals
• Educating the public on animal safety rules and regulations
• Providing expert testimony in court cases
• Writing incident reports

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Oxnard’s Police Department is seeking an Extra Help Animal Safety Officer. The Animal Safety Officer will maintain public safety by implementing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. The Animal Safety Officer will work with the community and provide exceptional service when dealing with the community, their pets and dead animals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Rescuing trapped animals
• Investigating cases of animal cruelty
• Responding to calls for service reference dead animals
• Educating the public with animal safety rules and regulations
• Providing expert testimony in court cases
• Writing incident reports

Payroll/Classification Title:

Animal Safety Officer

SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:

This classification is distinguished from the Animal Safety Officer, Senior in that it provides routine animal safety control, animal care and transportation, and City patrol to identify and address violations.

Extra Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the city’s benefits plan and policies you will not be eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law, due to the short duration of your employment. You will be provided paid leave in accordance with City policy. Additionally, the City requires enrollment in a retirement programs as the City does not participate in social security. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at-will and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• Responds to calls for service and investigates aggressive animals and/or animal bite reports; gathers details and information related to incident; documents information and determines need for animal transportation and/or quarantine.
• Patrols the city for violation of animal ordinances; transports stray/loose or injured animals; reviews vaccination information; identifies violations and issues notices or citations to animal owners.
• Responds to animal nuisance complaints and investigates violations; contacts animal owners; determines appropriate actions to resolve issues; replies to reporting individuals.
• Investigates animal cruelty reports; interviews witnesses and gathers information and evidence; collects and transports animals as required; testifies in court as needed.
• Prepares and maintains work-related documents, records and reports.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED

EXPERIENCE:

• Possess sufficient experience in dealing with the public to explain and enforce animal control rules and regulations by having at least one year of customer service experience.

LICENSE:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C California driver’s license.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Successful completion of a police background investigation may be required, with requirements determined by the City of Oxnard.
• A Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (Penal Code 832) must be obtained within one year of appointment.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing

There is currently one (1) Extra Help Animal Safety Officer position within the Police Department

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City’s direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY:

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT:

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781

dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Vivian Morales at [e-mail].

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.