Animal Services Officer I/II — Protect, Rescue & Enforce

The County of El Dorado; Diamond Springs (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The County of El Dorado is recruiting for Animal Services Officer I/II in Diamond Springs, CA. This role enforces state, county, and city animal laws, conducts investigations, issues citations, and may perform animal rescues and euthanasia as needed.

Training and experience evaluation will determine eligibility and referral to vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of animal care and

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school.
• One year of experience in caring for animals and in explaining and enforcing regulations and procedures to the public.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complaints about nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, neglected/injured, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals.
• Conduct initial investigations of animal cruelty and bites; arrange identification and quarantine as needed.
• Explain state and local laws related to care and control of animals to the public.
• Issue citations for violations; patrol assigned areas with County vehicles.
• Rescue wild, stray, unlicensed domestic animals and livestock; transport injured animals; perform euthanasia as required.
• May assist with shelter operations as needed.

Skills

Animal care experience

Regulatory enforcement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The County of El Dorado is recruiting for Animal Services Officer I/II in Diamond Springs, CA. This role enforces state, county, and city animal laws, conducts investigations, issues citations, and may perform animal rescues and euthanasia as needed.

Training and experience evaluation will determine eligibility and referral to vacancies within the Health and Human Services Agency. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and at least one year of animal care and