Animal Services Officer: Protect Animals, Serve the Community

Calaveras, County of (CA); San Andreas (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Calaveras County Animal Services seeks a dedicated professional to help enforce animal-related laws and promote responsible pet ownership. The role involves field investigations, handling animal control issues, and coordinating with other agencies to protect public safety.

The Officer I/II series requires strong communication, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in challenging situations; overtime and on-call duties may apply.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from high school; additional coursework in animal health desirable.
• One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience in the care or control of animals.
• Two years of increasingly responsible animal control experience for Officer II.

Responsibilities

• Enforces state and local laws pertaining to the control of canines and other domestic animals.
• Receive and investigate complaints and reports from the public regarding stray, dangerous, unwanted or improperly controlled animals; mitigating concerns; investigate and prepare animal cruelty cases.
• Patrols all or assigned areas of the county; issue citations for violations of domestic animal control laws.
• Operate vehicles and engage in fieldwork to locate unlicensed or unvaccinated dogs; transport, impound and release animals; dispose of ill or aged animals.
• Work cooperatively with local law enforcement in responding to potentially dangerous/potentially violent or rabid animals; testify in court as required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Calaveras County Animal Services seeks a dedicated professional to help enforce animal-related laws and promote responsible pet ownership. The role involves field investigations, handling animal control issues, and coordinating with other agencies to protect public safety.

The Officer I/II series requires strong communication, integrity, and the ability to work effectively in challenging situations; overtime and on-call duties may apply.