Animal Welfare & Enforcement Officer

County of Sacramento; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Sacramento is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state laws and county ordinances relating to animal care and regulation, including licensing, vaccination, and impounding procedures.

The role requires handling both domestic and exotic animals, training in euthanasia safety, and interacting with the public to explain regulations. A background check and driver license may be required.

Qualifications

• Six months of paid full-time experience as an Animal Care Attendant or similar in a public sector setting.
• One year of paid full-time or volunteer experience in animal care/treatment (vet tech, kennel, SPCA, zoo, 4-H, or farm).
• One year of paid full-time experience enforcing and/or explaining laws and regulations to the public.

Responsibilities

• Enforce and explain State laws and County ordinances related to care and control of animals.
• License, vaccinate, and regulate animal care per County policies.
• Interact with the public in a courteous but firm manner and investigate complaints.

Skills

Animal handling

Public interaction

Regulatory knowledge

Euthanasia safety

Job description

County of Sacramento is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce state laws and county ordinances relating to animal care and regulation, including licensing, vaccination, and impounding procedures.

The role requires handling both domestic and exotic animals, training in euthanasia safety, and interacting with the public to explain regulations. A background check and driver license may be required.