Field Animal Control Officer

County of Monterey; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Monterey County Health Department’s Animal Services Bureau is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Control Officer to join our team to provide compassionate and effective services for the animals of Monterey County.

The position covers field services including enforcement, stray animal care, bite investigations, and public education. It requires evening/weekend availability and a valid California driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Approximately one year of experience handling animals and dealing with the public.

Responsibilities

• Patrols an assigned geographical area of the County and/or City of Salinas and transports animals in a specially equipped County vehicle.
• Responds to and investigates complaints concerning possible violations of animal control laws.
• Captures and impounds stray, injured, unlicensed, vicious or quarantined animals.
• Maintains accurate records, completes forms and writes reports.
• Issues citations for violations of animal control and licensing laws.
• Explains pet owner responsibilities to the public; participates in rabies control programs.
• Properly cares for impounded or quarantined animals; releases animals under appropriate circumstances.
• Properly destroys and/or disposes of animals.
• Serves as dispatcher when so assigned.

Job description

Monterey County Health Department’s Animal Services Bureau is seeking an enthusiastic Animal Control Officer to join our team to provide compassionate and effective services for the animals of Monterey County.

The position covers field services including enforcement, stray animal care, bite investigations, and public education. It requires evening/weekend availability and a valid California driver’s license.