Public Safety Animal Control Officer

City of Corona; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Corona is seeking an Animal Control Officer to join its Police Department and help protect the community and animals. This role requires field-based work, weekend and holiday availability, and on-call readiness to ensure safety around the clock.

Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion, courage, and the ability to handle potentially dangerous animals. Certification in animal immobilization and euthanasia, plus a valid California driver’s license, are required or obtainable within 12

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of experience in enforcement and communication of animal services codes, ordinances, and regulations, and humane care/handling of animals.
• Previous animal or law enforcement experience preferred.
• Possession of a valid California Driver's License (Class C).
• Possession of, ability to obtain, or acquire within 12 months: Chemical Immobilization Certification.
• Possession of Euthanasia by Injection Certification.
• PC 832 Certification in firearms, search and seizure, and arrest practices.

Responsibilities

• Protect the community and its animals in a fast-paced, field-based environment.
• Respond to animal-related calls and enforce relevant codes and regulations.
• Communicate clearly with residents and provide professional service.

Skills

Animal handling

Dangerous animal response

Communication with residents

Safety-conscious

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Chemical Immobilization Certification

Euthanasia by Injection Certification

PC 832 Certification

California Driver's License

Job description

The City of Corona is seeking an Animal Control Officer to join its Police Department and help protect the community and animals. This role requires field-based work, weekend and holiday availability, and on-call readiness to ensure safety around the clock.

Ideal candidates demonstrate compassion, courage, and the ability to handle potentially dangerous animals. Certification in animal immobilization and euthanasia, plus a valid California driver’s license, are required or obtainable within 12