Animal Control Officer I/Ii

**An Amador County Employment Application is required**

Animal Control Officer I/II
Amador County Animal Control
Rate of Pay: $19.38-$25.94/hour PLUS benefits
Deadline to apply: March 24th, 2024 11:59PM

DEFINITION

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I AND II:

Under general supervision, to enforce County ordinances and State law governing the licensing, adoption, impounding, and euthanasia of animals; to collect and transport animals to the animal shelter; to care for and feed animals in the shelter; to clean and maintain shelter facilities; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I:

This is the training and first working level in the Animal Control Officer class series. Incumbents learn to apply State and County regulations concerning the humane care, licensing, impounding, adoptions and euthanasia of animals. They work under supervision until they gain experience and are able to perform the full range of Animal Control enforcement activities. An incumbent is expected to complete both Peace Officer Standards and Training PC 832 Training and Range Weapons training within six (6) months of employment.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II:

This is the journey level in the Animal Control Officer class series. Incumbents perform the full range of Animal Control enforcement activities and are required to have completed Peace Officer Standards and Training PC 832 training and Range Weapons training.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I AND II:

REPORTS TO

Director of Animal Control

CLASSIFICATIONS SUPERVISED

Animal Control Volunteers

Examples of Duties

The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all the duties listed.

• Patrols County areas in a radio-dispatched vehicle to investigate, locate, capture, and impound domestic animals.
• responds to calls and complaints from the public concerning stray, nuisance, dangerous, injured, or dead animals on county maintained roads.
• make complete investigations of animal bites and quarantines animals if necessary.
• Explains Animal Control ordinances and policies to the public and concerned parties.
• Issues licenses.
• Maintains records of animal impounding, licenses issued, and license fees collected.
• Feeds and cares for animals impounded at the animal shelter.
• Euthanizes animals in the prescribed manner.
• Cleans and maintains shelter facilities.
• Enters and retrieves information on a computer.
• Completes paperwork for dog licenses, and impounded, adopted, or redeemed animals.
• Works with other law enforcement agencies to enforce Animal Control laws.
• May transport and use various firearms.
• Documents cases for prosecution of animal abuse and noncompliance.
• May testify in court or administrative hearings.
• May perform general office duties to include record and statistical reports, financial balancing, and deposits.
• May also transport, monitor and direct Amador County Inmates while performing duties at the Animal Shelter.

Essential Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Care and feeding of various breeds of dogs and cats and other domestic and wild animals.
• Common disease of animals, their symptoms and care.
• Safe and efficient handling of large and small animals.
• Characteristics of animal behavior.
• Basic methods of animal collection and restraint.

Ability to:

• Learn County and State Ordinances and laws relating to the licensing, adoption, quarantine, impounding, humane care and treatment of animals.
• Carry out oral and written directions.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with fellow employees, the general public, and other governmental agencies.
• Drive a light truck safely while towing a stock trailer and in accordance with traffic laws.
• Care for animals in the shelter including sick and injured animals.
• Read, and interpret written material.
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public.
• Exercise good judgement in handling potential hostile individuals/situations.
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Learn general law enforcement functions and procedures.
• Perform general office duties.

Training and Experience

Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be:

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I AND II:

Education

A high school diploma or GED equivalent.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I:

Experience

Experience working with and interacting with the Public. Previous employment in an animal related field. Experience in caring and handling large and small animals is required.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II:

Experience

At least (1) year of experience comparable to an Animal Control Officer I with Amador County.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Possession of a valid 832 Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificate and Range Weapon Training within one (1) year of employment with Amador County.
• Completion of California State Humane Officer Academy within one year of hire.

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II:

• Possession of a valid 832 (Arrest, Search and Seizure) Peace Officer Standards and Training Certificate.
• Possession of a valid 832 (Firearms) Range Weapon Training.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles.

Selection Requirement:
All interested applicants must fill out an Amador County employment application.
Applications will be evaluated by a screening committee. The best qualified candidates will be selected for an interview.

For a Complete Job Description and to apply, please visit:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/amadorgov
and select the job posting for Animal Control Officer I/II

**Applications will only be accepted through the above website**

AMADOR COUNTY HUMAN RESOURCES
810 Court Street, Jackson, CA 95642
(209) 223-6456
Fax: (209) 223-6426 .
www.amadorgov.org

Amador County is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.38 - $25.94 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Multiple locations