Animal Services Officer

Salary : $45,824.69 - $55,700.32 Annually
Location : Colton, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 23/24-00078
Department: Police Department
Opening Date: 03/13/2024
Closing Date: 3/27/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
Definition
THE COLTON POLICE DEPARTMENT HAS AN IMMEDIATE OPENING AS A
ANIMAL SERVICES OFFICER
DEFINITION:
Under the general supervision of a Police Sergeant, enforces City, State and Federal animal control laws, codes, regulations, and ordinances; take stray and/or vicious animals into custody and transport them to the local animal facility; distributes animal licenses to City residents.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Animal Services Officer is a non-sworn position responsible for maintaining and enforcing City, State, and Federal animal control laws and regulations, collecting stray and dead animals, and distributing animal licenses. This classification is distinguished from the sworn classification of Police Officer by the performance of duties directly applicable to animal control (only) and in that it has limited police powers prescribed by the law.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
The Animal Services Officer may supervise over lower level staff or volunteers.
Essential Functions
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Respond to citizen complaints pertaining to dead and stray animals within the City limits; remove dead animals from streets and other public property; and take into custody stray and/or vicious animals that are a nuisance to the public.
• Patrol City streets and look for any acts that are in violation of City, State or Federal laws, codes, regulations, and/or ordinances including stray dogs or cruelty to animals; issue citations to animal owners for failure to comply with rules and regulations.
• Investigate reports or complaints of cruelty to animals and take corrective action.
• Responsible for the care of animals that are in custody; feed and water animals as necessary; transport animals to the County pound; decide on the disposition of animals.
• As is necessary, may be required to euthanize animals.
• Maintain and compose animal control reports for higher-level personnel; make recommendations regarding animal control methods and procedures; implement any changes to approved changes in animal control standard operating procedures.
• Maintain prompt and regular attendance.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Qualifications
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess:
Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Some directly related college level course work is desired.
AND
Experience: Six (6) months of animal handling experience are highly desirable.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid class C California driver's license.
• Must be 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year from appointment, a PC 832.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain within one year from appointment, an Animal Control Officer Certification required by CACO.

Additional Information
Knowledge of: Operations and standard operating procedures of an animal control program. Methods and techniques for properly handling and caring for injured animals. Basic medical protocol for the treatment of animals. Complex principles and practices of animal control. Applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations. Operational characteristics of animal control standard equipment. Occupational hazards and standard safety practices. Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing.
Ability to: Handle a variety of animals safely and in a humane fashion. Perform a variety of basic medical and emergency protocols in the treatment of animals. Courteously respond to community issues, concerns, and needs. Analyze animal control issues and develop and implement an appropriate response. Analyze and evaluate new and existing service delivery methods and standard operating procedures. Make adjustments to standard operating procedures as is appropriate. Apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Work independently. Respond to issues and concerns from the community. Understand and follow instructions. Establish and maintain effective working relationships. Manipulate animal control tools and equipment. Effectively operate a vehicle on City streets.
Recruitment and Selection Process
The candidates with the most desired qualifications and best meet the city's needs will be invited to participate in the Oral Board Interview process. Candidates successful in this process will have their names certified to an eligibility list. This list is valid for one (1) year.
Disaster Service Worker Government Code Section 3100
Positions designated in the Colton Police Civilian Employee Association receive the following benefits:

• Employees receiv the following salary increases:
  • 7/2024 receive a 1.5% salary increase
• Cafeteria Amount for the purchase of medical, dental and vision insurance is $1,425.00/mo effective July 1, 2023.
• Employees hired on or after May 1, 2018, shall have a maximum cap of $500 for cash in-lieu.
• Up to 80 hours per year of vacation accrued for 0 - 5 years of service
• Up to 96 hours of sick leave (8 hours accrued monthly)
• 12 paid holidays (per calendar year)
• 20 floating holiday hours (per fiscal year)
• California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) for Miscellaneous Members:
  Classic Members hired prior to 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.7% @ 55
  Classic Members hired after 6/1/2012 benefit level is 2.5% @ 55
  PEPRA Members hired after 1/1/2013 benefit level is 2% @ 62
• CalPERS 4th Level 1959 Survivor Benefit
• City paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage
• City paid life insurance coverage in the amount of $50,000
• City does not participate in the Social Security System
• Tuition Reimbursement - up to $2,500 per fiscal year after passing probation.
• Six month probationary period.

01
Do you possess a current State of California Class "C" driver's license or higher?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you possess a High School Diploma or Equivalent?

• Yes
• No

03
The position requires to work weekends, some holiday's, and call outs. If you are willing to work weekends, some holiday's, and call-outs, please answer Yes. If not answer No.

• Yes
• No

04
As an Animal Services Officer, you will be subject to working with vicious, unfriendly, and/or injured animals. Are you willing to work with such animals?

• Yes
• No

05
Describe any experience you may have with Animals.
06
You will be working in the Police Department and subject to a thorough background investigation including a Personal History Questionnaire and pre-employment physical. Please indicate "I understand" of the investigation and pre-employment physical you will subject to. If you do not understand and will not participate in the thorough investigation, please type "No".
Required Question