Supervising Animal Control Officer

The Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for Supervising Animal Control Officer who is assigned to specific geographical areas or a shelter and are responsible for supervising Animal Control Program staff engaged in licensing, animal regulation enforcement, animal care and complaint investigation activities, and other shelter and/or field related services. The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Animal Care Division.

For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Animal Control Officer job description.

Work Schedule: Must be available for standby/call-back duty and weekend shifts. Applicants must indicate availability on the application to be considered.

Penal Code (PC) 832 Course Training: Supervising Animal Control Officer incumbents are required to complete a PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course within one (1) year of date of hire. PC 832 course must have been completed with adherence to the Requalification Requirement (Three Year Rule), and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Some criminal convictions may preclude applicants from completing the PC 832 course training. For more information on the PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course and specifics on the Three Year Rule, please visit the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) web site.

Uniforms: Employees must provide their own uniforms; those in regular positions will receive an annual uniform allowance of $425.

Physical: Applicants must be able to lift up to 100 pounds in order to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild. Applicant must be able to perform in inclement weather.
Travel/License: At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance is required by the person operating the vehicle, and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Employees in this class may be required to use personal vehicles. Mileage reimbursement is available.

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing duties as a journey-level Animal Control Officer. NOTE: Trainee-level experience is not considered qualifying and must be clearly separated on the application from time spent at the journey-level position.

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the County application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the County Application and Supplemental Questionnaire.
Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment County Application and Supplemental Questionnaire by 5:00 PM, April 12, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the County Application and/or Supplemental Questionnaire.

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