Animal Control Officer II


Salary
$55,331.34 - $77,856.75 Annually
Job Region
West
Department/Division
Community Development / Animal Care Administration
Organization
City of Sacramento
City
Sacramento
State
California
Job Requirements

Experience:

Eighteen months of experience in animal care or animal control, of which six months must be in public contact work and the enforcement of rules and regulations.

AND

Education:

 Possession of a High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Driver License:

Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Certifications:

 Must possess or obtain the State of California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Penal Code 832 (Arrest and Firearms) Certificate during probationary period and throughout the course of employment.  Failure to maintain the certificate could be cause for discipline.

Must possess or obtain the American Red Cross Standard First Aid Course Certificate during probationary period and throughout the course of employment.  Failure to maintain the certificate could be cause for discipline.

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Animal Control Officer II coordinates and performs a variety of animal control and compliance functions, including patrolling assigned areas; monitoring and enforcing animal control regulations; responding to animal control inquiries and complaints from the public; issuing citations and warnings; and performing all animal related public safety and health duties.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a journey level classification in the Animal Control Officer series.  At the discretion of the appointing authority, positions in this classification may be flexibly-staffed, and are usually filled by advancement from the lower level Animal Control Officer I classification.  Appointment to the II level requires that the employee performs the full range of duties of the class and meets the qualification standards for the class. Work in this class is distinguished from that of Animal Control Officer I by a greater understanding of the laws and ordinances related to animal control and compliance and complexity of the assignments received. The Animal Control Officer II is distinguished from the Senior Animal Control Officer in that the latter performs the full, first-line supervisory duties such as plan, evaluate, and assign the work of subordinates.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

This classification receives technical and functional supervision from a Senior Animal Control Officer.  This classification may train and lead others engaged in similar work.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Investigate reports of animal cruelty, nuisances, and potentially dangerous animals; communicate with and advise owners of loose animals.
  • Patrol City streets, neighborhoods, and/or other designated areas in order to monitor, remove, transport, and locate stray, vicious, trapped, injured, and/or dead animals.
  • Rescue and impound stray animals; use remote chemical immobilization equipment; vaccinate, photograph, and process impounded animals prior to kenneling; transport injured animals to veterinary hospitals for treatment.
  • Assist law enforcement personnel and other agencies by taking animals into custody due to death, emergencies, arrests, and/or police investigations.  May be required to forcibly enter a residence to obtain an animal.
  • Enforce City and State laws, regulations, and ordinances related to animal control.
  • Compile case evidence and prepare animal control cases for court; provide court testimony and render opinions on the nature of case animals.
  • Issue warnings and citations for violations of animal control regulations and may be required to testify in court or at administrative hearings.
  • Safely operate rifles, shotguns, and tranquilizer equipment to capture, humanely euthanize animals, or defend the public from vicious or uncontrollable animals as necessary.
  • Educate and provide the public with information regarding animal control laws, licensing requirements, owner responsibilities, and appropriate animal care.
  • Maintain and safeguard assigned equipment and supplies such as citation books, computers, controlled substances, and animal control vehicles.
  • Operate a computer and a two-way radio to maintain close communication with dispatching personnel.
  • May train others performing similar work.
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of animal control records, documentation, and reports.
  • Provide courteous and professional customer service to those contacted in the course of work.
  • Other related duties may also be performed; not all duties listed may necessarily be performed by each individual holding this classification.

Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
High school diploma or equivalent
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