Animal Control Officer

County of Sacramento

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Animal Control Officer enforces and explains State laws and County ordinances relating to the care and control of animals; enforces licensing, vaccination, and animal regulation policies of the County of Sacramento.

Knowledge of
-Physical and behavioral characteristics of common breeds of domestic animals
-Basic symptoms of common animal diseases
-Feeding and caring for animals
-State laws and ordinances pertaining to the care, treatment, and impounding of animals

Ability to
-Interpret and apply rules and regulations governing the licensing, impounding, releasing, and euthanizing of animals
-Deal with the general public in a courteous but firm manner
-Learn to safely care for and physically control domestic and exotic animals and reptiles
-Learn to investigate, evaluate and resolve complaints in accordance with applicable laws
-Learn to safely operate tranquilizers and firearms
-Euthanize animals
-Communicate courteously and effectively with a variety of individuals
-Understand and follow written and verbal instructions

Minimum Qualifications
Either: 1. Six months of paid full-time experience as an Animal Care Attendant in a public sector environment.

Or: 2. One year of paid full-time or volunteer experience in the care and treatment of animals. Examples of qualifying experience are: veterinarian technician or helper, kennel attendant, S.P.C.A. attendant, zoo attendant, 4-H or farm experience, or animal training experience.

Or: 3. One year of paid full-time experience enforcing and/or explaining laws and regulations to the public.

APPLICATION
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Go to SacCountyJobs.net to apply.

This is a full time job