Animal Control Officer IV

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

17d

About The Position

The Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care and Control is seeking a dedicated, compassionate professional with experience in animal care and control. The department provides animal control and rescue services across seven animal care centers, 43 contract cities, and unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. The Animal Control Officer IV reviews and coordinates work at animal care centers and in the field, adjusting priorities and staff deployment to meet departmental procedures. The role reviews officers’ reports and citations, inspects shelter facilities and equipment, handles complex enforcement cases, trains staff, evaluates employee performance, and advises or assists officers with enforcement and investigations. The position may supervise or carry out animal captures requiring a tranquilizer gun. Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. This is a Physical Class 4—Arduous position, involving frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds and, at times, extraordinary physical activity.

Requirements

Possession of certification showing successful completion of a training program under California Penal Code Section 832.
Four years of experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including investigating violations and prosecuting cases in court for an animal control or regulatory agency.
At least one year of the required experience must have been at the level of Animal Control Officer III.
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at appointment; a valid California Class B Driver License may be required for some positions.
A driving record may be required before final appointment for positions that require driving; the license must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.
Applicants must meet the experience requirements when filing and clearly document the experience in their application.
Applicants must attach a legible copy of their California Penal Code Section 832 Certificate when filing, or submit it within 15 calendar days of filing.

Responsibilities

Review work in progress at animal care centers and in the field; adjust priorities and personnel deployment as needed to ensure compliance with departmental practices and procedures.
Review field reports and citations prepared by Animal Control Officers for completeness and accuracy, make necessary corrections, and refer reports to higher-level personnel when required.
Inspect animal care center or shelter facilities and equipment for compliance with regulations and procedures concerning sanitation, feeding, animal care, and quarantine; initiate corrections or refer issues to higher-level personnel.
Review complex animal-control enforcement cases that may require knowledge of court decisions or the intent of the law.
Train animal care center and shelter personnel using department-approved materials on animal care, ordinance intent, livestock loading, animal capture, and related subjects.
Assess staff performance and prepare performance evaluations.
Assist and advise Animal Control Officers with enforcement and investigative problems.
Supervise or perform animal captures requiring the use of a tranquilizer gun.