Animal Control Officer

City of Antioch (CA) • Antioch, CA

350d • $5,002 - $6,081

About The Position

Animal Services is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and public awareness which results in humans and animals living together in harmony. The Antioch Animal Services Center is responsible for the enforcement of Local and State Laws relating to the care, control, and protection of animals and of our citizens. Officers' responsibilities include picking up and confining stray, sick, injured, vicious and dead animals; issuance of dog licenses; patrolling the City streets; control of animal nuisance problems and animal euthanasia. The Animal Shelter also provides adoption, volunteer, and education programs. All the animals are housed indoors in a heated/air-conditioned facility. Please note this is a continuous job posting.

Requirements

• Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade (such as possession of a High School diploma or GED).
• One year of experience in a position involving a high level of public contact and experience in the care and treatment of animals.
• Possession of an appropriate, valid driver's license.
• Possession of, or the ability to obtain during probationary period, a certificate for the euthanasia of animals.

Nice To Haves

• Animal control experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Operate an animal services vehicle patrolling streets and alleys to capture and confine wild, stray, and unlicensed animals.
• Impound dead, sick, injured, stray, or trapped domestic and non-domestic animals.
• Remove and dispose of dead animals from public and private properties.
• Transport injured animals.
• Enforce applicable state laws and municipal ordinances concerning the ownership, impoundment, care, treatment, sale, and disposal of animals.
• Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding nuisance, stray, uncontrolled, dangerous, wild, or diseased animals.
• Respond to and conduct initial investigation of complaints regarding animal cruelty and abuse.
• Investigate animal bites, arranging for appropriate identification and quarantine.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
• Provide public information and education to citizens and community groups regarding animal services policies and procedures.
• Participate in the operation of the City's animal shelter; kennel animals; update information in the computer system.
• Clean, feed, and care for animals; clean animal cages and sterilize food and water containers.
• Maintain sanitary conditions; microchip and vaccinate animals as necessary.
• Prepare and maintain a variety of records detailing animal control work performed; prepare reports following established procedures.
• Perform animal euthanasia according to established rules and regulations.

Benefits

• Cafeteria Plan (City of Antioch pays 100% of Kaiser rate, up to family tier)
• Retirement: CalPERS Classic Members 2.7% @ 55, New PEPRA Members 2% @ 62
• 457 Deferred Compensation Option
• Life Insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED