Animal Control Officer I-Ii

City of Long Beach•Long Beach, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Animal Control Officer maintains public safety by enforcing animal ordinances and state laws. The position educates the public about humane and legally required animal treatment and available resources for compliance, investigates violations, issues citations for municipal-code violations related to animal care and welfare, and files criminal complaints with the City Prosecutor or District Attorney in cooperation with the investigation unit. The officer impounds healthy, injured, sick, dangerous, and deceased animals; provides animal care and performs euthanasia; carries out regular animal health and welfare checks; and provides routine and preventative treatment under a veterinarian’s direction and in accordance with applicable codes and departmental procedures. Other related duties may be assigned. The listed duties are not exhaustive.

Requirements

Meet one of the following: one year of paid, full-time-equivalent experience providing and/or performing direct animal care in a licensed animal-care facility; completion of 12 semester units or 18 quarter units in Animal Science, Animal Management, Veterinary Technician, or a related field; or a Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate.
Upload proof of required experience, education, or certification with the application. Required documentation must identify the applicant; education documents must show the field of study and, where applicable, degree conferral date. Applicants with degrees from outside the United States must provide proof of educational equivalency.
Knowledge of best practices, ordinances, and municipal and state laws relating to animal health and welfare.
Ability to work effectively and positively with the public in heightened-stress environments.
Ability to demonstrate ethical conduct, particularly when handling sensitive and confidential information and preparing reports.
Ability to handle sensitive situations with compassion, tact, confidentiality, and emotional intelligence.
Ability to meet appearance standards, including uniform and personal protective equipment requirements.
Ability to handle animals safely and humanely and perform euthanasia.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Physical ability to perform job duties, including lifting at least 50 pounds to chest height without assistance; climbing inclines; working in or around water, at elevated heights, and in reduced visibility and various weather conditions; and running 50 feet, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, standby, split shifts, and shifts worked alone.
Valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Ability to operate an animal-control vehicle with limited rear visibility, using side mirrors and backup cameras, before completing the probationary period.
Obtain an Euthanasia Certificate and California POST PC 832—Laws of Arrest before completing the probationary period.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual/biliterate skills in Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog are desirable for some positions.

Responsibilities

Enforce animal ordinances and state laws to maintain public safety.
Educate citizens about humane and legally required animal treatment and resources for complying with local and state laws.
Investigate violations of local and state animal-control laws.
Issue citations for municipal-code violations related to animal care and welfare.
File criminal complaints with the City Prosecutor or District Attorney in cooperation with the investigation unit.
Impound healthy, injured, sick, dangerous, and deceased animals.
Provide care for animals and perform euthanasia.
Conduct regular animal health and welfare checks.
Provide routine and preventative treatment under a veterinarian’s direction and in accordance with applicable codes and departmental procedures.
Perform other related duties as assigned.