Animal Safety Officer- Extra Help

City of Oxnard•Oxnard, CA

About The Position

The City of Oxnard Police Department is hiring an Extra Help Animal Safety Officer to maintain public safety by implementing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. The officer works with the community and provides service involving pets and deceased animals. The role handles routine animal safety control, animal care and transportation, and City patrol to identify and address violations. It receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines. Extra Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Employment is at-will and may be ended by either the employee or the City at any time, with or without notice or cause. The position is not eligible for benefits other than those required by law; paid leave is provided in accordance with City policy. Employees must enroll in a retirement program because the City does not participate in Social Security. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of customer service experience. Depending on assignment, a valid California Class C driver's license may be required or must be obtainable. A Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (Penal Code 832) must be obtained within one year of appointment. A thorough background investigation may be required. Applicants must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing, and be comfortable using computers and office automation tools.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of customer service experience dealing with the public to explain and enforce animal control rules and regulations.
Must communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
A Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (Penal Code 832) must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Successful completion of a police background investigation may be required; selected candidates must pass a thorough background investigation.
Depending on assignment, possession of or ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and the ability to develop effective working relationships.
Computer proficiency and comfort using office automation and web-based tools.

Responsibilities

Rescue trapped animals.
Respond to calls involving dead animals.
Respond to calls and investigate aggressive animals and animal bite reports; gather and document incident details and determine whether transportation or quarantine is needed.
Patrol the City for animal ordinance violations; transport stray, loose, or injured animals; review vaccination information; and issue notices or citations to animal owners when appropriate.
Respond to animal nuisance complaints, investigate violations, contact animal owners, determine actions to resolve issues, and reply to reporting individuals.
Investigate animal cruelty reports by interviewing witnesses, gathering information and evidence, and collecting and transporting animals as required.
Educate the public about animal safety rules and regulations.
Provide expert testimony in court cases and testify as needed.
Prepare and maintain work-related documents, records, incident reports, and other reports.
Perform other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.