Animal Services Officer

City of Culver City • Culver City, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This civilian position will be responsible for working collaboratively with the County of Los Angeles in enforcing animal care and control within Culver City limits.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent
• One year of full-time paid experience performing animal care or control and working with the public
• Within two (2) years of hire successfully complete one of the following: 30 semester units of college-level course work in Animal Science, Veterinary Science, Zoology or a related field; or 80 hours course work at the State Humane Association's Animal Control Officer Training Academy.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license.
• May be required to obtain a Penal Code 832 Arrest and Firearms certificate may be required within six (6) months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Investigating complaints.
• Picking up stray and unlicensed animals.
• Examining animal licenses for validity.
• Issuing delinquent notices and citations.
• Canvassing to ensure animals are properly licensed.
• Transporting animals to the local animal shelter.
• Feeding and caring for sheltered animals.
• Maintaining the kennels.

Benefits

• Full-Time, Benefited

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED