Animal Control and Licensing Officer I / II (Jurupa Valley)

The County of Riverside's Department of Animal Services is seeking to fill one vacancy for an Animal Control & License Officer I / II located in Jurupa Valley .

The incumbent will be responsible for receiving and investigating complaints and reports from the general public, homeowners, business community or other County agencies regarding stray, injured / dangerous or improperly controlled animals. Additional responsibilities include maintaining detailed patrol records of animal control issues and issuing citations or notices of violations.

The selected candidate must be able to consistently possess the highest level of integrity, while upholding the law : enforcement of Riverside County ordinances and State of California laws pertaining to the licensing, vaccination / disease recognition and treatment of animals.

The most competitive candidates will have strong conflict resolution skills along with effective communication abilities both verbal and written, experience enforcing animal control laws and investigating complaints involving stray or dangerous animals, and the ability to work safely and effectively in occasionally hazardous or high-risk situations.

Incumbents receive training in areas such as, obtaining search warrants, planning and conducting searches, implementing new DAS policies and procedures, training new Animal Control and License Officers both in policy administration and in the field, handling of complex calls, and representing DAS in Superior Court on appeals of dangerous and vicious dog hearings. The training duration varies based on prior experience.

• Training schedule will mirror the field training officer's schedule. Once training is concluded the incumbent will be placed on a weekend schedule to meet department needs.

This position follows a 9 / 80 schedule Monday - Friday with alternating Mondays off. This position requires being on-call and available on weekend / holidays. Schedule may change to fit department needs.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the discretion of the department.

Salary Range :

Animal Control and License Officer I = $24.23 - $36.07 Hourly

Animal Control and License Officer II $26.59 - $37.99 Hourly

Meet the Team!

The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has a vision for promoting an environment of responsible pet ownership through progressive animal welfare initiatives, community outreach, and humane education in a culture of compassion, creativity, and integrity. The Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.

ANIMAL CONTROL :

ANIMAL LICENSING :

$24.23 - $36.07 Hourly

$4,199.86 - $6,252.91 Monthly

$50,398.30 - $75,034.92 Annually

Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test.

Experience : Six months in an animal shelter, veterinary office, animal grooming, animal board and kennel facility, or similar setting which included the care and handling of animals.

Knowledge of : Techniques and procedures for the safe, humane and efficient handling of animals; laws and ordinances governing the licensing, treatment, and impounding of animals; the symptoms of common animal diseases; common breeds of domestic animals and appropriate practices for their care and feeding; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact-finding.

Ability to : Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other employees; clearly explain animal control procedures and regulations to the public; exercise tact and good judgment in dealings with the public; handle animals humanely and safely; discharge firearms safely and accurately; read and comprehend laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing; present evidence and testify in court cases; recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases; maintain statistical records; access centralized information systems to retrieve and enter data; effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Other Requirements :

License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Incumbent will be driving a county vehicle throughout Riverside County.

A series of three Rabies vaccines is required within 30 days of employment.

Incumbents will be required to successfully complete the Penal Code 832 training within six months of hire.

Physical Requirements : The incumbent must be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, restraining, and handling animals of various sizes, including large animals, outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Animal Control and License Officer II

$26.59 - $37.99 Hourly

$4,608.70 - $6,585.31 Monthly

$55,304.34 - $79,023.70 Annually

Education : Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D test.

Experience : Six months equivalent to a Riverside County Animal Control & License Officer I or equivalent experience with another public agency or private association (i.e., The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals).

Knowledge of : Techniques and procedures for the safe, humane, and efficient handling of animals; laws and ordinances governing the licensing, treatment, and impounding of animals; the symptoms of common animal diseases; common breeds of domestic animals and appropriate practices for their care and feeding; techniques of investigation, including interviewing and fact-finding.

Ability to : Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with the public and other employees; handle animals humanely and safely; discharge firearms safely and accurately; read and comprehend laws and regulations pertaining to animal control and licensing; present evidence and testify in court cases; clearly explain animal control procedures and regulations to the public; exercise tact and good judgment in dealings with the public; recognize symptoms of rabies and other animal diseases; maintain statistical records; access centralized information systems to retrieve and enter data; effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

Other Requirements :

License : Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Incumbent will be driving a county vehicle throughout Riverside County.

A series of three Rabies vaccines is required within 30 days of employment.

Penal Code 832 (P.O.S.T.) certification is required for consideration for Animal Control Licensing Officer II.

Physical Requirements : The incumbent must be able to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, carrying, restraining, and handling animals of various sizes, including large animals, outdoors in inclement weather conditions. For questions regarding this recruitment :

Please contact Valeria Ramirez at 951-955-1943 or varamirez@rivco.org . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.