POLICE ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Animal Control Officer

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as an Animal Control Officer! Currently there is one full-time position available. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on September 4, 2025, or at 200 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Selection Components :

• Application Evaluation : The most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.
• Interview : Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 30, 2025. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process.

Schedule : This position works 10-hour shifts. Career Path : The career path for this position is Senior Animal Control Officer.

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.