Animal Control Officer
Animal Control Officer
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- Join Team Movals Animal Services DivisionProtect the safety and welfare of animals and citizens in our community.The City of Moreno Valley is looking to fill two (2) Animal Control Officer Positions
in the Community Development Animal Services Division.
***This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for vacancies in the next 6 months***The Position
Animal Control Officers are responsible for performing routine to moderately difficult animal control duties. Under general supervision you will take a full range of action in conformance with state and local laws relating to the safety health welfare and control of both domestic and wild this role you will have frequent interactions with the public to explain laws and regulations relating to the care and control of animals and may issue citations and/or notices in connection with violations. Work requires the application of approved methods techniques and devices in the pickup and capture of injured sick and vicious animals to avoid or minimize personal risk. Incumbents may also humanely destroy animals in accordance with established procedures using approved methods.
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Our Ideal CandidateHas excellent customer service and teamwork skills including effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed being able to relate well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations; being sensitive to cultural diversity; and being able to work with others to achieve goals/objectives.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and two years of experience in the care and handling of animals; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
The Animal Services DivisionThe Animal Services Division provides animal care and protection services for our community. Operating under the Community Development Department we are committed to providing:
- Quality humane animal services and sheltering
- Rabies control through investigation of animal bites
- Control of stray animals licensing and public education
- Public veterinary services
- Pet adoptions lost and found services and humane education
- Enforcement of public safety
- Animal cruelty and nuisance ordinances
ABOUT THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
The Community Development Department (CDD) provides a variety of development business and property owner services. The CDD administers development review and project entitlement activities performs long range planning and maintains the Citys General Plan. The department also performs building plan review issues various permits and performs inspections for new and altered projects. The CDD manages a comprehensive community enhancement program that includes nuisance abatement and parking control among a host of other services. The department oversees the full-service operations for Animal Services including animal care adoption and public safety.
For more information about the Community Development Department please click here.Our Community
The City of Moreno Valley is a dynamic City home to nearly 215000 people and 4500 businesses. Inland Southern Californias economic hub Moreno Valley is the second largest city in Riverside County and the 21st largest city in the state of California. Numerous national and international Fortune 500 companies including Procter & Gamble Amazon Karma Automotive AYRO Inc. Skechers USA Aldi Foods Deckers Outdoor Walgreens Philips Electronics ResMed Medline Harbor Freight Tools Solaris Paper and Fisher and Paykel have selected Moreno Valley as their ideal business location.
Moreno Valley is home to Riverside University Health Systems and Kaiser Permanente which continue to expand. Moreno Valley continues to add to its parks and trails system with 33 parks 15 miles of trails and recently opened Civic Center Amphitheater 3 City libraries golf course Senior Community Center and 4 community centers making Moreno Valley an ideal location to live play and work.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applicants possessing the MOST DESIRABLEqualifications at each level based on a screening of required application materials including the completed Supplemental Questionnaire will be invited to continue in the selection process. The City of Moreno Valley prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people. As part of this commitment The City of Moreno Valley will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodations are needed to participate in the interview process please contact Human Resources at or .
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
