Animal Services Officer
Animal Services Officer
Posted on :
07-10-2025
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Yearly Salary
$ 53885 - 65498
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Posted on :
07-10-2025
Job Description
Description
- Under general supervision to enforce City and local ordinances governing the care and keeping of domestic animals in the City; to impound care for and dispose of animals as appropriate. Exercises no supervision.
Examples of Duties
Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Patrols an assigned area observing for violations and responding to incidents;
- Investigates reports of animal abuse and animals creating nuisances;
- Enforces City animal control and licensing laws;
- Issues citations for violations of animal control and licensing ordinances;
- Explains to the public ordinances relating to the care and keeping of animals;
- Captures both domestic and wild animals using equipment and methods appropriate for animal control and abatement;
- Impounds quarantines and disposes of animals as appropriate;
- Provides public education regarding animal control;
- Cleans and maintains the animal control vehicle and cages utilized to detain the animals;
- Prepares and maintains a variety of records and reports;
- Provides training to new Animal Services Officers;
- Assists at front counter and in the kennel when necessary; and
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience:
- One year of experience in the care and handling of animals in a kennel veterinary or related field.
Education:- High school graduate or level course work in animal science zoology or a related field is desirable.
Licensesand Certificates:- Possession of or the ability to possess and maintain a valid California drivers license at the time of appointment.
- Possession of or ability to obtain within one year a P.C. 832 P.O.S.T. Certificate issued by the State of California.
- Possession of a Euthanasia Certificate within nine months.
Special Requirements:Essential functions and duties require the following physicalabilities and work environment:- Ability to work in office and outside in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to sit stand walk run kneel crouch stoop squat crawl twist climb and lift up to 50 lbs. or 100 lbs. with assistance; endure exposure to heat noise outdoors and chemicals; and
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Supplemental Information
- IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS
Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.
The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.
Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.
Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Julie Maher at or Sophia Diaz at
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
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