Animal Control and Licensing Officer III (Thousand Palms)

Coachella, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50398 - 79019

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ABOUT THE POSITION: The County of Riversides Department of Animal Services is seeking to fill one vacancy for an Animal Control & License Officer I/II located in Thousand Palms.

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 andissuing citations or notices of violations.

The selected candidate must be able to consistently possess the highest level of integrity while upholding the law: enforcing 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 officers 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.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Drive a vehicle to patrol jurisdictions overseen by Riverside County; enforce animal regulations laws and ordinances; answer questions from the public concerning age breed characteristics care and treatment of animals; advise the public of legal rights explaining and interpreting animal control laws regulations procedures and policies; contact dog owners by house-to-house canvassing to locate unlicensed or unvaccinated dogs; check for valid rabies certificates microchips and verify signalment; collect and turn in license fees.

Prepare reports citations or notices of violation; maintain records and complete forms concerning animal control and license violations and transactions proficiently utilizing software and databases relating to DAS.

Review and revise DAS Animal Control and License Officer policy and procedures; assist in training of new animal control staff on all relevant DAS and County policies.

Work cooperatively with other law enforcement groups when joint action is required; issue violation notices and court citations; collect evidence and appear in court as a witness as necessary.

Respond to high-profile complaints from the Board of Supervisors or contract city; speak at schools and other community groups concerning animal control public services; investigate and inspect County circuses fairs and animal shows as required in collaboration with field team leadership.

Ensure County vehicles are kept adequately fueled and maintained; inspect vehicles daily prior to use to identify any physical damage; alert supervisor when vehicles are due for maintenance and repair.

ANIMAL CONTROL:
Receive and investigate complaints and reports from the public and other agencies regarding stray dangerous unwanted or improperly controlled animals; tactfully handle complaints and mitigating concerns; investigate and prepare animal cruelty cases.

Investigate and prepare animal cruelty cases; issue violation notices and court citations; collect evidence prepare submit and conduct search and arrest warrants; appear in court as a witness; prepare responses and represent DAS in Superior Court regarding dangerous and vicious dogs; be able to prepare 597.1 and Title 5 responses to pre- and post- seizure hearings.

Learn to use tranquilizer guns or other means to control dangerous and/or injured animals as a last resort; answer emergency calls concerning persons bitten by animals.

Quarantine potentially rabid animals; check potentially rabid animals at intervals as directed and release animals from quarantine at the end of a safe time period as directed; issue citations for violation of the quarantine.

Pick up and transport stray confined sick injured or dead animals; impound animals and release impounded animals to owners; segregate isolate perform euthanasia and dispose of ill injured unwanted or aged animals.

May be assigned to any shift and required to be available on standby or on-call basis.

ANIMAL LICENSING:
Photograph and gather all pertinent facts of any issues pertaining to violations and citations; create activities in Chameleon database for follow-up with ongoing compliance of issues with the animals welfare or physical environment.

Post file and maintain citations on a daily basis; research County G.I.S. system for property owner information.

Refer public to veterinary clinics and/or low-cost or subsidized veterinary services.

Maintain daily records of canvassing inspections and enforcement efforts; prepare required documentation for legal actions; testify in court proceedings as needed for violations; access centralized information systems or databases to retrieve and enter data.

Perform property rechecks under certain circumstances to verify compliance.

May assist during vaccination clinics and/or offsite events as necessary.

May on rare occasions pick-up stray or dead animals with capture equipment (e.g. catch poles snake tongs skunk poles muzzles nets and/or cages); scan for microchip and research owner information; if applicable transport to owner; issue citation for leash law violations and any other animal related violations; may arrange for impound if owner/animal information is not available or owner is not available at the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Animal Control and License Officer I
$24.23 - $36.07 Hourly
$4199.86 - $6252.91 Monthly
$50398.30 - $75034.92 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 Drivers 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
$4608.70 - $6585.31 Monthly
$55304.34 - $79023.70 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 Drivers 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 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Valeria Ramirez at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify upload a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service and a copy of your spouses letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans Veterans Preference Policy C-3 is available here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process examinations Veterans preference pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions please refer to our web site .

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

ABOUT THE POSITIONThe County of Riversides Department of Animal Services is seeking to fill one vacancy for an Animal Control & License Officer I/II located in Thousand Palms.The incumbent will be responsible for receiving and investigating complaints and reports from the general public homeowners b...

ABOUT THE POSITION: The County of Riversides Department of Animal Services is seeking to fill one vacancy for an Animal Control & License Officer I/II located in Thousand Palms.

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 andissuing citations or notices of violations.

The selected candidate must be able to consistently possess the highest level of integrity while upholding the law: enforcing 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 officers 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.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Drive a vehicle to patrol jurisdictions overseen by Riverside County; enforce animal regulations laws and ordinances; answer questions from the public concerning age breed characteristics care and treatment of animals; advise the public of legal rights explaining and interpreting animal control laws regulations procedures and policies; contact dog owners by house-to-house canvassing to locate unlicensed or unvaccinated dogs; check for valid rabies certificates microchips and verify signalment; collect and turn in license fees.

Prepare reports citations or notices of violation; maintain records and complete forms concerning animal control and license violations and transactions proficiently utilizing software and databases relating to DAS.

Review and revise DAS Animal Control and License Officer policy and procedures; assist in training of new animal control staff on all relevant DAS and County policies.

Work cooperatively with other law enforcement groups when joint action is required; issue violation notices and court citations; collect evidence and appear in court as a witness as necessary.

Respond to high-profile complaints from the Board of Supervisors or contract city; speak at schools and other community groups concerning animal control public services; investigate and inspect County circuses fairs and animal shows as required in collaboration with field team leadership.

Ensure County vehicles are kept adequately fueled and maintained; inspect vehicles daily prior to use to identify any physical damage; alert supervisor when vehicles are due for maintenance and repair.

ANIMAL CONTROL:
Receive and investigate complaints and reports from the public and other agencies regarding stray dangerous unwanted or improperly controlled animals; tactfully handle complaints and mitigating concerns; investigate and prepare animal cruelty cases.

Investigate and prepare animal cruelty cases; issue violation notices and court citations; collect evidence prepare submit and conduct search and arrest warrants; appear in court as a witness; prepare responses and represent DAS in Superior Court regarding dangerous and vicious dogs; be able to prepare 597.1 and Title 5 responses to pre- and post- seizure hearings.

Learn to use tranquilizer guns or other means to control dangerous and/or injured animals as a last resort; answer emergency calls concerning persons bitten by animals.

Quarantine potentially rabid animals; check potentially rabid animals at intervals as directed and release animals from quarantine at the end of a safe time period as directed; issue citations for violation of the quarantine.

Pick up and transport stray confined sick injured or dead animals; impound animals and release impounded animals to owners; segregate isolate perform euthanasia and dispose of ill injured unwanted or aged animals.

May be assigned to any shift and required to be available on standby or on-call basis.

ANIMAL LICENSING:
Photograph and gather all pertinent facts of any issues pertaining to violations and citations; create activities in Chameleon database for follow-up with ongoing compliance of issues with the animals welfare or physical environment.

Post file and maintain citations on a daily basis; research County G.I.S. system for property owner information.

Refer public to veterinary clinics and/or low-cost or subsidized veterinary services.

Maintain daily records of canvassing inspections and enforcement efforts; prepare required documentation for legal actions; testify in court proceedings as needed for violations; access centralized information systems or databases to retrieve and enter data.

Perform property rechecks under certain circumstances to verify compliance.

May assist during vaccination clinics and/or offsite events as necessary.

May on rare occasions pick-up stray or dead animals with capture equipment (e.g. catch poles snake tongs skunk poles muzzles nets and/or cages); scan for microchip and research owner information; if applicable transport to owner; issue citation for leash law violations and any other animal related violations; may arrange for impound if owner/animal information is not available or owner is not available at the time.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Animal Control and License Officer I
$24.23 - $36.07 Hourly
$4199.86 - $6252.91 Monthly
$50398.30 - $75034.92 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 Drivers 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
$4608.70 - $6585.31 Monthly
$55304.34 - $79023.70 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 Drivers 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 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: For questions regarding this recruitment:
Please contact Valeria Ramirez at or . Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

If you are experiencing technical problems you may contact the applicant support desk Monday through Friday 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at or toll-free 1-.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority