Animal Control and License Officer I/II

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Department of Animal Services has an opening for an Animal Control & License Officer I/II in Coachella Valley.

This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout Riverside County.

The incumbents 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.

This position requires being on-call and available on weekend/holidays.

An Animal Control & License Officer's most important responsibility is serving as a public relations representative for the County.

The selected candidate must be able to consistently provide 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.

It is the duty of the Animal Control & License Officer to continually extend customer service, even in emotionally charged circumstances, recognizing their responsibility as a public servant is to be empathetic while providing leadership and safety for themselves, the public, the business community and the animals.

Competitive candidates will possess animal control experience such as 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.

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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 l...