Animal Control and Licensing Officer I/II (San Jacinto)

The County of Riverside's Department of Animal Services is seeking to fill one vacancy for an Animal Control & License Officer I/II located in San Jacinto .

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 and issuing citations or notices of violations.

The selected candidate must be able to consistently possess 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.

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 officer's 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.• Drive a vehicle to patrol jurisdictions overseen by Riverside County; enforce animal regulations, laws and ordi...