Animal Control

[ACO88]

Anyone know any info or links to any sheriff or police animal control units in Northern California? I can't find much on google. Thanks

[sgttom]

ANIMAL CONTROLOFFICER- Nevada County, CA.$4224-$5181 MonthGenerous benefit package including enhanced retirement benefits of 2.7% at 55. Immediate opening for newly created position within the Nevada County Sheriffs Office. Contact Human Resources, 530-265-1225 (option 1) or visit www.mynevadacounty.com for application and general info. EOE/AA.


Job Title: Animal Control Officer
Salary: $15.32 - $18.62 hourly
$1,225.60 - $1,489.62 biweekly
$2,665.67 - $3,239.92 monthly
$31,988.04 - $38,879.04 annually

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Sacramento, California

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at 5:00pm on the following dates:

01/11/2008, 5/2/2008, 9/12/2008


Under general supervision, enforces and explains State laws and County ordinances relating to the care and control of animals; enforces licensing, vaccination, and animal regulation policies of the County of Sacramento.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge Of

Physical and behavioral characteristics of common breeds of domestic animals.

Basic symptoms of common animal diseases.

Feeding and caring for animals.

State laws and ordinances pertaining to the care, treatment, and impounding of animals.

Ability To
Understand rules and regulations governing the licensing, impounding, releasing, and destruction of animals.

Deal with the general public in a courteous but firm manner.

Learn to safely care for and physically control domestic and exotic animals and reptiles.

Learn to investigate and evaluate and resolve complaints in accordance with applicable laws.

Learn to safely operate firearms.

Destroy animals.

Express oneself, both orally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner.

Understand and follow written and oral instructions.

Employment Standards:
Minimum Qualifications:

Either: Six months of full-time paid experience in the class of Animal Care Attendant in Sacramento County service.

Or: One year of full-time paid or volunteer experience in the care or impounding of animals. Examples of qualifying experience are:

Veterinarian technician or helper

Kennel attendant

S.P.C.A. attendant

Zoo attendant

4-H or farm experience

Animal training experience.
Or: One year of full-time paid experience in work involving enforcing and/or explaining laws and regulations to the public.

Special Requirements:

Minimum Age Requirement: Minimum age – 18 years.

Physical Requirements
Incumbents must meet the following requirements:

Stand and walk for extended periods of time.

Bend, stoop, squat, and crawl in small, low, and/or confined areas.

Climb ladders and work at aboveground levels.

Lift 20-40 pounds and occasionally lift up to 80 pounds.
Working Conditions
Incumbents must be able and willing to work in the following conditions:
Exposure to infectious, poisonous, and threatening animals.

Work outdoor in all types of local weather conditions and in unsanitary environment.

Work in and around animal fur, dander and excrement.

Work off-shift (holidays, weekends), fluctuating hours and after hours call outs.

Exposure to chemicals used to perform euthanasia.

Work at various locations throughout the County.

Wear a uniform that conforms to departmental standards.
Driver’s License Requirement: A valid California Driver’s License Class “C”, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for termination from this class in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Training Requirement: In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 16, section 2039, all persons appointed to this class are required to attend and pass Sodium Pentobarbital/ Euthanasia Training within 6 months of appointment to the classification. Failure to successfully complete the training may be cause for disciplinary action.

Other Requirement: Persons in these positions must be free from any physical, emotional, or mental condition that might adversely affect the performance of duties. For purpose of this section, a medical examination including successful completion of a psychological screening shall be required prior to appointment.

Criminal History Check: Candidates are subject to a criminal history record check, in accordance with the Sacramento County Personnel Policies & Procedures No. B-5.

Probationary Period: The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Supplemental Information:
Testing Process

Minimum Qualifications – To be accepted into the testing process, the information submitted on the application must clearly demonstrate that the applicant meets the required minimum qualifications by the cut-off date. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications by the final filing date will advance to the next testing phase – the formula rate exam.

Formula Rate Exam – The evaluation of the candidate’s relevant experience, education and training, as shown in response to the supplemental questions, weighted 100%. A panel of subject matter experts will only evaluate the responses to the supplemental questions in this job announcement. All candidates successful in the testing process will be notified by mail of their score and ranking and placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the panel’s evaluation of the candidate’s responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

Note: The information provided should be consistent with the information in your standard County of Sacramento application and is subject to verification. Please refer to the supplemental instructions (located in this job announcement) for guidance on how to respond to the supplemental questions.

How to Apply
As vacancies occur, a cut-off date will be established and posted in the Employment Office. All applications/supplements received by 5:00 p.m. on the current posted cut-off date will be processed. Applications received after the current posted cut-off date will remain on file and processed after the next established cut-off date.

Application packets may be submitted to our office on-line, in person or by mail. Applicants are encouraged to complete and submit the standard County of Sacramento application form and their responses to the supplemental questions on-line. However, any required additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts, etc.) must be submitted in person or by mail and clearly marked with the title of the job for which you are applying.

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure his/her application, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any other required document(s) are received by the current cut-off date. Postmarks will not be accepted.

Note: Resumes may be attached to your application. However, a resume will not substitute for the experience information that is required for your application process. Your application may be rejected as incomplete if the experience portion of the application is not completed on the application. A notation of "See Resume" will not be permitted.

To apply, please complete and submit a Sacramento County application form, responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, and any required document(s) by 5:00 p.m. on the application cut-off date to:

Sacramento County Employment Office
609 9th Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
Phone 916-874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
M/C 06-007
www.saccountyjobs.org

Note: The Sacramento County Employment Office is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail or County interoffice mail.

For information regarding other County jobs, call (916) 874-5627. You will be provided with a recorded message, accessible 24 hours a day. Applications are available by calling (916) 874-5593 or www.saccountyjobs.org. For additional information related to Sacramento County’s employee benefits, appeal rights, and testing process information, please read the “Sacramento County Employment Benefits You...” brochure or review the "Employee Benefits" section on our website.

All applications will be screened by the Employment Office to determine if each applicant meets the minimum qualifications. The application must clearly show that the minimum qualifications are met by the cut-off date or the application will not be accepted. All statements are subject to verification.

For Applicants with Disabilities ONLY

Applicants with disabilities requesting an applicable ADA testing accommodation must complete and submit the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form filled out by applicant and their doctor to the Disability Compliance Office by the final filing date as listed in this job announcement. The Reasonable Accommodation Request Form can be obtained by clicking here or by contacting the Sacramento County Employment Office or Disability Compliance Office. Failure to submit this request by the final filing date may result in the County being unable to provide the requested accommodation in a timely manner for this administration of the examination.

Sacramento County Disability Compliance Office
700 H Street, Room 5720
Sacramento, CA 95814

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions
Please answer the following questions that are an essential part of the testing process. Your application will be rejected as incomplete if this supplemental questionnaire is not completed and submitted with your applications.
Please answer the following questions that are an essential part of the testing process. Your application will be rejected as incomplete if this supplemental questionnaire is not completed and submitted with your applications.

Put your social security number ONLY on each page. Do not put your name on your supplement.

Clearly identify the question you are answering.

Type your responses on separate pages.

Include places of employment, pertinent dates, duties performed, etc. when responding to the questions. In the event that one particular job contained responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job in order to answer all the questions completely.

Attach to your County application and submit by 5:00 p.m. on the application deadline.
Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered by the rating panel as responses to the supplemental questions.


Company: Stanislaus County, CA
Job Title: DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES
Job Type: Employee
Job Status: Full-Time
Job Category: Administrative
Description: JOIN OUR PROGRESSIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM! Located in the heart of California’s fertile Central Valley, Stanislaus County is blessed with mild weather year-round and some of the world’s richest soil. With a population exceeding 500,000, Stanislaus County is proud of its vibrant citizenry, great traditions, educational opportunities, and multicultural lifestyles. DIRECTOR OF ANIMAL SERVICES $83,242 - $124,842 /annually DOQ Working in collaboration with the County Chief Executive Officer, and subject to policy determination of the Board of Supervisors, the successful candidate will direct a county-wide program that involves care, control and disposal of impounded animals, while responding to calls for field services. You’ll also oversee a comprehensive public education program, as well as rabies control and licensing enforcement functions. Position requires a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Animal Husbandry, or closely related field (relevant experience may be substituted on a year for year basis), AND five (5) years progressively responsible experience in managing an Animal Services Department or program and knowledge of animal welfare issues. The Department of Animal Services is comprised of four operational units: Animal Care, Client Services, Animal Control and Veterinary Services. The Department currently has a budget of approximately $3.1 million and a total full-time staff of 40. Position is open until filled, but please apply early as recruitment may close anytime. To be considered for this outstanding career opportunity, please submit the County application form and resume to: Stanislaus County CEO/Personnel, 1010 Tenth St, suite 2300, Modesto, CA 95354. For more information, or an application, please call (209)525-6341, or visit our website at www.stanjobs.org. Resumes will not be accepted without a completed County application. EOE
Yrs of Exp. Reqd: 5+ yrs
Job Address:
Address: 1010 Tenth St. #2300
City: Modesto
State: California
Zip: 95354
Country: United States of America
Job Contact:
Name: Stanislaus County Personnel
Email: n/a
Phone: 209.525.6341
Fax: n/a


Animal Health Technician (Full-time and Part-time) - Animal Control
City of San Jose Info
Close Date: Until Filled
Salary: $40,768.00 - $49,566.40 Annually
Job Announcement:

The Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department supports the livability of neighborhoods, offer opportunities for individuals to enjoy life, and strengthen communities of people.

San José Animal Care and Services, a division in the Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Department is accepting applications for full-time and part-time Animal Health Technicians for its new state-of-the-art Animal Care Center. This position will be responsible for providing paraprofessional medical care and treatment to shelter animals. Some of the duties of this position include: checking and monitoring the health of animals, as well as rendering first aid and emergency treatment; assisting the Shelter Veterinarian in surgery, spay/neuter and other medical procedures; maintaining pharmaceutical and other medical supplies; cleaning of kennels/ cages; feeding and caring for animals; and humanely performing euthanasia, as required. This position may be required to work weekends, holidays, nights, rotating shifts, and respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours. Incumbents may be required to lift up to 100 pounds while handling animals and equipment.


To Learn More and Apply

To view the full announcement for this exciting opportunity with the City of San Jose and to apply online, please visit the City of San Jose’s employment page by clicking on the link below.

Then click on the ”Propsective Employees” link.


City of San Jose Employment Page
Salary: $40,768.00 - $49,566.40 Annually

[sgttom]

Job Title: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 01/28/08 5:00 PM Pacific Time --->
Salary: $2,494.27 - $3,348.80 monthly

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Merced County Animal Control 2080 Grogan Ave., Merced, California
Department: Animal Control

Description Benefits

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

May be assigned Duties in the Animal Shelter as required.

Collects dog license fees, writes receipts and issues license tags.

Transports sick or injured animals to the Animal Control Shelter or performs euthanasia on the spot if necessary.

Daily delivers all animals collected to the Shelter and segregates those which have bitten a person or show signs of rabies or other disease.

Answers complaints of the public concerning animals and takes appropriate action.

Assists with the presentation of community service/public education program.

Answers complaints of straying or marauding dogs and collects or destroys them.
Makes house-to-house canvas for unlicensed dogs in the County area and issues notices for compliance with the County ordinance.

Investigates reported inhumane treatment of animals, and animal bites; transports sick or injured animals to the Animal Control Shelter or kills them on the spot if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
:
Animal Control Officer I

Education:
High school graduation or equivalence.

Experience:
None required but some experience with caring and handling small animals is preferred.

Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Certificate:
Must posses or obtain a current Euthanasia by Injection Certificate within six months of hire date.

Must posses or obtain a valid Penal Code 832 Certificate (laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms) within one (1) year of employment. Any employee failing to obtain this certification will be terminated from employment.


THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS



Agency: Merced County
Address: 2222 M Street Merced, California 95340 Map/Directions
Phone: (209) 385-7682
Web Site: http://www.co.merced.ca.us
E-mail: hrwebmail@co.merced.ca.us

[McGruff]

My city's animal control has begun sending new hires to Rio Hondo Police Academy...why?? lol

[ACO88]

Job Title: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I
Closing Date/Time: Mon. 01/28/08 5:00 PM Pacific Time --->
Salary: $2,494.27 - $3,348.80 monthly

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Merced County Animal Control 2080 Grogan Ave., Merced, California
Department: Animal Control

Description Benefits

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

May be assigned Duties in the Animal Shelter as required.

Collects dog license fees, writes receipts and issues license tags.

Transports sick or injured animals to the Animal Control Shelter or performs euthanasia on the spot if necessary.

Daily delivers all animals collected to the Shelter and segregates those which have bitten a person or show signs of rabies or other disease.

Answers complaints of the public concerning animals and takes appropriate action.

Assists with the presentation of community service/public education program.

Answers complaints of straying or marauding dogs and collects or destroys them.
Makes house-to-house canvas for unlicensed dogs in the County area and issues notices for compliance with the County ordinance.

Investigates reported inhumane treatment of animals, and animal bites; transports sick or injured animals to the Animal Control Shelter or kills them on the spot if necessary.

Minimum Qualifications
:
Animal Control Officer I

Education:
High school graduation or equivalence.

Experience:
None required but some experience with caring and handling small animals is preferred.

Licenses:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.

Certificate:
Must posses or obtain a current Euthanasia by Injection Certificate within six months of hire date.

Must posses or obtain a valid Penal Code 832 Certificate (laws of arrest, search and seizure, firearms) within one (1) year of employment. Any employee failing to obtain this certification will be terminated from employment.


THIS CLASSIFICATION WILL BE SUBJECT TO CRIMINAL HISTORY BACKGROUND CHECKS



Agency: Merced County
Address: 2222 M Street Merced, California 95340 Map/Directions
Phone: (209) 385-7682
Web Site: http://www.co.merced.ca.us
E-mail: hrwebmail@co.merced.ca.us


Thanks for the help

[nobody33]

My city's animal control has begun sending new hires to Rio Hondo Police Academy...why?? lol

PC832 or the full academy?

[McGruff]

PC832 or the full academy?


The full extended/reserve module, giving them full sworn powers.

[DOAcop38]

The full extended/reserve module, giving them full sworn powers.

thats "interesting" as the Ca penal code only recognizes them as "public officers" purusant to 836.5 PC and having arrest authority like a peace officer,but not as peace officers,under 830.9 PC. All they technically need is the PC 832 arrest and control course plus the add't tactics and firearms segment o the PC 832 course.Will they be armed or authorized to carry firearms?

[McGruff]

Will they be armed or authorized to carry firearms?

According to the cadet that's currently in Class #6 at Rio Hondo, yes she will be armed. While she may be a duly sworn officer, I'm trying to figure out what her role will be in community policing. :confused:

[DOAcop38]

According to the cadet that's currently in Class #6 at Rio Hondo, yes she will be armed. While she may be a duly sworn officer, I'm trying to figure out what her role will be in community policing. :confused:

????? sounds like a "way" to get more peace officers on the streets without having to hire a full time police officer or pay a reserve officer per diem-are the Park patrol officers also armed?

[ACO88]

PC832 or the full academy?

The full extended/reserve module, giving them full sworn powers.

thats "interesting" as the Ca penal code only recognizes them as "public officers" purusant to 836.5 PC and having arrest authority like a peace officer,but not as peace officers,under 830.9 PC. All they technically need is the PC 832 arrest and control course plus the add't tactics and firearms segment o the PC 832 course.Will they be armed or authorized to carry firearms?

In the area I live the ACO's go to the Police Academy, carry multiple weapons, have full police powers, and have police lights equipment etc on the vehicles. It sounds like thats not how it usually is in california.....

[fyrdog]

While not common where I live, some of us (ACO's) are sworn police officers.
Basically it's a way to get more bodies on the street, for not much more money. When I was originally hired, I was "JUST" an ACO, amber lights on my vehicle, no firearms, or powers of arrest. Since then they have decided to have me become a sworn officer, the argument was simply that I'm on the road already, a full time employee, and acting as a uniformed representative of the town; plus it was only a small amount to bump me up to a patrol officers salary.

The main difference I can see here is that unlike many parts of the country, animal control is a municipal function, and not done by the county. So it may be easier to move one person into LE vs. several.

[ACO88]

While not common where I live, some of us (ACO's) are sworn police officers.
Basically it's a way to get more bodies on the street, for not much more money. When I was originally hired, I was "JUST" an ACO, amber lights on my vehicle, no firearms, or powers of arrest. Since then they have decided to have me become a sworn officer, the argument was simply that I'm on the road already, a full time employee, and acting as a uniformed representative of the town; plus it was only a small amount to bump me up to a patrol officers salary.

The main difference I can see here is that unlike many parts of the country, animal control is a municipal function, and not done by the county. So it may be easier to move one person into LE vs. several.

What do you mean its a municipal function and not done by the county?:confused:

[fyrdog]

What do you mean its a municipal function and not done by the county?

I have noticed in many parts of the country that I've visited it seems that animal control is handled by the county government, or an ASPCA type non-profit that contracts it's services out. As an example look at Stafford County Animal Control, http://stafford.va.us/Departments/Animal_Control/Index.shtml

In Maine, animal control is a function of the municipal (town/city) government. The county government in Maine has pretty much no power. All the county provides is an EMA director/staff, sheriff’s dept, jail, and the hall of records/registry of deeds.

[ACO88]

I have noticed in many parts of the country that I've visited it seems that animal control is handled by the county government, or an ASPCA type non-profit that contracts it's services out. As an example look at Stafford County Animal Control, http://stafford.va.us/Departments/Animal_Control/Index.shtml

In Maine, animal control is a function of the municipal (town/city) government. The county government in Maine has pretty much no power. All the county provides is an EMA director/staff, sheriff’s dept, jail, and the hall of records/registry of deeds.

Yeah I know what you mean now. Thats why its hard to find a good AC department to work for.

[fyrdog]

Well a couple of good places to look are the ACO Fun Stop http://www.acofunstop.com/
and the National Animal Control Assoc. http://www.nacanet.org/jobopps.htm

Also many states have some type of electronic bulletin board where towns & cities post job openings as an example
http://www2.memun.org/public/wantads/itemlist.cfm

In my experience if you're looking to be in animal control and LE, your best bet is to apply for a Game Warden type job. I haven't met very many ACO's with Full LE powers, heck with a couple very specific exceptions I have more authority than a state humane agent here.

Be safe and watch out for pistol packing opossums :p

[sgttom]

CITY OF ROCKLIN
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER. City of Rocklin. $3,197 - $4,080/Mo. (increase anticipated 2/1/08); Exc. benefits/City-paid PERS. City app packet: www.rocklin.ca.us or (916) 625-5060. App deadline: 1/18/08.

[McGruff]

or pay a reserve officer per diem-are the Park patrol officers also armed?

Wait I should be getting paid? :p

Our Parks aren't armed, although they really should be with all the H&S violations they come across.

[ACO88]

Well a couple of good places to look are the ACO Fun Stop http://www.acofunstop.com/
and the National Animal Control Assoc. http://www.nacanet.org/jobopps.htm

Also many states have some type of electronic bulletin board where towns & cities post job openings as an example
http://www2.memun.org/public/wantads/itemlist.cfm

In my experience if you're looking to be in animal control and LE, your best bet is to apply for a Game Warden type job. I haven't met very many ACO's with Full LE powers, heck with a couple very specific exceptions I have more authority than a state humane agent here.

Be safe and watch out for pistol packing opossums :p

Yeah Ive researched being a Game Warden. That is a much harder position to get. The pay is very low too. I might still try to go it though after I get some AC experience.