Animal Control Officer I

The County of Santa Cruz invites you to apply for ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I

Salary: $4,517 – 5,441 / Month

THE JOB: The individual in this position will be part of a team that is dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of our pets and our community. Under the direction of the Supervising Animal Services Field Manager, the position is responsible for the apprehending and caring of animals, determining the disposition of animals, enforcing various related State and local laws and ordinances, and responding to complaints concerning unwanted, escaped or other nuisance animals, and other tasks as assigned. The incumbent in this position will be required to work tactfully and effectively with the public to diffuse confrontational situations.

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be:

One year of experience providing information, such as explaining rules and regulations to the public preferably in the handling and care and control of animals or an equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

To receive credit for course work, applicants must provide the following information in the supplemental questionnaire: name of school, dates attended, course title, number of units and whether semester or quarter.

Special Requirements: Please visit our website to view all special requirements.

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com