Animal Services Officer

City of Irvine • Full-time • Irvine, CA, US • 3w ago

Do you aspire to apply your passion for public service in the City of Irvine, nationally ranked for safety, educational institutions, business enterprises, and quality of life? Then join our collaborative and dynamic workforce with the Irvine Police Department.

The Irvine Police Department seeks an Animal Services Officer to educate and enforce the laws governing the care and keep of animals.

The Animal Control division is staffed seven days a week. The selected candidate must be willing to work various shifts that include nights, weekends and holidays. On-call shifts may be required.

All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process.

This position receives a Hazard Stipend of an additional $900/year since this position will work in arterial roadways. Certain requirements/restrictions may apply.

Your Impact

Investigate animal related crimes, write reports, book evidence. Initiate appropriate corrective action.
Conduct inspections and respond to calls and complaints.
Issue warning and citations to enforce state and local laws.
Educate citizens about the laws and regulations.
Collect sick or injured wildlife and impound the animals.
Clean and maintain the animal control vehicle and cages utilized to transport animals.
Find additional information in the Animal Services Officer I job description.

Best Fit

Experience in an animal handling environment. Understands the signals of behavior and animal handling.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong customer service focus and understands and upholds the core values of the Irvine Police Department.
Experience as an Animal Services Officer is desirable.
Investigations and trial experience is ideal.

Minimum Qualifications

Equivalent to graduation from high school.
Two years' experience in public safety activities, community service or in the caring and handling of animals, OR one year experience working in the field as an animal control officer, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
Requires a valid California driver's license.
832 P.C. certification preferred.

The City

Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine. The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.

Your Team

The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, Youth Services, K-9s, Traffic Enforcement, Investigations, Crime Scene Investigation, and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). Irvine is committed to a full community-oriented policing concept that interfaces closely with all segments of the community.

The Process

The selection process may include an examination, oral interview(s), and background investigation prior to appointment. All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. This includes, but is not limited to, the review of legal documents, police and driving records, credit profile, motor vehicle insurance, vehicle operation, prior employment records, and performance reviews. This recruitment may establish an eligibility list to fill future positions in similar and/or lower classifications within the organization.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation.

Closing Date/Time: 1/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific