Animal Control & License Officer I/II

Summary

Animal Control & License Officer I/II

The County of Riverside Department of Animal Services has multiple openings for Animal Control & License Officer I/II. Immediate openings are available in Jurupa, and this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout Riverside County.

Animal Control & License Officers receive and investigate complaints from the public, businesses, homeowners, and other County agencies involving stray, injured, dangerous, or improperly controlled animals. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed patrol records, issuing citations and notices of violation, and enforcing Riverside County ordinances and California State laws related to animal licensing, vaccination, disease recognition, and treatment.

Animal Control & License Officers serve as public representatives for the County and are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment while providing compassionate customer service, including in emotionally charged situations. Officers are responsible for promoting safety for themselves, the public, businesses, and animals while effectively addressing animal control concerns.

Competitive candidates will have strong conflict resolution skills along with effective verbal and written communication abilities, experience enforcing animal control laws, investigating public complaints, and working safety and effectively in occasionally hazardous or high-risk situations.

This position requires on-call/standby availability and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Salary Range: Animal Control and License Officer I = $25.20 - $37.52/hourly Animal Control and License Officer II = $27.65 - $39.51/hourly

Meet the Team! The Riverside County 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.

Job Description

Animal Control & License Officer I/II

The County of Riverside Department of Animal Services has multiple openings for Animal Control & License Officer I/II. Immediate openings are available in Jurupa, and this recruitment may be used to fill vacancies throughout Riverside County.

Animal Control & License Officers receive and investigate complaints from the public, businesses, homeowners, and other County agencies involving stray, injured, dangerous, or improperly controlled animals. Responsibilities include maintaining detailed patrol records, issuing citations and notices of violation, and enforcing Riverside County ordinances and California State laws related to animal licensing, vaccination, disease recognition, and treatment.

Animal Control & License Officers serve as public representatives for the County and are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, and sound judgment while providing compassionate customer service, including in emotionally charged situations. Officers are responsible for promoting safety for themselves, the public, businesses, and animals while effectively addressing animal control concerns.

Competitive candidates will have strong conflict resolution skills along with effective verbal and written communication abilities, experience enforcing animal control laws, investigating public complaints, and working safety and effectively in occasionally hazardous or high-risk situations.

This position requires on-call/standby availability and the ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Salary Range: Animal Control and License Officer I = $25.20 - $37.52/hourly Animal Control and License Officer II = $27.65 - $39.51/hourly

Meet the Team! The Riverside County 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.