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Job Description
The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Animal Care Division, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Animal Care Dispatcher. Under general supervision, Animal Care Dispatchers will receive and prioritize emergency and non-emergency calls related to animal care. This includes reports of stray, aggressive, injured, or nuisance animals, as well as inquiries from the public.
Key responsibilities include:- Collaborating with animal control officers to ensure they have the necessary information to respond to calls effectively and safely.
- Maintaining accurate records of all dispatch activities, including call details, officer responses, and outcomes.
- Directing callers to third-party agencies when appropriate.
- Managing bite investigations, including tracking bite reports, quarantines, health checks, and rabies control protocols.
- Coordinating and tracking rabies specimens sent for laboratory testing.
- Facilitating radio communications with field staff.
- Operating various animal control databases.
- Handling a multiline telephone system when primary call takers are unavailable.
- Supporting joint agency responses for field services.
- Managing after-hours phone messages from the professional answering service, creating service calls, and distributing messages to the appropriate staff.
Applicants must be available to work on weekends in order to be considered for this opportunity. Those who indicate they are not available on weekends will be disqualified from the selection process.
This excellent opportunity for career growth also offers a lucrative benefits package!
To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary
Employee Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require Visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.
Work Schedule: Must be available to work weekends.
Minimum Requirements
Must be willing and available to work on weekends.
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Must qualify under one of the following options:
Option 1: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience providing customer service with responsibility for receiving, evaluating, and responding to inquiries or complaints. Experience must be in a public service communications or dispatch center.
Option 2: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience providing customer service with responsibility for receiving, evaluating, responding to inquiries or complaints and, dispatching field services personnel. Experience must be in a call intake center or dispatch center.
Desired Qualifications
We are looking for individuals who are detail-oriented, able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and possess strong communication skills who are passionate about animal care and making a difference in the community.
Selection Process
Examination Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience and skills, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
Application Procedure :
Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation:
If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.
Veterans' Preference:
Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .
For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .
Technical & Inspection Unit
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
Closing Date/Time: 2/13/2026 5:00 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Bernardino County
Show moreSan Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.
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