Animal Control Officer I Salary: $25.30 - $30.12 Hourly
Animal Control Officer II Salary: $30.12 - 35.99 Hourly
Passionate about animal welfare and public service? Santa Barbara County Animal Services is seeking dedicated, compassionate professionals to join our team as an Animal Control Officer !
We are currently accepting applications for one (1) full-time Animal Control Officer I/II position in Santa Maria with the Santa Barbara County Health Department .
We are also accepting applications to establish an employment list for future Full-time, Part-time, Extra Help and 1414* vacancies for Animal Control Officers in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.
Applicants must select the locations they are willing to initially accept employment, for current and future vacancies, on the application agency-wide question and supplemental questionnaire.
NOTE: Although this position is home-based in Santa Maria, the incumbent will need to regularly travel throughout the County.
BENEFITS : The County of Santa Barbara offers generous benefits. Click on the Benefits Tab above or to view more information.
In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for:
THE POSITION:
Under general supervision, performs a variety of animal control functions in the area of field enforcement and kennel maintenance; and performs related duties as required. Responsibilities will also include working directly with animals as well as providing services to our customers.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Animal Control Officer I is the entry-level class in this series. Incumbents receive orientation and training to perform the full range of animal control duties. Incumbents are expected to progress to the journey-level, Animal Control Officer II, within a reasonable length of time, and to function at a higher level of independence, self-direction, judgment, and interaction with the public.
The work schedule for this position will depend upon the needs of the Department and will include overnight, on-call, weekend, and holidays shifts. Travel throughout the County will be required.
NOTE: Animal Control Officer I/II is a flexibly staffed series. Candidates may be hired at the higher level depending on the qualifications of the candidate and the needs of the department.
The IDEAL CANDIDATE will have strong interpersonal skills, a high level of professionalism AND:
ANIMAL SERVICES DIVISION: Santa Barbara County Animal Services (SBCAS) is the leading animal welfare organization in Santa Barbara County, caring for over 5,000 pets in our shelters annually. SBCAS is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of animals and people through proactive intervention, effective enforcement, collaboration, education, and the compassionate care and rehoming of sheltered animals.
Why Our Team is Proud to Work Here:
Animal Shelter Locations:
For more information, please visit:
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must provide detailed information on their application to demonstrate how they meet the employment standards (minimum qualifications) listed below:
Additional Requirements:
NOTE: Incumbents in this class must be able to move animals or objects weighing up to 100 lbs . Incumbents are expected to work in the field a majority of the time, wear a uniform, work shifts, weekends and rotational standby duty as required.
Knowledge of: basic physical and behavioral characteristics of animals and safe and humane animal handling procedures OR basic investigation techniques and property rights; personal computer-based software applications; and proper English usage, grammar, and spelling.
Ability to: read, understand, and explain applicable State and local laws, regulations, and ordinances; learn the physical and behavioral characteristics of animals and safe and humane animal handling procedures OR learn basic investigation techniques and property rights; obtain cooperation and compliance from members of the public; analyze a situation and adopt a course of action; exercise tact and independent judgment in dealing with the public; speak to a wide range of people; prepare clear and concise written reports; present a positive public image; develop and maintain working relationships with co-workers, agencies, and organizations; handle sick, injured, dangerous, or dead animals and decomposing animal carcasses in a safe and humane manner; learn breed identification; learn and recognize symptoms of rabies and other common animal diseases; learn the safe and accurate handling of a tranquilizer gun and pellet gun; destroy (euthanize) dangerous, sick, or unwanted animals; make simple arithmetical calculations involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; learn and use office software applications, including word processing, e-mail, and department-specific applications; understand and follow oral and written instructions; safely drive a vehicle; and work independently.
Background Check: Employment in this class requires successful completion of a criminal background investigation.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the supplemental questionnaire ranking to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive written notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
Veteran’s Points: Veteran’s preference credit is applicable for this recruitment (5 points for veterans, 10 points for disabled veterans). To be eligible for this credit, you must be applying for this position within five years from your most recent date of: (1) honorable discharge from active military service; or, (2) discharge from a military or veterans’ hospital where treatment and confinement were for a disability incurred during active military service; or, (3) completion of education or training funded by a Federal Educational Assistance Act. No time limit exists for veterans with 30% or more disability.
To receive veteran’s preference points, you must: (1) check the Veteran’s Preference Points box on the employment application form, (2) submit a copy of your Form DD-214 on or before the closing date, and (3) pass all phases of the examination process. The preference points will be added to your final test score.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider, or learning institution.
Recruiters will communicate with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, candidate will be required to successfully complete a background check, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee will be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination. The appointee must satisfactorily complete a one-year probationary period.
The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department requires all employees working in direct contact with patients or clients in a high-risk environment to comply with the County Health Employee Immunizations policy. This can be accomplished by providing documentation of immunizations, submitting laboratory immune titers demonstrating adequate immunity, or obtaining required vaccinations. A list of requirements, based on the specific program, will be sent at the time an offer letter is presented to the selected candidate(s) and initial documentation will be required at this time .
Disaster Service Workers : Pursuant to Governmental Code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT
The County of Santa Barbara is dedicated to cultivating and sustaining an environment that exhibits equity and inclusion everywhere, and at all levels of our organization. The County believes equity is a fundamental principle that must be imbedded in policies, institutional practices and systems. The County recognizes the negative impacts of systemic racism and is committed to eliminating the barriers affecting our Black, Latinx, Indigenous, and Asian community members, as well as people of other diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds. We envision a world where society and its systems (e.g. education, criminal justice, and health care, housing the economy) are just, fair, and inclusive, enabling all people to participate and reach their full potential.
We celebrate community and employee diversity, strive for inclusion and belonging, and promote empowered participation. We aspire to build a workforce that is reflective of these values and the communities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will resolutely uphold federal, California state law and/or Santa Barbara County ordinances.
We believe equity and inclusion are vital to fulfill the County’s mission and to embody a culture of “One County, One Future.” Expanding the full range of employee talent allows the County to deliver our best to all our community members.
We believe in the dignity and humanity of all people. We strive for a healthy and prosperous society that promotes all people having equitable access and opportunity.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: 03/03/2025, by 4:59 p.m. PST; Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at
Farrah Medrano, Talent Acquisition Lead,
County Health, PHDRecruiter@sbcphd.org
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