Resources

Animal Care Officer

Job Description:

The Yuba County Sheriff's Department is currently recruiting for two full-time Animal Care Services Officer. Under close supervision, incumbents enforces State and County laws regarding stray, dangerous, rabid, nuisance and unwanted domestic animals; investigates complaints; patrols assigned areas; captures animals; removes dead animals from public and private properties; assist in feeding and cleaning animal enclosures; assist with euthanizations and disposal of animals in a humane and prescribed method and performs other duties related to humane animal protection and control; performs related work as assigned including assisting the public with drop off, pick up and adoption of animals as necessary.

This is a working level class in animal control, responsible for enforcing applicable regulations in a limited public officer capacity. Successful performance of the work requires skill in dealing with the public in difficult situations as well as a willingness to handle animals that may be injured or ill.

About Animal Care Services: Animal Care Services is a division of the Sheriff's Department. Animal Care Services provides services for the unincorporated areas of Yuba County and is located in Olivehurst, California. Animal Care Services care for lost animals, injured and abandoned animals, and a provide variety of services that protect both citizens and animals. Most importantly, they keep lost pets safe and happy so they can be reunited with their owner or adopted into a new family.

Requirements:

Minimum: Equivalent to graduation from high school, one (1) year of experience in animal care or similar work which will have provided the required knowledge and skills.

Preferred: In addition to the above minimum, up to three (3) years of experience in animal care or similar work which will have provided the required knowledge and skills.

Working Conditions: Work extended or off-hours shifts or be called back in emergency situations. Willingness to control and handle aggressive, ill, injured or dead animals in potentially hazardous situations. Wear Uniform as specified. Special Instructions: Must successfully complete an extensive and through background investigation including a Miscellaneous Personal History Statement and Live Scan fingerprinting and a psychological examination prior to hire. Must have the ability to obtain a California driver's license within 10 days of hire and maintain the license throughout employment. Possession of or the ability to obtain within one year of hire date, a California PC 832 Peace Officer Certification.

Application Procedures:

An official Yuba County employment application must be submitted by final filing deadline. Applications must include supplemental questionnaire, copies of valid license(s), certificate(s) and college transcripts and/or diploma. Incomplete applications may be disqualified from further consideration. Any and all experience and/or training MUST be identified on your application. Resumes, letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered in lieu of the application.

TO APPLY: ON-LINE APPLICATION: Applications may be submitted on-line through CalOpps. Click on the Apply for Job button above to complete the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire.

OR HARD COPY APPLICATION: You may access a hard copy of the Yuba County employment application and Supplemental Questionnaire by visiting our website at http://www.yuba.org and clicking on the Job Opportunities page. Our applications are available in a Microsoft Word format or fillable PDF, or you may pick up these materials in our office located 915 8th Street, Suite 113, Marysville, CA 95901. Hard copies of applications can be submitted to our office in person, by U.S. Mail or by fax at 530-749-7864. Applications must be received by the final filing deadline; postmarks or applications received after the final filing deadline will not be accepted.

All applicants will be given written notice regarding the status of their application and selection procedures. The County prefers to communicate via email, if provided, to expedite communication. It is also recommended that applicants review their SPAM mail daily as to not miss any important communication from the County. E-mail communications are sent from two mail servers; calopps.org and co.yuba.ca.us. Applicants are responsible for notifying the County of any changes to their contact information, including but not limited to e-mail addresses, mailing addresses, primary and secondary telephone numbers. Applicants must provide the following documents with their application by the filing deadline: Completed Yuba County Employment Application (Online or Hard Copy) Supplemental Questionnaire Any Diplomas and Unofficial Transcripts Copies of Related Certifications/Trainings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The minimum and preferred requirements are listed above. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

RECRUITMENT SELECTION PROCESSES: The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: Supplemental Questionnaire Personal History Statement (Pre-Review) Department Interviews (Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 8 – 12 weeks for successful candidates).