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Animal Care and Control

Field Animal Control & Shelter Officer

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An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$62,685 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Summary Animal Care and Control is seeking a dedicated Animal Control Officer I to enforce state, county and city animal control codes. The role involves overseeing the care, impounding, quarantine, licensing, vaccination and regulation of various animals under supervision.

The position requires six months of full-time experience at the Animal Care Attendant I level in an animal regulatory agency and possession of a California PC 832 certification within six months of appointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description Animal Care and Control is seeking a dedicated Animal Control Officer I to enforce state, county and city animal control codes. The role involves overseeing the care, impounding, quarantine, licensing, vaccination and regulation of various animals under supervision.

The position requires six months of full-time experience at the Animal Care Attendant I level in an animal regulatory agency and possession of a California PC 832 certification within six months of appointment.#J-18808-Ljbffr