Animal Control Officer

at  The Pasadena Humane Society SPCA

PASADENA HUMANE is a non-profit animal welfare organization looking for passionate professionals to join our team.

SUMMARY

Provide residents in the community with support to ensure responsible ownership and care of pets. Position includes educating the public, enforcing animal ordinances and animal rescue.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• HS Diploma or GED or Proficiency Certificate.
• Minimum 18 years old
• Must be a U.S. citizen or a permanent legal resident.
• A conviction of any felony offense is cause for disqualification from employment. Certain misdemeanors or other than an honorable military discharge may be cause for disqualification. If hired, must successfully complete a P.O.S.T. Certified P.C. 832 Level-3 Course as a condition of continued employment.
• Drivers License and clean driving record. Ability to operate a large motor vehicle.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Fast-paced environment. Employees are exposed to numerous animals (living and deceased), including those with uncertain dispositions. They are required to act in a safe and responsible manner.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk, hear or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Pasadena Humane is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy not to engage in discrimination against any individual, or harassment of any person seeking employment with our organization on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, ancestry, marital status, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic information or status as a covered veteran including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation. This policy is intended to be consistent with the provisions of applicable State and Federal laws. Federal law requires proof of citizenship or “alien right-to-work” status. Pasadena Humane maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing.

• Educate the public regarding responsible pet ownership and proactively promote PHS programs and services.
• Have knowledge of animal ordinances and patrol city streets for animal-related violations of law, issue warnings, and citations as warranted.
• Rescue and impound stray and lost animals, impound deceased animals, assist with programs that create a safe and healthy community for people and animals.
• Investigate animal cruelty situations and rescue animals from dangerous places and/or situations.
• Assist PHS with proactive programs that address community challenges and prevent animals from becoming homeless.
• Maintain accurate records for situations, investigations and animals impounded.
• Humanely handle, catch, restrain, confine and transport animals using special equipment, methods and techniques. Ensure cleanliness of vehicles.
• Take care of and follow applicable laws with PHS issued equipment, including vehicles, radios and animal care/control equipment.
• If assigned and trained, may be required to use chemical immobilization and equipment.
• Write clear and concise reports. Testify at court proceedings as assigned.
• Ensure a positive, educational approach to customer service with a goal of educating the public and keeping animals in homes as appropriate. Promote positive relations with the general public, volunteers and staff while promoting the Society’s programs, policies and philosophies. Address customer complaints.