Job Description: Animal Services Officer (ASO) is another “face of the Fontana Police Department.” This is a uniformed position that works a 10-hour shift, both in the field or in the office. Driving an assigned work vehicle, you will communicate using the in-car computer or in-car radio during your shift to respond to and complete calls for service. ASOs assist citizens and officers after being trained in methods of interacting with an array of animals. ASOs are entrusted to work on their own, within a team environment, and to communicate with the public in a productive manner. Writing detailed reports, testifying in court, and being on-call are all requirements of the position. This all makes for a fulfilling and exciting work experience that won’t leave you bored or short of challenges. Job Responsibilities: Advise, counsel and instruct others in animal behavior and handling; may make educational presentations. Investigate complaints from the public and other agencies regarding animals that are stray, uncontrolled, abused, dangerous, wild or diseased; investigate animal bites, arrange for proper identification and quarantining; approve and monitor home quarantine of biting animals in accordance with regulations. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Issue citations and warning notices for violations of applicable regulations; investigates problems through interviews and evidence collection; testifies in court regarding citations and monitors disposition of complaints. Identify symptoms of common animal diseases and recommend medical care, isolation or destruction. Operate firearms, humane traps, mobile radios and related animal control tools, equipment and devices. Assist other agencies and City departments in animal control and handling, including searches, evictions and other emergencies. Assist other Animal Control staff and City staff; instruct in field practices and animal care and handling procedures as needed. Patrol assigned areas of the City in City vehicle; capture wild, stray, and unlicensed animals for impounding; remove and transport dead and injured animals; under emergency conditions, destroy dangerous or grossly injured animals in the field using euthanasia procedures or arrange for proper destruction. Explain laws and regulations to the public relating to the care and control of animals, filing of complaints, and the operations and authorities of the animal shelter. Job Requirements: Basic species and breed identification for a variety of domestic and wild animals. Approved euthanasia methods and procedures, including the use of controlled substances. State and City laws and regulations pertaining to the proper care and control of animals. Appropriate procedures for the issuing of citations and testifying in court. Proper animal-handling methods, techniques and equipment including methods for the capture of sick, injured or vicious animals. Record keeping methods and radio dispatch procedures. Safe wok methods and safety regulations pertaining to animal control field operations. Symptoms and behaviors associated with rabies and other common animal diseases. Qualification & Experience: Experience: Two (2) years of experience in the care and handling of animals which also included significant public contact work. Education: Graduation from an accredited High School or GED is required and the completion of Level I and II courses in animal medical care, handling and treatment as sponsored by the State Human Academy or a comparable training program is preferred. Job Details: Company: City of Fontana Vacancy Type: Full Time Job Location: Fontana, CA, US Application Deadline: N/A Apply Here careersvite.com
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