Animal Services Officer

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Animal Services Officer.

This recruitment will close on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM PST.

Fremont Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the City of Fremont, California. As of 2026, the department consists of over 300 staff, of which more than 200 are sworn personnel, and more than 100 are professional staff. Fremont Police Department was first established under the direction of Chief Richard

E. Condon on July 1, 1958. At that time, it was staffed by one Lieutenant, three Sergeants, two investigators, one juvenile officer, 17 patrol officers, a secretary, and a clerk. By the end of 1958, there were a total of 25 officers serving a population of 29,000 people in the City of Fremont. In 1966, Fremont PD grew to 82 officers, serving a population of 88,000.

The department continues to grow as demand for services increased. Today, Fremont Police Department is one of the most reputable police agencies in the State, serving the 4th largest city in the Bay Area.

The process may include individual and/or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process.

Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling  or emailing human resources

For additional information, please email Human Resources at mcha.

Under general supervision, serves as a member of the Animal Services team in providing a caring, humane environment in which to perform animal control services duties in the animal shelter and in the field; performs related duties as required.

This is a journey level classification in the Animal Services Division of the Police Department, reporting to an Animal Services Supervisor. Assignments are rotated between the field and the Animal Shelter on an established schedule, and incumbents are expected to perform the full scope of the job in both areas of assignment. Assignments, objectives, and work methods are established by policy and procedure and incumbents assume responsibility for accomplishing work within those parameters.

Work review is not continual but is conducted periodically; checks are integrated into work processes. Incumbents of positions in this classification work in the field, the animal shelter office, and the shelter's animal care area.

• Patrols assigned geographical areas of the City during assigned working hours.
• Picks up unleashed or dead animals.
• Investigates complaints.
• Investigates reports of animal welfare abuses.
• Prepares investigative reports.
• Recommends appropriate solutions to animal service requests.
• Investigates complaints of animal bites.
• Quarantines animals.
• Issues warnings and/or citations.

• Gathers information and obtains statements from the public on animals creating nuisances.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains animal control trucks and other animal control equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Receives stray and relinquished animals.
• Assesses animal health.
• Cleans and sanitizes cages and runs.
• Euthanizes injured and unclaimed animals.
• Maintains shelter records.

• Receives and responds to customer service requests either in person or on the phone.
• Provides information concerning animal behavior and care.
• Provides food and water to animals housed in the shelter.
• Receives fee payment for services.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:
Written and oral communication techniques; public relations; conflict resolution techniques; and common animal types and their normal characteristics and behaviors. Skill to:
Administer injections. Ability to:
Participate as a team member in the work of the Animal Services Division by understanding and implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives, working…