Animal Control Officer

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Full Time Pasadena, CA, US 2 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $25.08 To $34.83 Hourly

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

To lead the way toward a compassionate and caring community for all animals.

LEARNING:

We commit to best practice and professional development through continuous education.

INTEGRITY:

We value honest and transparent communication and decision making using evidence based practices.

COLLABORATION:

We value teamwork in our organization and partnerships with our community to deliver exceptional service.

KINDNESS:

We show compassion, care, respect and empathy to all animals and humans without prejudice or discrimination.

Animal Control Officer

Non-Exempt

Full Time

Animal Control Officers are typically scheduled on a 4 day work week, alternative work schedule. May include weekends, nights and holidays.

At Pasadena Humane, we are more than an animal shelter. We are a community-supported animal resource center providing compassion and care for all animals. Animal Control Officers (ACO) will provide residents in the community with support to ensure responsible ownership and care of pets. ACOs hold the primary responsibility for calls for service, educating the public, enforcing animal-related laws and animal rescue.

• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership, animal-related laws, Pasadena Humane programs, and resources, while promoting positive community relations and helping keep animals safely in homes when appropriate.
• Patrol assigned areas to enforce animal-related laws and ordinances; investigate animal cruelty, neglect, and public safety concerns; issue warnings and citations; and assist with the rescue, impoundment, and transportation of stray, injured, deceased, or at-risk animals.
• Humanely handle, restrain, transport, and care for animals using approved equipment, techniques, and safety procedures. Identify animal behavior, medical, or welfare concerns and accurately document and communicate findings.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls for service, provide community-oriented service, address complaints professionally, and perform dispatch/radio communication duties as assigned.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports, records, citations, and investigative documentation; testify in court proceedings as required.
• Assist with proactive community programs, special projects, disaster and emergency response operations, and large-scale animal incidents, including wildfire and evacuation support.
• Maintain and properly use Pasadena Humane-issued equipment, vehicles, radios, and specialized animal control tools, including chemical immobilization equipment if trained and assigned.
• Collaborate with internal departments, outside agencies, contractors, and community partners; represent Pasadena Humane at meetings, public events, and presentations as needed.
• Support Pasadena Humane’s mission, safety initiatives, organizational policies, and culture of teamwork and philanthropy.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Graduation from high school (or GED or Proficiency Certificate).
• One (1) year of paid, full-time experience working in an animal control agency or humane society, veterinary or kennel/boarding facility, ranch or zoo handling, controlling and caring for animals required; OR Six (6) months of experience as an Animal Control Officer.
• A conviction of…