Animal Control Officer - LTD Global
San Mateo, CA 94401
About the Job
About the organization
A private, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to promoting compassion and respect for all living creatures. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, it provides a wide range of services, including animal adoption, wildlife rescue, veterinary care, humane education, and enforcement of animal-related laws. The organization operates as a safe place for stray, injured, and neglected animals, striving to reunite pets with their owners or find them loving homes. It is committed to community outreach, education, and advocacy, ensuring the well-being of animals and fostering a humane community.
Position Overview
Foster a humane attitude toward animal care and treatment through education and leading by example. Provide guidance and answer public inquiries on animal-related matters, including welfare issues, state and local regulations, rabies quarantine protocols, and other concerns.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
A private, nonprofit animal welfare organization dedicated to promoting compassion and respect for all living creatures. Located in the San Francisco Bay Area, it provides a wide range of services, including animal adoption, wildlife rescue, veterinary care, humane education, and enforcement of animal-related laws. The organization operates as a safe place for stray, injured, and neglected animals, striving to reunite pets with their owners or find them loving homes. It is committed to community outreach, education, and advocacy, ensuring the well-being of animals and fostering a humane community.
Position Overview
Foster a humane attitude toward animal care and treatment through education and leading by example. Provide guidance and answer public inquiries on animal-related matters, including welfare issues, state and local regulations, rabies quarantine protocols, and other concerns.
Responsibilities:
- Respond to and address stray, sick, injured, or aggressive domestic animals and wildlife.
- Transport animals to appropriate facilities or provide field euthanasia when necessary.
- Perform technical animal rescues and enforce local/state animal laws, including dangerous animal complaints and citations.
- Investigate animal incidents, prepare and execute warrants, and collaborate with legal authorities.
- Write detailed reports, handle evidence, and maintain accurate records.
- Assist with veterinary exams, rabies quarantine cases, and deceased animal removal.
- Educate the public on animal welfare issues and assist emergency services when required.
- Maintain professional communication via radio and ensure vehicles are clean and stocked.
- Participate in community outreach and educational events as needed.
- Provide humane care for all animals and collaborate with other departments as necessary.
Qualifications:
- Ability to perform all essential job duties satisfactorily.
- Knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet job requirements (reasonable accommodation provided for individuals with disabilities).
- Capability to manage the emotional aspects of end-of-life services and humane euthanasia.
- Support staff during high-emotion situations.
- Flexible schedule with availability for irregular hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, and standby as needed.
- Successfully pass a criminal background check upon hire.
- Strong motivation toward animal welfare and humane treatment.
- Ability to work effectively without close supervision.
- Maintain professionalism and perform effectively under pressure.
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