What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at City of Hollister?
This is an open recruitment, therefore, qualified candidates from the public and qualified career City employees are encouraged to apply. The Animal Control Officer classification is in the Animal Control Division of the Hollister Police Department. The eligibility list that is developed from this recruitment process may be used to fill future vacancies in the Animal Control Officer classification or in similar classifications.
The Community
The City of Hollister is nestled in San Benito County, 47 miles South of San Jose, along Highway 156 near the San Luis Reservoir. Historically an agricultural community established by ranchers and farmers, Hollister has a population of more than 40,000 residents and has developed into an anchor community for the surrounding area, drawing residents, businesses, and tourists to its beautiful weather, charming downtown, abundant recreational opportunities, diverse workforce, friendly people, and rural roots.
The beautiful hills and valleys of San Benito County make Hollister a dreamland for those who love the outdoors. Hollister Hills offers over 6,800 acres of scenic and varied terrain for off-highway vehicles as well as dedicated hiking, bicycling, & equestrian trails. Only miles away from Pinnacles National Park, and with back country roads for bikers, the City is an ideal location for nature-lovers.
In the midst of exponential residential and commercial growth, the City of Hollister maintains its independence, small-town charm, and agricultural/ranching heritage in its community and business-friendly environment. For more information on this charming city, please visit the City of Hollister’s website at www.hollister.ca.gov
The Organization
Incorporated in 1872, the City of Hollister is a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager, and consists of five members, which includes a Mayor elected at-large every two years, and four council members elected within individual districts in staggered four-year terms.
Hollister is a full-service city that provides the full suite of municipal services such as water, sewer, police, fire, development, and administrative functions; it also provides significant services to the greater San Benito County, including Fire and Animal Control. In addition, the City manages a growing municipal airport, currently serving as a CalFire Air Attack Base and as the staging area for wildfire suppression in six surrounding counties. The City of Hollister has 222 full-time employees and a total annual operating budget of $135.3 million for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Animal Control Division:
The City of Hollister Police Department's Animal Care & Service Bureau was established in 1982. The Animal Care & Service Bureau provides animal control services within the City of Hollister and the County of San Benito. The City of Hollister Police Department's Animal Care & Service Bureau is responsible for impounding stray or lost animals, cruelty investigations, rabies control, dog license sales, lost pet reports, 24-hour emergency services, enforcing local and state ordinances, operation of the animal shelter, educational programs, and administering the animal adoption program. The Animal Shelter serves as a safe haven for thousands of domestic animals who are lost, abandoned, neglected, or unwanted. The shelter cares for approximately 3,500 animals each year.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City, County, and State laws governing the care and keeping of animals in the City; and to impound, care for, and dispose of domestic and wild animals as appropriate.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
One (1) year animal handling and care experience.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
Skill to:
Ability to:
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
The Community
The City of Hollister is nestled in San Benito County, 47 miles South of San Jose, along Highway 156 near the San Luis Reservoir. Historically an agricultural community established by ranchers and farmers, Hollister has a population of more than 40,000 residents and has developed into an anchor community for the surrounding area, drawing residents, businesses, and tourists to its beautiful weather, charming downtown, abundant recreational opportunities, diverse workforce, friendly people, and rural roots.
The beautiful hills and valleys of San Benito County make Hollister a dreamland for those who love the outdoors. Hollister Hills offers over 6,800 acres of scenic and varied terrain for off-highway vehicles as well as dedicated hiking, bicycling, & equestrian trails. Only miles away from Pinnacles National Park, and with back country roads for bikers, the City is an ideal location for nature-lovers.
In the midst of exponential residential and commercial growth, the City of Hollister maintains its independence, small-town charm, and agricultural/ranching heritage in its community and business-friendly environment. For more information on this charming city, please visit the City of Hollister’s website at www.hollister.ca.gov
The Organization
Incorporated in 1872, the City of Hollister is a general law city and operates under the Council-Manager form of government. The City Council appoints the City Manager, and consists of five members, which includes a Mayor elected at-large every two years, and four council members elected within individual districts in staggered four-year terms.
Hollister is a full-service city that provides the full suite of municipal services such as water, sewer, police, fire, development, and administrative functions; it also provides significant services to the greater San Benito County, including Fire and Animal Control. In addition, the City manages a growing municipal airport, currently serving as a CalFire Air Attack Base and as the staging area for wildfire suppression in six surrounding counties. The City of Hollister has 222 full-time employees and a total annual operating budget of $135.3 million for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.
Animal Control Division:
The City of Hollister Police Department's Animal Care & Service Bureau was established in 1982. The Animal Care & Service Bureau provides animal control services within the City of Hollister and the County of San Benito. The City of Hollister Police Department's Animal Care & Service Bureau is responsible for impounding stray or lost animals, cruelty investigations, rabies control, dog license sales, lost pet reports, 24-hour emergency services, enforcing local and state ordinances, operation of the animal shelter, educational programs, and administering the animal adoption program. The Animal Shelter serves as a safe haven for thousands of domestic animals who are lost, abandoned, neglected, or unwanted. The shelter cares for approximately 3,500 animals each year.
DEFINITION
Under general supervision, to perform a variety of duties involved in enforcing City, County, and State laws governing the care and keeping of animals in the City; and to impound, care for, and dispose of domestic and wild animals as appropriate.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises no supervision.
- Patrol City and County streets and roads; search for stray dogs and other domestic animals and livestock.
- Enforce City, County, and State animal control laws; explain ordinance relating to the care and keeping of animals to the public; issue citations for violations of animal control ordinances.
- Investigate animal bites; quarantine suspected rabid animals; process specimens and send to lab; conduct rabies vaccination clinics.
- Impound, quarantine, and dispose of animals as appropriate; transport animals to the City shelter; transport injured animals to a veterinarian for treatment.
- Destroy and dispose of designated animals.
- Assist in preparing for and conduct rabies clinics.
- Maintain animal shelter and surrounding grounds.
- Investigate reports or complaints of dogs, cats, or other animals creating nuisances and take appropriate action; investigate reports of animal abuse.
- Receive lost and found animal reports; assist visitors in location missing pets.
- Process adoption of pets at the animal shelter.
- Appear in court when necessary during cases involving violations of animal regulations.
- Perform general office duties; answer telephone calls; provide information and explain procedures; type letters and correspondence; file rabies certificates and other documents.
- Follow-up on delinquent or pending dog licenses; sell dog licenses to dog owners.
- Pick up deceased animals from City streets and vet clinics.
- Prepare and maintain a variety of records and reports.
- Respond to emergency calls while off duty.
OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES
Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES
Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
Experience:
One (1) year animal handling and care experience.
Education:
Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade.
License or Certificate:
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Penal Code 832 certificate.
- Procedures, methods, and techniques of handling a variety of domestic and wild animals.
- Procedures and techniques for dealing with the public in a tactful and firm manner.
- Occupational hazards and standard safety practices necessary in the area of animal care, handling, and control.
- Modern office practices, methods, and computer equipment.
- Principles and procedures of record keeping and reporting.
- Safe driving principles and practices.
Skill to:
- Operate modern office equipment including computer equipment.
- Operate a motor vehicle safely.
Ability to:
- Learn the policies, procedures, laws, codes, and regulations governing the control, impoundment, treatment, and disposal of animals.
- Learn the geography of the City including location and layout of streets.
- Learn and utilize proper capture, muzzling, restraint, and tranquilizing techniques.
- Learn animal behavior and the symptoms of disease.
- Enforce animal regulations with firmness and tact.
- Euthanize animals.
- Prepare and maintain accurate and complete records.
- Prepare clear and concise reports.
- Respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Special Requirements
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
- Ability to work in a standard office environment with some ability to sit, stand, walk, run, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, crawl, twist, climb, and lift 75 lbs.; exposure to noise, outdoors, confining work space, and chemicals; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
Applications must be submitted online through this applicant tracking system. All materials must be complete and clearly indicate the candidate meets the minimum qualifications. All statements made on the application, resume, and supplemental materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from eligibility list or discharge from employment.
Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department.
The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here. Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.
Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list.
Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.
Candidates presenting the most desirable combination of education, experience and/or training as stated in this announcement will be invited to continue in the selection process.
The selection process may require any combination of the following: application appraisal, written examination, performance test, and personal interview conducted by an outside oral panel and/or the Department.
The City of Hollister offers preference to qualified veterans during the candidate selection process. The City of Hollister's Veterans' Preference Policy can be accessed here. Applicants must claim Veteran's preference in the agency-wide questions section and attach a copy of their DD214 to the application.
Following the examination process, successful candidates are placed on an employment list.
Appointment will be made from the employment list. Appointed employee(s) will be required to pass a psychological evaluation, physical, drug screen, background investigation, and fingerprints check.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action:
The City of Hollister does not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, or any other non-merit factor. The City of Hollister encourages minorities and women to apply. The City of Hollister makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. Individuals requiring any accommodation in order to participate in the selection process must inform the Human Resources Office via email at hr@hollister.ca.gov of such request. Requests for accommodation should include an explanation of the type and extent of accommodations needed to participate in the selection process.
Salary : $59,922 - $72,836
