ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II

Salary

$23.75 - $34.11 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Classified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

J03AN-27

Department

Parks, Recreation & Marine - (CL)

Opening Date

10/14/2026

Closing Date

10/28/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

Applications are available online beginning Wednesday, October 14, 2026 through 11:59 p.m. on Friday, October 28, 2026.

SALARY INFORMATION:

Grade I - $ 23.751- $ 32.460 Hourly

Grade II - $ 25.014 - $ 34.111 Hourly

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision, maintains public safety by enforcing animal ordinances and state laws; provides education on the humane and required treatment of animals; educates citizens on resources available to comply with local and state laws; investigates violations of local and state laws pertaining to animal control; issues citations for violations of the municipal code related to animal care and welfare; files criminal complaints with the City Prosecutor or District Attorney in cooperation with the investigation unit; impounds healthy, injured, sick, dangerous and deceased animals; provides care for and performs euthanasia of animals; performs regular animal health and welfare checks; provides routine and preventative treatment under the direction of a veterinarian adhering to the guidelines included, but not limited to Veterinarian Practice Code, Business & Professional Code and the departmental procedures; and performs other related duties as assigned.

This is not an inclusive list. A complete list of examples of duties are detailed in the Civil Service Commission-approved ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II class specification.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates must meet one of the following options, A, B, or C:

Option A: One (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in providing and/or performing direct care to animals in a licensed animal care facility, preferably in the public sector and/or non-profit.

OR

Option B: Completion of twelve semester units or eighteen quarter units from an accredited college or university in Animal Science, Animal Management, Veterinary Technician or related fields (proof required) *.

OR

Option C: Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate (proof required) *.

• Proof of required documents, such as transcripts, degrees, and/or certificates, must be uploaded to the application at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicants name or other identifying characteristic on the form. Degree must indicate the field of study and transcripts must indicate field of study and degree conferred date. Candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge in best practices, ordinances, municipal and state laws in relation to animal health and welfare;
• Ability to work effectively and positively with the public in a heightened stress environment;
• Ability to demonstrate ethical competencies, especially in handling sensitive and confidential information and creating other reports;
• Ability to demonstrate a high level of emotional intelligence by handling sensitive situations with compassion, tact and confidentiality;
• Ability to meet required appearance standards, including uniform and personal protective equipment;
• Ability to safely and humanely handle animals;
• Ability to perform euthanasia on animals;
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing;
• Physical condition must be at a level commensurate with ability to perform job duties such as: lifting a minimum of 50 pounds chest high without assistance; climbing inclines; working in or around water (ex. wading in shallow water or assist in water rescue); at elevated heights; under reduced visibility; weather conditions; running 50 feet with or without reasonable accommodation;
• Willingness to work irregular hours, including nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, callback, standby, split shifts, and working shifts alone.

A valid motor vehicle operators license.

Candidates must be able to operate an animal control vehicle with limited rear visibility requiring the sole use of side mirrors and backup cameras prior to completion of the probationary period.

Candidates must obtain an Euthanasia Certificate and California POST PC 832- Laws of Arrest prior to completion of the probationary period.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Bilingual/Biliterate skills (Spanish, Khmer, or Tagalog) are desired for some positions.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

EXAMINATION WEIGHTS:

Application and Supplemental Application......................................................Qualifying

Appraisal Interview…………………………………………………………………..100%

A minimum rating of 70 must be attained in order to pass the examination. Certification by score bands will be considered based on analysis of exam results. The resulting eligible list will remain in effect for at least one year. Screening of applicants will be conducted on the basis of application and required supplemental application submitted. Only those candidates showing the strongest backgrounds on the basis of comparative analysis will be invited to the examination process. Based on the number of applications accepted, the selection procedure may be changed. In the event a revision is necessary, the affected persons will be notified.

In accordance with Civil Service Procedure 3.38, all eligible veterans that successfully qualify on any or all open-competitive examinations shall receive an additional credit of ten (10) points that will be added to their original passing score. Disabled veterans passing the examination shall receive a credit of fifteen (15) points that will be added to their original passing score. (A copy of the veterans DD-214, Member 4 form indicating honorable discharge must be attached to the application at the time of filing.)

This position is eligible for Local Hiring Preferences and Veterans Preference Points. Learn more about available preferences and eligibility criteria here: www.longbeach.gov/jobs/working-for-the-city/hiring-preferences.

If you have not received notification within two weeks after close of filing, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

In support of the Citys Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer, and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

This information is available in an alternative format by request at (562) 570-7008. If special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department two (2) business days prior to the test at (562) 570-7008. For the hearing impaired, call (562)570-7008.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.

J.O.B. J03AN-27 ACO:PS HR 09/25/2026

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)
• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave
• Deferred Compensation
• Credit Union Membership
• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
• Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about your qualifications for the Animal Control Officer I-II position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Be specific and detailed in your responses. Resumes should be attached, but may not be substituted in lieu of the required application forms (i.e., responses should NOT state "see resume"). Please be advised that failure to answer required questions will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. The application, supplemental questionnaire, and attachments must be completed and received by the filing deadline. Proof of any required documents must be uploaded to the online application. Please be advised that failure to provide the required documents will result in an incomplete application and will jeopardize your opportunity to be placed on the eligible list. If you require assistance, please call our customer service line at (562) 570-7008 during the filing period between the hours of 7:30 AM through 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday or email HR-TalentAcquisition@longbeach.gov and include Animal Control Officer I-II in the subject line. Do you understand the instructions for completing and submitting the application and supplemental questionnaire for this job?

• Yes

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REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: This position requires candidates to meet one of the following options at time of filing: Option A: One (1) year of paid, full time equivalent experience in providing and/or performing direct care to animals in a licensed animal care facility, preferably in the public sector and/or non-profit. Option B: Completion of twelve semester units or eighteen quarter units from an accredited college or university in Animal Science, Animal Management, Veterinary Technician or related fields (proof required) . Option C: Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate (proof required) . Select the option that best describes your qualifications.

• Option A: I have one (1) year of paid, full-time equivalent experience in providing and/or performing direct care to animals in a licensed animal care facility, preferably in the public sector and/or non-profit.
• Option B: I have completed twelve semester units or eighteen quarter units from an accredited college or university in Animal Science, Animal Management, Veterinary Technician or related field and have attached proof to this application.
• Option C: I possess a Registered Veterinarian Technician Certificate and have attached it to this application.
• None of the options are applicable to me. I understand that I do not qualify for the position. Selecting this option will disqualify me from this position.

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EXPERIENCE: If applying under Option A: One (1) year of paid, full time equivalent experience in providing and/or performing direct care to animals in a licensed animal care facility, preferably in the public sector and/or non-profit is required. Describe your experience as it relates to the position. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) Employer Name 2) Your Job Title 3) Dates of employment (mo/year to mo/year) 4) Scheduled hours per week 5) Duties performed for position held Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE. If applying under another option indicate N/A.

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If applying under Option B: Completion of twelve semester units or eighteen quarter units from an accredited college or university in Animal Science, Animal Management, Veterinary Technician or related fields is required. *Proof of completion must be attached to this application at the time of filing. Describe your experience as it relates to the position. To receive credit for the required experience, you must include the following information describing your experience as it relates to the requirements. Do not copy and paste your resume. 1) College name 2) College course/units 3) Dates of course/units (mo/year to mo/year) Your responses must be complete to receive credit for this experience. Incomplete responses may not receive credit. If you do not have any related experience, indicate with NONE. If applying under another option, indicate N/A.

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If applying under Option C: A Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate is required. *Proof of completion must be attached to this application at the time of filing. Provide your Registered Veterinary Technician Certificate Number and Expiration and issuing authority agency. If you do not have a current/valid certificate indicate with NONE" If you qualify under another Option, indicate N/A

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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge in best practices, ordinances, municipal and state laws in relation to animal health and welfare is required . Briefly describe in detail your knowledge in this area. Your response must demonstrate the knowledge in this area to receive credit. DO NOT copy and paste resume or duplicate answers. Incomplete responses WILL NOT receive credit. If you do not possess this knowledge, indicate NONE.

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Candidates must be able to obtain a Euthanasia Certificate prior to completion of the probationary period. Do you understand this requirement must be met prior to completion of the probationary period as an Animal Control Officer in effort to perform the duties and responsibilities?

• Yes
• No

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Indicate your experience performing animal euthanasia as certified by the State of California guidelines.

• 2 Years to 3 Years of paid, full-time experience
• 1 Year of paid, full-time experience
• Less than one (1) year.
• None, but willing and able.

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Please note the following: A valid motor operators license is required to the hiring department at the time of the selection. Do you understand this information?

• Yes
• No

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The City of Long Beach offers local hiring preference points to applicants who meet certain criteria, including residency, higher education, internal non-career employment, and completion of internships or apprenticeships. If you would like to be considered for these points for ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I-II, NeoGov Job Number: J03AN-27, please complete the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the following link: Local Hiring Preferences

and upload any required verification documents in PDF format. Note: You will need to reference NeoGov Job Number: J03AN-27 Incomplete questionnaires or missing documents will result in your application being reviewed without the application of local hiring preference points. For any questions or for more information, please call the Talent Acquisition help desk at (562) 570-7008 or visit Hiring Preferences

. Please select one of the following options to confirm your status regarding the local hiring preference points:

• I have completed the Local Hiring Preferences Questionnaire using the link provided and submitted all required documents for consideration of local hiring preference points.
• I have reviewed the eligibility criteria, and the local hiring preference points do not apply to me. I do not wish to be considered for local hiring preference points, even if eligible.

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By answering "yes", I understand that the City of Long Beach utilizes electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information related to job applications submitted online through Governmentjobs.com. As an applicant, if I do not wish to receive emails from the City of Long Beach and decide to unsubscribe from email notifications and/or text messages, I may miss important information (i.e. employment opportunities) regarding the status of any job applications that I submit online. If you have questions or need clarification, please contact the Human Resources Department at (562) 570-7008.

• Yes

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By answering "Yes" and submitting this application, I certify the following that: 1) I have personally completed the information provided and that it is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge; and 2) I understand that any falsification may cancel any terms, conditions, or privileges of employment. I understand and acknowledge the aforementioned statement.

• Yes

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS By answering yes, I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing. I also understand that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. Proofs for this position may include: college transcripts/degrees and/or DD-214 Member 4 Form, if claiming veterans preference. Please note that candidates who possess degrees from colleges or universities from outside the United States must attach proof of educational equivalency at the time of filing.

For information on evaluation services: Education Evaluation Services

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Employer City of Long Beach

Department Parks, Recreation & Marine - (CL) Address Human Resources Department

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 4th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone (562) 570-6202

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach