ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II
Salary
$56,851.68 - $76,615.68 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
O-2980-K
Department
ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
Opening Date
10/21/2026
Position/Program Information
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
EXAM NUMBER
O-2980-K
TYPE OF RECRUITMENT
We welcome applications from anyone!
WHEN TO APPLY
The application filing period will begin on October 23, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. (PT) - Continuous. We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified candidates.
WHY WORK FOR US?
The County has more than 2,100 different job types, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. Join us and discover one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the county with a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
The County of Los Angeles Department of Animal Care and Control is one of the largest and most progressive animal control agencies in the United States. Our seven animal care centers serve over 3 million residents across 43 contract cities and unincorporated areas. We cover a diverse area of more than 3,400 square miles, providing 24/7 animal control and rescue services.
For more information about our amazing benefits, please visit us here: https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/
OUR DEPARTMENTS MISSION
An innovative animal care and control agency with state-of-the-art facilities providing animals and residents high quality, effective, and caring service.
THE TEAM MEMBER WE ARE SEARCHING FOR
We are looking for an extraordinarily dedicated and compassionate person who has a demonstrated history in animal care and control. Our ideal applicant is driven, with excellent communication skills and the capacity to work in coordination within a diverse group. You should be motivated to effectively carry out animal control strategies and give to making Los Angeles a safer environment for both animals and residents.
Essential Job Functions
What will you do:
Patrols an assigned geographical area in a light truck observing for violations or responding to incidents.
Inspects animal facilities to ensure conformance to laws; explains violations and need for correction of such things as poor sanitary conditions, inadequate food, sick or injured animals and over-crowded conditions; issues citations as appropriate.
Captures both domestic and wild animals using equipment and methods appropriate for animal abatement and control; may require chasing, climbing fences and crawling under houses.
Issues citations, licenses, warnings and/or legal notices.
Reports to a field command post established to provide extended hours of animal containment, capture and relocation, in emergencies such as brush fires, floods or animals loose on public thoroughfares.
Serves as office information officer and radio dispatcher; receives and responds to in-person and telephone requests for information and animal control services from citizens and other public agencies; dispatches officers to routine incidents.
Enforces sections of the Penal Code pertaining to cruelty to animals.
Assists the Department of Regional Planning by inspecting property and premises to determine compliance with zoning ordinances involving the housing of animals when special permits are required; recommends approval or rejection based upon adequacy of facilities.
Present departmentally prepared and approved educational programs, including lectures, slides and demonstrations at schools and civic meetings, when necessary.
Operate tranquilizer gun equipment for use in the capture and seizure of animals in circumstances in which there is eminent danger to human life, public safety or property, when necessary.
Pick up small dead animals manually and load into truck; loads larger animals, such as horses or cows, using a truck-driven winch and harness, when necessary.
Testify in court as to facts related to violations of animal control laws, when necessary.
Act as officer-in-charge as required, when necessary.
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY:
Six months of experience at the level of Animal Control Officer I* for an animal control regulatory agency - AND Possession of certification indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832.
You may still qualify even if your job title isn't exactly the same as the ones listed. What matters is that your experience is at a similar level - meaning your job involves similar responsibilities, requires comparable skills and knowledge, and takes place within a similar organizational structure. Please provide a clear explanation of your experience to demonstrate that it is at the appropriate level.
No withhold or out-of-class work experience in the service of the County of Los Angeles will be accepted for this examination. Required experience must be fully met at the time of filing, and clearly indicated on the application.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of appointment.
A valid California Class B Driver License may be required for some positions at the time of appointment.
Successful applicants for positions that require driving must obtain a copy of their driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before final appointment. Applicants should not present a copy of their driving history until asked to do so by the hiring department. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether an applicants driving history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job. License must not be currently suspended, restricted or revoked.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
4 - Arduous: This class involves frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. It includes those positions that occasionally demand extraordinary physical activity such as those in Safety positions.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS INFORMATION:
A copy of a P.C. 832 Certificate indicating successful completion of training program per California Penal Code Section 832.
In order to receive credit for the required certification, applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their California Penal Code Section 832 Certificate at the time of filing.
Please submit documentation to SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov or fax them to (562) 422-3187 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst.
Additional Information
Once we have identified that you meet our requirements, an invitation (if applicable) regarding the following assessment processes will be sent:
EXAMINATION CONTENT:
The examination will consist of TWO (2) Parts:
Part I: Multiple Choice and/or Simulation Assessment(s), weighted at 75%, assessing:
Part II: an Evaluation of Training and Experience, weighted at 25%, measuring:
MULTIPLE-CHOICE AND/OR SIMULATION ASSESSMENTS ARE NOT REVIEWABLE BY CANDIDATES PER CIVIL SERVICE RULE 7.19.
Applicants must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on Part I in order to have their Part II Evaluation of Training and Experience calculated and scored.
TRANSFER OF TEST COMPONENTS:
If you recently took identical components for other exams, the test responses may be automatically transferred to this examination. This exam contains test components that might be used on future exams, and your responses could be transferred to that exam. Scores cannot be given over the telephone.
TEST PREPARATION:
We provide study guides and other test preparation resources to help candidates prepare for employment tests. While the guides will help you prepare for the test, we recommend reviewing all related materials that seem necessary.
SPECIAL INFORMATION:
Appointees may be required to work any shift including evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
ELIGIBILITY AND VACANCY INFORMATION:
Applicants who passed the assessment(s) are placed on the list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the list accordingly. We will use this list to fill vacancies in the Department of Animal Care and Control as they occur.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION:
WE ONLY ACCEPT APPLICATIONS FILED ONLINE. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.S. MAIL, FAX, OR IN PERSON ARE NOT ACCEPTED.
Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" tab for this posting. You can also track the status of your application using this website.
Please fill out the application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employers name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed. Copying VERBIAGE from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience WILL NOT BE sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicants responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
New email addresses need to be verified. This only needs to be done once per email address and can be done at any time by logging in to governmentjobs.com and following the prompts. This is to enhance the security of the online application and to prevent incorrectly entered email addresses.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
For those who do not have access to a computer or the internet, we provide access to complete an application at public libraries throughout the county.
NO SHARING OF USER ID AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application online using their own user ID and password. Using a family members or friends user ID and password may erase a candidates original application record.
Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion (ARDI):
The County of Los Angeles recognizes and affirms that all people are created equal and are entitled to all rights afforded by the Constitution of the United States. We are committed to promoting Anti-Racism, Diversity, and Inclusion efforts to address the inequalities and disparities amongst race. We support the ARDI Strategic Plan and its goals by improving equality, diversity, and inclusion in recruitment, selection, and employment practices.
Testing Accommodation:
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be given the opportunity to make a request when completing your application. Please note, you may be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation.
Testing Accommodations Coordinator: TestingAccommodations@hr.lacounty.gov
Department Contact Phone: (562) 534-1402
Department Contact Email: SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov
ADA Coordinator Phone: (562) 256-7100
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Alternate TTY Phone: (800) 897-0077
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
Employment Information
Any language contained in the job posting supersedes any language contained below.
This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/.
Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/.
Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov.
Veteran's Credit:
Pursuant to the County Charter and County policy, in all open competitive examinations (i.e., examinations open to everyone), the County of Los Angeles will add a credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examination to the final passing score of an honorably discharged veteran, as well as the spouse of a deceased or disabled veteran, who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under specific conditions.
For more information on veteran's credit, please visit: https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205102_PPG_115.pdf
Revised September 2025
For detailed information, please click here
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The information you provide on this supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the examination process. CHECK YOUR ANSWER CAREFULLY. Any mistakes you make and/or any incomplete responses you provide in completing these questions will be used to disqualify your application even if you possess the qualifying experience. Be specific as possible and include all information requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. All information is subject to verification at any time in the examination and hiring process. Falsification of information on your application and any attachments will result in refusal of application, rescission of appointment, or restriction of application to future recruitments.
02
All notifications, including test invitation letters, will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. DO NOT select "off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like the County of Los Angeles to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position. Please add the below email addresses to your email address book and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail: sperez@animalcare.lacounty.gov, info@governmentjobs.com, talentcentral@shl.com, and donot-reply@amcatmail.com
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If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veterans credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to Sandra Perez at SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov as soon as possible.
04
Do you have six months of experience working at the level of Animal Control Officer I for an animal control regulatory agency?
05
If you answered Yes to question #4, please provide a detailed description of your full time experience providing technical supervision in the operation of an animal care center or a comprehensive Countywide program including responsibility for investigation of violations of animal care and control regulation and court prosecution.
NOTE: For each experience listed, please provide the following information:
Name and Address of Employer
Position/Title Held
Date From: (MM/DD/YYYY), Date To: (MM/DD/YYYY)
Hours worked per week
Describe your duties in detail
06
Do you have a California Penal Code Section 832 certificate? If you do, please upload it with your application.
07
In order to receive credit for the required certification, applicants must attach a legible photocopy of their California Penal Code Section 832 Certificate at the time of filing. If you are unable to attach the document to your application, please submit documentation to SPerez@animalcare.lacounty.gov or fax them to (562) 422-3187 within fifteen (15) calendar days of filing. Please include exam number and exam title. We do not accept password-protected documents. Ensure documents are unlocked before attaching to your application or sending to the exam analyst
08
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES Department of Human Resources Countywide Talent Assessment Division TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION Animal Control Officer II
General Information: This Training & Experience (T&E) Questionnaire is a self-assessment. You will respond to questions about your experience related to having acquired the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the Animal Control Officer II position. All information that you provide is subject to verification. The assessment will evaluate the following competencies:
This assessment is weighted at 25%. All completed questionnaires will be scored according to standardized criteria.
Instructions for Completion
Carefully read the official County job bulletin for this examination.
You will receive points for each question based on the response(s) you provide. Where requested, be sure to justify all experience you are claiming in this Training & Experience Evaluation. You may list as many employment experiences you deem necessary to support your experience for each question. Be advised that you will receive zero points for any question on which you do not provide a response.
Certification Statement
By completing the following, I hereby attest that all information I have provided in this T&E Questionnaire is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my supervisor(s) to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts violates Civil Service Rules and may subject me to actions including removal from this examination.
Furthermore, I certify that I will not disclose the questions used in this examination to any candidate nor will I provide any information to anyone concerning anything related to the questions posed to me other than concerned parties in an official protest or appeal. I understand that violation of this agreement can result in my disqualification from this examination as provided by Civil Service Rules.
09
Please indicate which of the following trainings and/or professional certifications/licenses you have completed and/or possess in an animal care related area (select all that apply).
Note: Professional certifications and licenses must be current and valid.
10
To receive credit for Question 9, please list the type of training/certification/license and contact information of the organization that issued the training(s), certification(s), or license(s) selected for each option. Additionally, ensure you have attached a copy of each certification, license, or proof of completion of trainings to your application. If you do not possess any certification, licenses, or, please type "DOES NOT APPLY". Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
11
Please Indicate the activities below in which you have experience enforcing animal care and control laws for at least six (6) months (select all that apply).
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To receive credit for Question 11, please describe your experience enforcing animal care and control laws, including at least ONE example for each option selected. Be sure to include the following in your response:
Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: From (mm/yyyy) - To (mm/yyyy) Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Number of hours worked per week Duties performed related to enforcing animal care and control laws as indicated in Question 11
If you have no experience in this area, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
13
Please Indicate the types of animals you have experience safely handling for at least six (6) months (select all that apply).
Note: Safely handling animals refers to the practice of managing and interacting with animals in a manner that causes the least amount of discomfort to the animal(s) minimizing the risk of injury or harm to both the handler and the animal(s).
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To receive credit for Question 13, please describe your experience safely handling animals as a regular part of your duties, including at least ONE example for each type of animal that was selected. Be sure to include the following in your response:
Official Payroll Title Employer and Department? Dates of Employment: From (mm/yyyy) - To (mm/yyyy) Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Number of hours worked per week Duties performed related to safely handing animals as?indicated?in Question 13
If you have no experience in this area, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
15
Please indicate all of the following geographic areas you have experience patrolling and/or responding to animal-related incidents for at least six (6) months (select all that apply).
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To receive credit for Question 15, please describe your experience patrolling and/or responding to animal-related incidents, including at least ONE example for each type of geographical area that was selected. Be sure to include the following in your response:
Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: From (mm/yyyy) - To (mm/yyyy) Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Number of hours worked per week Duties performed while using computer software applications or tools as indicated in Question 15
If you have no experience in this area, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
17
Which of the following tools and/or equipment do you have experience using to safely handle animals for at least six (6) months. (Select all that apply)
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To receive credit for Question 17, please describe your experience using tools or equipment to safely handle animals, including at least ONE example for each type of equipment or tool that was selected. Be sure to include the following in your response
Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: From (mm/yyyy) - To (mm/yyyy) Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Number of hours worked per week Duties performed while using tools or equipment as indicated in Question 17
If you have no experience in this area, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
19
Please indicate which of the following lead responsibilities you have performed as it relates to animal control services. (Select all that apply.)
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To receive credit for Question 19, please describe your experience performing lead responsibilities for each option selected, including at least ONE example for each type of computer software application or tool that was selected. Be sure to include the following in your response:
Official Payroll Title Employer and Department Dates of Employment: From (mm/yyyy) - To (mm/yyyy) Supervisor name and contact information (phone number and email) Number of hours worked per week Duties performed with lead responsibilities as indicated in Question 19
If you have no experience in this area, then indicate "N/A." Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a response. Failure to provide a response may result in no or partial credit.
Required Question
Employer County of Los Angeles
Address
Los Angeles, California, 90010
Website http://hr.lacounty.gov
| Location | Los Angeles, CA |
| Salary | $56,851.68–$76,615.68 Per Year |
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