Animal Safety Officer- Extra Help
Salary
$28.32 - $43.32 Hourly
Location
Police Department: 251 South C Street, Oxnard 93030, CA
Job Type
Extra-Help/Temporary
Job Number
2015-PD-2610-VM
Department
POLICE
Division
Police/Code Enforcemen
Opening Date
10/26/2026
Closing Date
11/10/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
The City of Oxnard's Police Department is seeking an Extra Help Animal Safety Officer. The Animal Safety Officer will maintain public safety by implementing animal licensing laws and humane care regulations while on patrol. The Animal Safety Officer will work with the community and provide exceptional service when dealing with the community, their pets and dead animals.
WHAT YOULL DO:
Payroll/Classification Title:
Animal Safety Officer
SUPERVISION EXERCISED/ SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Receives close supervision and specific direction regarding assignments and deadlines.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification is distinguished from the Animal Safety Officer, Senior in that it provides routine animal safety control, animal care and transportation, and City patrol to identify and address violations.
Extra Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the citys benefits plan and policies you will not be eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law, due to the short duration of your employment. You will be provided paid leave in accordance with City policy. Additionally, the City requires enrollment in a retirement programs as the City does not participate in social security. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at-will and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.
Essential Functions
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.
Minimum Qualifications
The following are minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
LICENSE:
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Successful completion of a police background investigation may be required, with requirements determined by the City of Oxnard.
A Basic Law Enforcement Certificate (Penal Code 832) must be obtained within one year of appointment.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
General Information
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
There is currently one (1) Extra Help Animal Safety Officer position within the Police Department
Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.
NOTE: For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
Employees are required to participate in the Citys direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact VIvian Morales at vivian.morales@oxnard.org.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
Under the terms of the citys benefits plan and policies extra help employees are not eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law, due to the short duration of your employment. You will be provided paid leave in accordance with city policy. Additionally, the city requires enrollment in retirement programs as the city does not participate in social security
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Do you posses a High School Diploma or GED?
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Do you possess one (1) year of customer service experience?
03
Have you previously applied for a position with the City of Oxnard Police Department? If yes, please list the name of the position and date you applied. If no, list N/A
04
Have you been through the background process with the Oxnard Police Department for one of their positions? If yes, please list the name of the position. If no, list N/A
Required Question
Employer City of Oxnard
Address 300 West Third St
Oxnard, California, 93030
Phone (805) 385-7590
Website http://www.oxnard.org
| Location | Oxnard, CA |
| Salary | $28.32–$43.32 Per Hour |
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