Community Service Officer - Animal Services

Community Service Officer - Animal Services

Salary

$29.46 - $37.60 Hourly

Location

230 4th St, Springfield, OR

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2026-00027

Department

Police

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

7/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

SPA

• Description
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Description

Job Number: 2026-27

Closes: Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 11:59pm

Springfield Police Department

Represented: SPA

Grade: 217 (Community Service Officer II)

Non-Exempt, Full-time, Full Benefits

$29.46- $37.60 per hour, Pay dependent on qualifications and in accordance with Oregons Pay Equity Act.

• Benefit enrolled employees and dependents have access to a FREE, City of Springfield health and wellness center.

Position includes generous medical package to include $1,200 health reimbursement account, sick leave, vacation, holidays, gym membership, and participation in Oregon Public Employee's Retirement (PERS).

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Overview:

The Community Service Officer enforces animal control and welfare ordinances and related laws and regulations regarding stray, dangerous, nuisance and unwanted domestic animals. This position is responsible for investigating citizen complaints and issues citations for violations; captures, handles, transports, and detains animals.

This position is non-sworn (i.e. doesn't attend the Police Academy) but is a great opportunity to learn about the Springfield Police Department and a career in law enforcement. The ideal Community Service Officer candidate will have a passion for serving others and having a positive impact in the community.

For more information about Animal Services, please see: Animal Services - City of Springfield Oregon

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED
• 18 years of age
• A minimum of one year of experience or training in basic law enforcement, code enforcement, criminal justice, social services, or related
• Equivalency may be met through additional education, law enforcement training, reserve academy, or related.
• No felony convictions or misdemeanors directly related to position
• Ability to pass a background investigation
• Valid Oregon Driver's License at time of appointment and maintain
• Pass Criminal Justice Services requirements (CJIS)
• Pass Law Enforcement System requirements (LEDS)
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen
• Ability to meet physical, psychological, and medical requirements for the position
• Refrain from tobacco products while on duty
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule that includes working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferences may be given for knowledge and experience:

• Spanish language skills
• Previous law enforcement/ Community Service Officer experience
• National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) Certification
• Previous veterinary experience

For the complete job description, please see:

Class Specifications | Community Service Officer - Animal Services | Class Spec Details

Oral Boards (Interviews):

Top candidates will be invited to interview. Candidates moving forward will be contacted with additional details.

All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran's Preference in Public Employment Law.

Please do not indicate 'See Resume' in the 'Work Experience' part of the application. The information you provide in the application 'Work Experience' and 'Job Duties' will be used to determine if you will proceed to the next phase in the selection process. Information related to education and experience must be verifiable on your application to be given credit.

NOTE: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Springfield offers all regular employees a complete benefit package including medical, dental, vision, prescription and access to a wellness clinic along with additional supplemental and voluntary options.

To learn more details, visit our benefits page.

01

Have you earned a high school diploma or GED certificate from an accredited school?

• Yes
• No, and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

02

Are you at least 18 years of age?

• Yes
• No, and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

03

Do you have a valid State of Oregon Drivers License, OR can you obtain one by the time of appointment?

• Yes
• No, and this DISQUALIFIES me for this position

04

This position requires the ability to pass and meet the following: background investigation, Criminal Justice Services requirements (CJIS), Law Enforcement System requirements (LEDS), pre-employment drug screen, and physical, psychological, and medical requirements.

• I understand

05

This position works with temperamental animals, with the possibility of encountering aggressive and/or injured animals. There is the potential for lifting and/or controlling animals physically.

• I understand

06

This position requires refraining from tobacco products while on duty, and working a flexible schedule that includes working evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• I understand

07

Please list any criminal convictions. If this doesnt apply, please indicate "N/A".

08

Please check ALL that you have previous experience in:

• Training in basic law enforcement
• Code enforcement
• Criminal justice
• Social services
• NONE of these apply to me

09

Preferences may be given for knowledge and experience. Please select ALL that apply:

• Spanish language skills
• Previous law enforcement/ Community Service Officer experience
• National Animal Care and Control Association (NACA) Certification
• Previous veterinary experience
• NONE of these apply to me

10

Please describe your education, experience, and training that qualifies you for this position. DO NOT INDICATE 'See resume'.

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield, Oregon

Address 225 5th Street

Suite 201

Springfield, Oregon, 97477

Phone 541-726-3705

Website https://www.springfield-or.gov