Animal Control Officer - Shift

Position Information
Shift work: 5% additional pay for evening shift work, 7 ½% additional pay for night shift work; applicants must be willing to work any shift of a 24-hour period and any 5 of 7 days.
Examination Schedule

• Written Exam: Will be conducted on July 13, 2023

Examinations
Written Exam (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of assessing the applicant's knowledge of State laws and county ordinances relating to licensing, impounding, care, treatment and disposal of animals; techniques and procedures for the safe, humane and efficient handling of animals; various breeds of animals and their care and feeding; causes and symptoms of common animal diseases and other related topics.
Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.
This position works within the Animal Services Department of Kern County. For more information about Kern County Animal Services, please view their website here.
Minimum Qualifications/Employment Standards
High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent AND one (1) year of experience in a setting which included the care and handling of animals or work of a responsible nature working with people in situations requiring the exercise of tact and good judgment; OR any equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Driver's license.
Completion of a certified Penal Code 832 course in arrest and firearms is required within one year of appointment, and preferred before appointment.
Full : Animal Control Officer
Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301.
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