Looking for an opportunity to create a positive change in your city? Look no further! The Fresno Animal Center department, centrally situated in the vibrant City of Fresno, is currently recruiting for Animal Resource Officers II. Join us in making a profound difference in the lives of animals and our community! Become a part of achieving our mission to improve the lives of our Citizens and their Animals. With guidance from our partners, we strive to reunite pets with their owners by providing resources to City of Fresno residents.
Incumbents must demonstrate initiative, tact, and sensitivity in the humane treatment and handling of animals and must be able to communicate effectively with diverse groups within the City.
Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
- Engaging with the community on resources and collaboration in support of animal services.
- Explaining and enforcing laws and ordinances including issuing citations and warnings related to the treatment, control, and licensing of animals.
- Operation of two-way radio, cellular devices, and other equipment to maintain activity logs and respond to calls from dispatch or request calls for assistance to effectively conduct animal control services in designated City areas.
- Prepare reports and work with corresponding agencies.
- May administer first aid and emergency treatment for animals.
- Perform related work as required.
Incumbents will be exposed to a working environment with animals (primarily dogs and cats) which may lead to possible exposure of unpleasant odors and noises, allergens, interactions with animals, and possible exposure to zoonotic diseases; and will be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols and practices.
Incumbents will be required to work nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays and respond to after- hours emergencies as needed.
Several vacancies exist for Animal Resource Officer II in the Animal Center Department. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period for up to a maximum of two years at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.