Definition

Come join the Newport Beach Police Department as an Animal Control Officer!

Currently there is one full-time position available. This recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis with the first review of applications on September 4, 2025, or at 200 applications - whichever occurs first. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. Candidates are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.

Selection Components:

Application Evaluation: The most qualified applicants will be invited to an interview.
Interview: Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 30, 2025. Successful candidates will be placed on an eligibility list and may be invited to begin the background process.

Schedule:
This position works 10-hour shifts.

Career Path:
The career path for this position is Senior Animal Control Officer.

Essential Duties

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific job duties.

Qualifications

Please see online job specification for a more detailed description of specific qualifications.

Experience & Education and License/Certificate

A combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: One year experience working with animals is desirable.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

License/Certificate: Due to the performance of some field duties which require the operation of a personal or City vehicle, a valid and appropriate California driver's license and an acceptable driving record are required.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, P.O.S.T PC 832 certification within one year of appointment.

Please Note: Candidates deemed most qualified, as reflected in their application materials, will be invited to continue in the recruitment process. The prospective candidate must successfully complete a thorough background review, including being fingerprinted by the Newport Beach Police Department. The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature, date, surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered.

Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, City of Newport Beach employees, in the event of a disaster, are considered disaster service workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

City of Newport Beach, CA

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