Posting number: 092-3_SHF_091826
Department: Sheriff's Office
Division: Animal Control
Job classification: Animal Regulation Officer I
Posting type: Open
Categories: Animal Control
THE CURRENT VACANCY IS IN THE SHASTA COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2026
FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 05, 2026, AT 5:00 PM
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Animal Regulation Officer I: $3,310-$4,224 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* /$19.10-$24.37 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
Animal Regulation Officer II: $3,649-$4,658 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $21.05-$26.87 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*
This position is in the UPEC General bargaining unit. Please refer to the applicable bargaining unit labor agreement (Memorandum of Understanding) for potential future salary increases: Shasta County Labor Agreements
The salary range consists of six (6) salary steps, with approximately 5% between each step. Newly hired employees are appointed at Step A of the assigned salary range. Employees are eligible for a merit-based salary increase from Step A to Step B after six months of satisfactory service. Thereafter, employees may be eligible for annual merit-based step increases, beginning one year from the Step B effective date, until they reach the top step of the salary range.
Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.
The Sheriff's Office is organized into five divisions: Custody, Services, Enforcement, Investigations, and Coroner.
The Custody Division includes the County Jail, the Annex Work Facility, and the Court Transportation facilities. The purpose of the jail is to incarcerate offenders while providing basic medical care for county, state, out-of-county, and federal prisoners who are ineligible to be assigned to alternative custody programs. The jail is a maximum-security facility that houses both pre-sentenced and sentenced persons.
The Services Division includes the local Office of Emergency Services, Personnel and Hiring, Background Unit, Internal Affairs, and Records Unit.
The Enforcement Division handles all patrol-related matters. The Enforcement Division is responsible for municipal law enforcement services within the City of Shasta Lake. The Animal Regulation Unit is also under the Enforcement Division of the Sheriff’s Office.
The Investigations Division includes the Major Crimes Unit, Crime Lab, Shasta Interagency Narcotics Taskforce (SINTF), Marijuana Eradication Team (MET), and the AB109 Compliance Team. The Major Crimes Unit augments patrol and investigates property crimes, crimes against people including homicide and sexual assault, and other in-depth investigations. The other units such as SINTF, MET, and the AB 109 Compliance Team augment the Major Crimes Unit along with handling drug-related offenses, probation offenses, parole offenses, and other investigations, as assigned.
The Sheriff is also the County Coroner; therefore, the Coroner’s Division is responsible for investigating sudden, violent, unusual, and unexpected deaths when the decedent has not been recently seen by a physician. The Coroner’s Division is commanded by a Lieutenant who serves as the agency’s Chief Deputy Coroner.
Under general supervision, to investigate complaints; enforce County ordinances and State laws governing the licensing, impounding, and disposal of animals; to collect and transport animals to the animal facility; to issue citations and to arrange towing of abandoned vehicles; to respond as directed during fire and emergency situations; and to perform related work as required.
Animal Regulation Officer I: This is the entry level class of the Animal Regulation Officer series. An incumbent will be trained in the performance of the duties listed below and would normally be expected to promote to Animal Regulation Officer II after one year of experience.
Incumbents in this class provide 24-hour/7 days per week coverage, are required to work rotational weekends and holidays, may have fluctuating work hours, and are subject to after hour call out. Incumbents are required to wear a uniform conforming to department standards.
Animal Regulation Officer II: Animal Regulation Officer II is the journey level classification in the Animal Regulation Officer series. It is distinguished from Animal Regulation Officer I in that the Animal Regulation Officer I classification is the entry level where incumbents work in a training capacity while learning policies and procedures, advancing in knowledge and skills in the field.
Incumbents in this class provide 24-hour/7 days per week coverage, are required to work rotational weekends and holidays, may have fluctuating work hours, and are subject to after hour call out. Incumbents are required to wear a uniform conforming to department standards.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
An Animal Regulation Officer patrols County roads in a vehicle to locate, capture, and impound stray and injured domestic animals, including but not limited to dogs, cats, horses, cattle, sheep, pigs, and goats; may impound or return livestock to pasture or owner's property; responds to calls and complaints from the public regarding stray, vicious, diseased, or dead animals; conducts investigations of animal bites and quarantines as required; must euthanize animals as required; explains County and State Animal Control laws to the public and other interested persons; prepares written and computer-generated reports of all generated activities; issues and collects fees for kennel and pack licenses; issues citations when necessary to violators of County ordinances/State laws; offers testimony in court; investigates complaints of animal cruelty; works with tow companies, law enforcement and other agencies; keeps records of abandoned vehicle abatement activities; issues citations and arranges towing of abandoned vehicles from public and private property; and performs other duties as assigned.
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Breeds of domestic and livestock animals; animal health care; behavior and handling of domestic and livestock animals. Although there is no typing requirement, incumbents should be familiar with and be able to use a computer.
Ability to: Learn to safely capture, restrain, and handle large and small animals; care for animals humanely; learn laws, rules, and policies pertaining to animal control and be able to interpret them to the public; deal with the general public in a courteous but professional manner and have the ability to handle verbal abuse and criticism from citizens with tact and good judgment; oversee inmate workers; express oneself, both orally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner, understand oral instructions and write legibly; conduct investigations; maintain adequate records; read a map book; learn to use and care for small caliber firearms; learn how to humanely euthanize animals; learn proper radio procedure; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; be able to work outdoors in all types of weather; be in constant contact with all types of animals, dander, and excrement; do heavy lifting; learn to recognize symptoms of common animal diseases; learn proper application of equipment for moving and handling domestic animals and livestock.
Knowledge of: State and County laws, rules, and policies pertaining to the regulation of domestic animals and livestock; breeds of domestic and livestock animals; animal health care and diseases; behavior, handling, and restraint of domestic and livestock animals; how to humanely euthanize/dispose of domestic animals and livestock; usage and care of small caliber firearms; prepare reports; offer testimony in court; and work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work. Although there is no typing requirement, incumbents should be familiar with and be able to use a computer.
Ability to: Enforce State and County laws; safely capture, restrain, and handle large and small animals; care for animals humanely; apply laws, rules, and policies pertaining to animal control and be able to interpret them to the public; deal with the general public in a courteous but professional manner and have the ability to handle verbal abuse and criticism from citizens with tact and good judgment; oversee inmate workers; express oneself, both orally and in writing in a clear and understandable manner, understand and carry out oral and written directions; make independent judgments in difficult cases; write legibly; conduct investigations; maintain adequate records; read a map book; quickly learn the geography of Shasta County; use and care for small caliber firearms; humanely euthanize domestic animals and livestock; use proper radio procedure; work cooperatively with those contacted in the course of work; work outdoors in all types of weather; be in constant contact with all types of animals, dander, and excrement; do heavy lifting; recognize symptoms of common animal diseases; use proper application of equipment for moving and handling domestic animals and livestock.
It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.
Animal Regulation Officer I: Experience working with animals performing some related duties (e.g., care for sick animals, transporting animals, recordkeeping, etc.), a basic knowledge of animal breeds and care, and an understanding of how to work effectively with the public.
Animal Regulation Officer II: One (1) year of experience equivalent to an Animal Regulation Officer I.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license with an acceptable driving record according to the County’s driving policy.
Successful completion of Penal Code section 832 Arrest and Firearms training course within one (1) year of appointment.
Must possess a valid certificate for the performance of euthanasia.
Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on October 05, 2026. A resume and/or cover letter will be accepted in addition to the application but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as “Refer to resume and/or cover letter,” or “See attached resume and/or cover letter.” The application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will not be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.
Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion in the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof.
Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran must provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) with the employment application on or before the final filing date. Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.
Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.
Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting Fair Chance Act | CRD.
Shasta County Personnel
1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515
Shasta County is a General Law County governed by a 5-member Board of Supervisors, each elected to staggered 4-year terms from geographic districts. Shasta County will become a Charter County on January 1, 2025. The County employs more than 2,000 full–time employees composed of the following departments - Agriculture Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures, Assessor-Recorder, Auditor-Controller, Child Support Services, Clerk of the Board, Community Action Agency/Housing Authority, County Administration Office, County Clerk-Registrar of Voters, County Counsel, District Attorney, Farm Advisor, Health and Human Services Agency, Information Technology, Probation, Public Defender, Public Works, Resource Management, Sheriff-Coroner, Support Services, Treasurer-Tax Collector-Public Administrator, and the Veterans Service Office.
