Employment
The Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who recognizes our employees are our greatest asset. We offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and life insurance plans.
Some of the career opportunities within our organization are:
Field Services | Front Office | Veterinary Division | Care Center Operations (Kennel) | Licensing
Field Services:
Our field division consists of Animal Control Officers (ACOs), Senior ACOs, and a Corporal (Field Services Supervisor). Our officers respond to
service requests ranging from animals reported running loose to allegations of animal cruelty and neglect.
Front Office:
Our front office consists of Clerks, Radio Dispatchers, and an Office Supervisor. The office staff is responsible for greeting the public, as well
as processing, and finalizing adoptions of shelter animals. They receive calls for service from the public and forward those calls to the Field Officers to ensure timely responses to citizens' problems or questions.
Veterinary Division:
Our veterinary division consists of Animal Health Technicians, Registered Veterinary Technician Clinic Supervisor, and a Licensed
Veterinarian. The veterinary staff is responsible for spay and neuter surgeries of all adopted shelter animals, monitoring and maintaining the health of the shelter animals, and operating our low cost vaccination clinic.
Care Center Operations (Kennel):
Our kennel staff consists of Animal Care Technicians (ACTs), a Sr. ACT, and a Faculty Supervisor. They are responsible for the
day to day care of our shelter animals; providing food, water, and compassion for each animal within our facility.
Licensing:
Our Licensing division consists of clerks and license canvassers. They are responsible for enforcing animals licensing requirements within our
cities.
Current Openings:
All positions listed are for employment at our Downey, California facility. All applicants must be 18 years of age or older. No phone calls; please apply as directed in each listing.
JOB DESCRIPTION: DISPATCHER
DEFINITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Front Office Supervisor and Senior Dispatch/Clerk; receives requests for animal
control services over the telephone; relays service request to field officers by two-way and network radio. Assists with
monitoring Field Officer activity and deployment; status of Field Officers in the field; greets and provides customer service
request at the Animal Care Center; process pet adoptions, animal complaints and records requests and a variety of other
clerical and record keeping duties.
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JOB DESCRIPTION: LICENSE CANVASSER
PART TIME “AS NEEDED”
DEFINITION:
A seasonal employee reoccurring annually in a part time, temporary position under the direct supervision of the Manager, Licensing and Revenue. A part time License Canvasser walks in residential and business districts enforcing animal
license ordinances; collecting money for license fee payments and issuing receipts to animal owners; verifying current rabies vaccinations and sterilization of dogs in the field; and reconciling and balancing daily collections. Animal
License Canvassers may also issue official notices. Successful candidates must be able to walk long distances, handle large volumes of work and provide excellent customer service.
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