Employment

SEAACA Employment Application

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  •         Mail to: 9777 SEAACA Street,  Downey, CA 90241 (Attention Administration)
  •         Drop off: In-person during business hours (9777 SEAACA Street, Downey, CA 90241)

      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

Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.41 to $19.09; generous benefit package, including 14% agency contribution to retirement. (non-benefited position during training)

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.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Answers telephones, taking information regarding requests for animal control services from citizens and government agencies.
  • Enter, update and retrieve service requests/impound records and/or information via computer.
  • Operate various equipment such as telephone, two-way radio, computer and telecommunications equipment.
  • Prioritize calls for service and relays service requests and information to Field and Senior Officers.
  • Interprets level of service needed through information obtained from field officers or citizens and if required, relays pertinent information to the Field Division.
  • Informs Field Division of field conditions/calls in progress.
  • Informs Supervisor/Senior of any emergency situation.
  • Provides agency and general information over the counter and on the telephone. Gives written information and instruction to public at front counter.
  • Processes pet adoptions, records and service requests.
  • Processes monetary transactions for animal adoptions, redemptions and other services.
  • Performs animal license records verifications to locate owners of animals with identification.
  • Prepares logs, reports and records as directed.
  • Maintains files necessary for dispatch as assigned.
  • Perform filing and record-keeping duties.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 


JOB DESCRIPTION: Veterinary Assistant - New pay scale

Full Time
Open Until Filled

Come in to the Care Center Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 am - 3:00 pm to pick up an application.

$15.0090 to $18.5935 per hour, generous benefit package, including 14% agency contribution to retirement. (unbenefited position during 6 month training period)

DEFINITION:
Under direct supervision of the Veterinary Clinic Supervisor, assists the registered veterinary technicians (RVT), veterinarians, and receptionists in all duties in the veterinary division. Responsible for the quality of humane and profession treatment of all animals in the care of SEAACA including the maintenance and care of animals, monitoring of animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury; cleaning, disinfection and sanitation of cages and work areas; sterilizes laboratory and surgical instruments and equipment; assists veterinarians with healthcare duties; provides routine post-operative care; administers medication orally or topically; prepares samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinarian or licensed veterinary technician.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Observes animals in animal care center custody for signs of disease, illness or injury and reports these to Veterinarian.
  • Feeds, waters, and monitors animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury under Veterinary care.
  • Cleans, disinfects and sanitizes cages, work areas, laundry, laboratory equipment, and surgical equipment. Maintains Veterinary division facilities.
  • Prepares animals for treatment or surgery and assists Veterinarian during treatment or surgery.
  • Assists Veterinarian in variety of healthcare duties, including injections, venipuncture, and wound dressing.
  • Prepares examination or treatment room, and holds or restrains animal during treatment.
  • Intake and release of privately owned animals entering the animal care center for Veterinary care.
  • Provides agency and general information over the counter and on the telephone. Gives written/verbal information and instruction to public at front counter.
  • Provide professional/courteous customer service to clients.
  • Processes monetary transactions for veterinary treatments and other services.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 


JOB DESCRIPTION: SENIOR ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

Full Time
Open Until Filled

Annual Salary Range: $42,010.18 - $52,043.26 generous benefit package, including 14% agency contribution to retirement. (Un-benefited position during training for newly hired personnel)

DEFINITION:
This position is a Limited Law Enforcement Officer under CPC 830.9. under the direct supervision of the Corporal/Field Services Supervisor. The Senior Animal Control Officer (Sr. ACO) provides technical and functional day-to-day oversight to SEAACA’s Animal Control Officers (ACOs). This oversight is essential as ACOs respond to a variety of service calls and responsibilities related to enforcement of state and local ordinances encompassed in providing professional animal care and control services to 14 cities served by SEAACA 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The Sr. ACO may assume responsibility for field enforcement activities in the absence of the Corporal. The Sr. ACO is a supervisory level classification that can provide supervision to other divisions on an as needed basis.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Sr. ACO is distinguished from the ACO as the ACO performs journey-level animal care and control enforcement and service duties. In addition to performing journey-level duties as needed the Sr. ACO will be responsible for front-line supervisory duties such as planning, evaluating, and assigning the work of ACOs. The Sr. ACO can also be assigned more complex investigations and criminal case preparation/presentation. Demonstrates strong work ethics and leadership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

  • Assist in planning, assigning and reviewing the work of subordinate personnel
  • Assist in training employees regarding department policies, laws, ordinances and proper techniques to be used
  • Assist in scheduling and issuing work assignments to ACOs
  • Supervise and assists ACOs in field as necessary
  • Operate a firearm to tranquilize animals
  • Maintain inventory control for equipment issued to all field personnel
  • Schedule routine maintenance of equipment and agency vehicles
  • Prepare and maintain a variety of animal control records, documentation and reports
  • Enforce state laws, city regulations, and ordinances related to animal care & control
  • Assists with processing noisy animal cases
  • Review and process necessary court cases documents
  • Investigate reports of animal cruelty, nuisances, and potentially dangerous animals
  • Process criminal cases for filing with the District Attorney’s Office
  • Provide courteous, professional and positive customer service to the public
  • Assist in identifying problem areas in the delivery of animal care and control services to the community and recommend problem solving solutions
  • Provide input and recommendations for annual performance evaluations of subordinates
  • Be responsible for ongoing evaluations of new ACO’s during their training
  • Make presentations to interest groups or organizations regarding animal care, the mission and legally binding statutes governing animal care and control
  • Perform humane euthanasia and/or tranquilize animals as necessary
  • Extensive computer operations, telephone work and front counter interaction
  • Read and produce typewritten or handwritten documents
  • Provide assistance guidance and supervision of ACOs in the field with multifaceted calls
  • Provide ongoing training to seasoned ACOs by “riding along” on a regular schedule
  • Monitor/control the accuracy of ACO logs, records, files etc.
  • Other duties as assigned

 


JOB DESCRIPTION: CLERK/CASHIER - New pay scale

$15.0090 to $18.5935 / hourly rate, plus generous benefits package, including 14% agency contribution to retirement. (Non-benefited position during training)

DEFINITION:
Under the direct supervision of the Manager, Outreach and Community Development and the Front Office Supervisor, Customer Service Representatives (Clerk/Cashiers) are the first line of contact with customers. Customer Service Representatives assists customers with their inquiries; receives requests for animal control services over the telephone and at the front desk; relays service request to field officers by two-way and network radio; greets and serves requests of visitors to the Animal Care Center; process pet adoptions, animal related complaints; answer questions, provide information and education on programs and services, and respond to requests for agency specific programs and records requests and a variety of other accounting, clerical and record keeping duties.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Answer telephones, taking information regarding requests for animal control services and provides information about agency programs from citizens and government agencies.
  • Provides agency and general information over the counter and on the telephone. Gives written information and instruction to public at front counter.
  • Operates network computer station.
  • Prioritizes calls for service and relays service requests.
  • Interprets level of service needed through information obtained from field officers or residents and if required, relays pertinent information to their Supervisor.
  • Processes pet adoptions, animal intake records and service requests, monetary transactions for animal adoptions, redemptions and other services.
  • Performs animal license records verifications to locate owners of animals found with identification.
  • Perform accounting and filing duties.
  • Researches routine questions required to complete a task. This may include asking direct questions, investigating a situation, determining the sources of a problem, and systematically obtaining additional data from various sources.
  • Other duties as assigned.

 


JOB DESCRIPTION: ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
$18.1473 to $22.4813 per hour, generous benefit package, including 14% agency contribution to retirement. (Unbenefited position during training). Minimum age requirement: 21 years of age

DEFINITION:
A Limited Law Enforcement Officer, under the direct supervision of Corporal and Senior Animal Control Officers. Performs tasks related to enforcing city and state ordinances regarding the care and treatment of all types of animals, wild and domestic, dead or alive. Educates the community about stray or vicious animals and related diseases; captures, impounds, relocates, and when necessary, disposes of animals; and maintains records. Investigates animal bite cases and animal complaints; issues citations. Prepares reports as applicable. Testify in court as directed.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Impounds of dogs at large and in violation of City ordinances. Impounds domestic and wild animals in response to citizen and government agency requests for service.
  • Investigates citizen complaints and requests from government agencies regarding violations of city and state ordinances pertaining to the proper care and control of animals.
  • Issues verbal warnings, written warnings or citations for ordinance violations, when appropriate.
  • Responds to emergency complaints such as animal bites, animal cruelty, control of poisonous or dangerous animals and other incidents.
  • Prepares reports of incidents including animal bites, animal cruelty, vicious dogs and other incidents, often to be used in court prosecution.
  • Assists law enforcement or other agencies upon request with animal problems.
  • Maintains accurate daily log of activities performed.
  • Prepares impound records for each animal impounded. Performs animal license records verifications to contact and locate owners of animals with identification.
  • Educates the public on responsible pet ownership and the ordinances regarding animals.
  • Transports injured or sick animals for needed veterinary treatment as appropriate.
  • Maintains a sanitized and appropriately stocked vehicle for performance of duties.
  • Maintains certification for and performs euthanasia as necessary.
  • Processes monetary transactions for provided services.
  • Delivers correspondence and citations to city halls and courts
  • Other work as assigned.

 


JOB DESCRIPTION: (ACT) ANIMAL CARE TECHNICIAN - New pay scale

$15.0117 - $18.5969 hourly, generous benefit package, including 14% agency contribution to retirement. (unbenefited position during training)

DEFINITION:
Under direct supervision of the Facility Supervisor and Lead Animal Care Technician, cares for the animals that come into the SEAACA Animal Care Center and maintains the facility. Working hours and days off may be rotated. Hours may be for various durations, up to 12 hours a day, however, normally do not exceed eighty (80) hours in any two week period and include weekends and holidays.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Provides food and water for domestic, exotic and wild animals at shelter.
  • Cleans and disinfects animal enclosures (some outside of the building) and feed bowls.
  • Impounds animals into animal care center and releases animals to owners and new adopters.
  • Humanely euthanizes animals.
  • Provides quality customer service.
  • Maintains facility.
  • Computer data entry, record keeping, and scanning animals for microchips.
  • Observes animals for signs of illness or injury and reports these to Veterinary Division.
  • Other work as assigned.

 


JOB DESCRIPTION: LICENSE CANVASSER - New pay scale

$15.0080 - $18.5923 an hour - Temporary Part-Time employment status does not qualify for health and dental benefits. Retirement: Employee contributes (5%) of wages to a PARS ARS Account; SEAACA contributes the equivalent of 2.50% of the employee’s wages to their PARS ARS Retirement Account. (Non-benefited position)

DEFINITION:
This is a temporary, part time, seasonal position under the direct supervision of the Revenue and Licensing Program Manager. An Animal License Canvasser canvasses residence and business districts enforcing animal license ordinances; collects money for license fee payments and issues receipts to animal owners. Verifies rabies vaccination and sterilization records of dogs in the field and reconciles daily revenue collections. Animal License Canvassers may also issue official notices. The nature of the work requires prolonged walking, standing and driving. This position involves heavy public contact.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

  • Canvasses residences and businesses enforcing animal license ordinances and laws.
  • Verifies rabies vaccinations.
  • Collects payment for licenses and issues receipts.
  • Maintains records and prepares reports that could be used in court as legal evidence.
  • Disseminates public education materials to residents.
  • Observes and reports suspicious activities involving animal related concerns, such as inhumane treatment, animal fighting, breeding activities, exotic animals, etc., to the appropriate department of the Agency, and assists other departments as needed.
  • Assist and work at state mandated low cost clinics and/or SEAACA promotional events.
  • Utilize own, personal vehicle during the course of employment.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.