About this role
Do you have the desire to make a meaningful impact in a vibrant and diverse community? Join a collaborative workforce committed to serving the City of Irvine.
Pay Range:
About the Opportunity:
DEADLINE TO SUBMIT APPLICATIONS IS OCTOBER 20, 2026, AT 11:59 P.M.
Animal Services Officer I Salary:
32.09 - 50.45 Hourly
Your Impact
- Investigate animal related crimes, write reports, book evidence. Initiate appropriate corrective action.
- Conduct inspections and respond to calls and complaints.
- Issue warning and citations to enforce state and local laws.
- Educate citizens about the laws and regulations.
- Collect sick or injured wildlife and impound the animals.
- Clean and maintain the animal control vehicle and cages utilized to transport animals.
- Find additional information in the Animal Services Officer I (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/irvine/classspecs/1368897?keywords=animal%20services%20officer&pagetype=classSpecifications) job description.
Minimum Qualifications
- Equivalent to graduation from high school.
- Two years’ experience in public safety activities, community service or in the caring and handling of animals, OR one year experience working in the field as an animal control officer, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities.
- Requires a valid California driver's license.
- 832 P.C. certification preferred.
Best Fit
- Experience in an animal handling environment. Understands the signals of behavior and animal handling.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong customer service focus and understands and upholds the core values of the Irvine Police Department.
- Experience as an Animal Services Officer is desirable.
- Investigations and trial experience is ideal.
All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.
The City
Irvine is recognized as one of America's Best Places to Live, according to Money Magazine . The City of Irvine has the distinction of being one of the safest cities in the United States with a population of more than 100,000, based upon FBI statistics on violent crime.
Your Team
The Public Safety Department is a full-service public safety agency that provides several special program areas including Emergency Management, Crime Prevention, DARE, School Resource Officer, K-9s, Traffic Enforcement, Commercial Vehicle Enforcement, General Investigation, Crime Scene Investigation, Special Investigation (vice & narcotics), and the Special Weapons and Tactics Team (SWAT). Irvine is committed to a full community-oriented policing concept that interfaces closely with all segments of the community.
The Process
The selection process will include an expedited oral examination process, and background investigation prior to appointment. All applicants must be able to pass the Public Safety background check process. This includes, but is not limited to, the review of legal documents, police and driving records, credit profile, motor vehicle insurance, vehicle operation, prior employment records, and performance reviews. Information about the public safety background process may be found at our Police Department Employment page.
E-Verify
The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.
Your Team
The Mission of the Employees of the City of Irvine is to create and maintain a community where people can live, work, and play in an environment that is safe, vibrant, and aesthetically pleasing. We are one team that exists to serve our community in the continual pursuit of a City that offers an exceptional quality of life. The City of Irvine’s five values of Humility , Innovation , Empathy , Passion , and Integrity reflect the interests and needs of the community, and the level of service they expect and desire. We are One Irvine by embracing a team-oriented approach and living our values every day.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. We encourage you to inform Human Resources at least two business days prior to the first phase of the selection process if you have a disability that may require an accommodation. To contact Human Resources, please call 949-724-6067 or email [email protected].
E-Verify
The City of Irvine participates in E-Verify. In compliance with federal law, all employees must provide verification of identity and employment authorization at the time of hire. For additional information, please review the E-Verify Participation and Right to Work notices.