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  • Supervising Animal Control Officer - High Desert

    Hesperia, California United States SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA Full Time $65,020.80 - $89,419.20 Annually Aug 09, 2025
    San Bernardino County Employer:

    SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY, CA

    San Bernardino County is located in the heart of Southern California, home to over 2 million residents, encompassing 20,160 square miles from the Nevada State line and the Colorado River to the LA County line. This gives San Bernardino County a diverse climate and geography, from mountains as high as 11,502 feet, to the desert as low as 181 feet, and beautiful valleys in between. Pristine lakes and rivers, snow-capped mountain resorts, flowering deserts, and many other family-oriented recreational attractions take advantage of the natural assets of the area, most within an hour's drive. Families enjoy affordable housing, excellent schools, colleges and universities, and easy access to airports, hospitals, libraries, and parks. The County provides a safe, clean and healthy environment for residents. A variety of shopping and business opportunities abound, in this, the largest County in the contiguous United States.

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    Job Description

    The Job

    UP TO $2,000 IN HIRING BONUS!

    The Animal Care Division within the Department of Public Health (DPH) is recruiting for a Supervising Animal Control Officer who will be assigned to the High Desert region responsible for supervising Animal Control Program staff engaged in licensing, animal regulation enforcement, animal care and complaint investigation activities, and other shelter and/or field related services.

    The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current assignments in the High Desert region (Hesperia, Apple Valley, Victorville). Applicants will be asked to indicate their availability on the supplemental questionnaire.

    For more detailed information, refer to the Supervising Animal Control Officer job description.

    Benefits Overview

    HEALTH BENEFITS

    PAID TIME OFF

    RETIREMENT PERKS
    • Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
    • Vision: Employee Coverage
    • Premium subsidies to offset health costs
    • Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
    • Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with cash-out option
    • 40 hours annual leave
    • 40 hours admin leave with cash-out option
    • 11 days accruable sick leave
    • 15 paid holidays
    • Perfect Attendance Leave
    • Flexible work schedules (in some departments)
    • Generous pension
    • Retirement reciprocity may be available!
    • 457(b) Deferred Compensation
    • Retirement Medical Trust (RMT)

    DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan - Short & Long-Term Disability
    Wellness Program - Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

    Review the benefits by occupational unit document for further details

    Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Bonus payment up to $2,000 in total compensation may be available for newly hired employees from this recruitment.
    Please refer to the Teamster Local 1932 MOU to review eligibility criteria of this bonus.

    CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

    Work Schedule: Must be available for standby/call-back duty and weekend shifts. Applicants must indicate availability on the application to be considered.

    Penal Code (PC) 832 Course Training: Supervising Animal Control Officer incumbents are required to complete a PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course within one (1) year of date of hire. PC 832 course must have been completed with adherence to the Requalification Requirement (Three Year Rule), and must be maintained throughout the duration of employment. Some criminal convictions may preclude applicants from completing the PC 832 course training. For more information on the PC 832 Arrest and Firearms Course and specifics on the Three Year Rule, please visit the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) web site .

    Uniforms: Employees must purchase their own uniforms; those in regular positions will receive an annual uniform allowance.

    Physical: Applicants must be able to lift up to 100 pounds in order to lift and restrain small to very large animals, both domestic and wild. Applicant must be able to perform in inclement weather.
    Travel/License: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.

    Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation which includes verification of employment history and education, fingerprinting, physical exam, and drug screening.

    Visa Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

    Minimum Requirements

    Assignment Location: The list established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies in the High Desert region. Applicants who do not indicate a willingness to work in the High Desert region will be disqualified.

    Experience: Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience performing duties as a journey-level Animal Control Officer. NOTE: Trainee-level experience is not considered qualifying and must be clearly separated on the application from time spent at the journey-level position.

    Desired Qualifications

    Lead worker or supervisory experience is highly desirable.

    Selection Process

    There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

    Application Procedure : Please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire for consideration before the posted deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

    To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

    If you need technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

    Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):
    San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.

    ADA Accommodation:
    If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

    Veterans' Preference:
    Eligible veterans, their spouses, or widows/widowers who are not current County employees mayreceive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request thesepoints, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information (Download PDF) .

    For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

    Supervisory Unit

    The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

    For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

    Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

    *Retirement benefits subject to change.

    Closing Date/Time: 9/5/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
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