Animal Services Officer

Animal Services Officer

The Fremont Police Department is recruiting for the position of Animal Services Officer. This recruitment will close on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 12 : 00 PM PST. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. Late applications will not be accepted. If you have questions or need assistance regarding the City's online application system, please e-mail Human Resources at mcha@fremont.gov.

A resume, completed application, and supplemental questionnaire (part of the online application) must be submitted to be considered for this opportunity. To be considered for this outstanding employment opportunity, please complete an application online by clicking "Apply" just above this box.

The process may include individual and / or panel interviews, professional reference checks, fingerprint check for criminal history, pre-employment medical exam and other related components. Only those candidates who have the best combination of qualifications in relation to the requirements and duties of the position will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the process. Human Resources will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources of any special needs a minimum of 5 days in advance of the selection process by calling (510) 494-4660 or emailing humanresources@fremont.gov.

For additional information, please email Human Resources at mcha@fremont.gov.

Essential Functions

Field Assignment : Patrols assigned geographical areas of the City during assigned working hours. Picks up unleashed or dead animals. Investigates complaints. Investigates reports of animal welfare abuses. Prepares investigative reports. Recommends appropriate solutions to animal service requests. Investigates complaints of animal bites. Quarantines animals. Issues warnings and / or citations.

Shelter Assignment : Receives stray and relinquished animals. Assesses animal health. Cleans and sanitizes cages and runs. Euthanizes injured and unclaimed animals. Maintains shelter records. Receives and responds to customer service requests either in person or on the phone. Provides information concerning animal behavior and care. Provides food and water to animals housed in the shelter. Receives fee payment for services.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of : Written and oral communication techniques; public relations; conflict resolution techniques; and common animal types and their normal characteristics and behaviors. Skill to : Administer injections. Ability to : Participate as a team member in the work of the Animal Services Division by understanding and implementing assigned duties and responsibilities to support team goals and objectives, working cooperatively with other team members, receiving and sharing information, soliciting input, identifying operational and interpersonal issues, and participating in the development of problem solving solutions; issue citations; learn, read, and interpret State of California laws and City of Fremont ordinances, policies, practices and procedures related to the administration of an animal shelter and animal field services; handle scared, injured, ill and aggressive animals; respond courteously and tactfully to customers in the field and in the shelter; represent the City in cases of violation of animal control laws; and communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position.

Education / Experience : Any combination of education and / or experience which has provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to satisfactory job performance would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge, skills and abilities would be : Possession of a high school diploma, GED equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate and one year of experience in the interpretation and enforcement of laws or codes, preferably related to animal and / or vector control work. Successful completion of PC 832 training by the completion of probation is required. Positions in this classification require possession of a valid Class C California Driver License; failure to possess or maintain a valid license shall result in discipline up to and including termination of employment. Willingness to : work weekends, holidays, nights and rotating shifts; respond to emergency animal services assignments during off-duty hours; and wear a uniform.