Salary: 18.96 - 23.05 Hourly
Job Category: Animal Control
Location: Central Coast
Job Type: Temporary
Close Date: Continuous
* Prequalification Questionnaire Required
The City of Salinas Police Department is interested in filling this temporary position. Temporary employees may not exceed a maximum of 25 hours per week and 1,000 hours per fiscal year (from July 1 – June 30).
NOTE: This position may be assigned to work weekends and holidays. Any prospective candidate will need to pass a background investigation before being hired by the Salinas Police Department.
DEFINITION Under direct supervision, maintain the animal shelter in a thoroughly clean and sanitary manner and provide sheltered animals with humane care and attention.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS Incumbents must be willing to patiently handle animals that may be frightened, fractious and/or injured in addition to performing a full range of cleaning maintenance of kennel areas. Positions in this class work under immediate supervision while learning to perform the full range of duties. Incumbents must also be willing to euthanize and dispose of animals in accordance with procedures.
For more information on salary, duties, and job requirements, please see the attached job announcement.