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Lieutenant of Field Services
County of Riverside
Animal Services
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$30.26 - $42.96
per hour
Type
Full-Time
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March 11, 2026
SES Pay Grade
Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
Job Description
Summary
This job involves leading and overseeing animal control teams in a specific area of Riverside County, managing daily operations like field rescues and shelter services, and building partnerships with community groups and other agencies to support animal welfare.
It's a supervisory role that requires hands-on involvement in emergencies and coordination across different animal care units.
A good fit would be someone with strong leadership experience in animal services or public safety, who is compassionate, organized, and comfortable with irregular hours including weekends and on-call duties.
Key Requirements
- Two or more years of senior or advanced experience in a public or non-profit animal control program
- Supervisory experience in animal control, law enforcement, or public safety fields
- Ability to plan, coordinate, and supervise animal control activities and staff
- Experience coordinating with units such as adoptions, rescue, public safety, and veterinary care
- Availability for weekends, stand-by duties, and emergency responses
- Willingness to travel throughout Riverside County and work at multiple shelter locations
- Strong liaison and communication skills with community groups, private agencies, and government jurisdictions
Full Job Description
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services has an opportunity for a Lieutenant of Field Services located in San Jacinto.
The Lieutenant of Field Services plans, coordinates, and supervises animal control activities and staff; assists the Commander of Field Services in the administration of animal control activities including kennel and field services; acts as a liaison between community groups, private agencies, and other governmental jurisdictions for Riverside County Animal Control Services; and performs other related duties as required.
This position requires travelling throughout the County of Riverside to assist at other shelters as needed, and a county vehicle can be used during working hours. Additionally, headquarters will be at San Jacinto and Jurupa Valley shelters.
Weekend and stand-by availability is required due to shelter hours and emergency situations, such as rescues. Typical schedule is Monday through Friday but varies.
Competitive experience includes two or more years of senior or technically advanced work in a public or non-profit animal control program, supervision of staff within a related field (law enforcement, animal control, public safety), and experience coordinating with different units like adoptions, animal control, rescue, public safety, and veterinary care for the welfare of animals.
Please see other job duties and requirements below.
The Lieutenant of Field Services is the full supervisory classification in the Animal Control and License Officer series performing the full range of supervisory duties and typically report to Commander of Field Services. This class is characterized by the responsibility for oversight of the day-to-day activities and training of Animal Control staff in a particular area of the County. The Lieutenant of Field Services is distinguished from the Sergeant of Field Services by the former's performance of the full range of supervisory duties. The Lieutenant of Field Services is further distinguished from the Commander of Field Services by the latter's responsibility for County-wide administration and supervision of animal control activities.
Meet the Team!
The Riverside County Department of Animal Services believes the character of their organization is best reflected in the strong dedication of each one of their employees who strive to meet the highest standards of performance and compassion on behalf of the animals and people that they serve. The Department of Animal Services operates four shelters located in Blythe, Jurupa Valley, San Jacinto and Thousand Palms.
Requirements
• Within a particular geographical area or program function, plan, schedule, assign, train and supervise the activities of the Animal Control staff including the sale of licenses, collection of fees, prosecution of violations of animal control ordinances and laws and the impounding, releasing, sale and/or destruction of stray or dangerous animals.
• May direct the operations of an animal shelter including feeding, kenneling, the general handling of animals, marketing efforts to encourage redemption and adoption of animals, and the accounting activities for monies received; set-up, schedule and operate low cost rabies clinics.
• Interview and select new employees; prepare and review performance evaluation with supervised employee; counsel employees, attempting to resolve grievances, and when necessary, recommend disciplinary action; plan and participate in departmental training programs for assigned staff; conduct courses and evaluate employee achievements and course effectiveness.
• Assist the Animal Services Management with the planning and development of the Animal Control program, identifying objectives of animal regulations, preparing policies and standard procedures and developing overall goals; suggest changes and improvements in existing programs and procedures; assist with the preparation of the annual budget, recommending and justifying additional personnel and equipment.
• May act as Commander of Field Services in their absence; set up maintenance schedules for tranquilizer guns and any other devices required in the performance of animal control duties to ensure they are kept in safe operating condition.
• Interpret ordinances, statutes, regulations and policies to the staff, and the general public providing technical assistance in the resolution of difficult field investigations.
• Assign emergency cases for investigation; work cooperatively with other law enforcement groups when joint action is required; assist staff in the investigation and preparation of formal complaints for court action against violators of ordinances and laws.
• Prepare case files, assembling necessary documentation; submit and discuss cases with the Commander of Field Services and legal counsel, as appropriate.
• Supervise and review the recording of all citations issued; promote animal control services by community relations with civic, governmental, and private groups; coordinate educational programs with schools, law enforcement agencies, the media and other groups.
• Maintain workload statistics; prepare reports and correspondence concerning the Unit; review reports and other written materials composed by the staff; conduct and attend various supervisory meetings and conferences with management; inspect and supervise maintenance of equipment and vehicles of personnel.
Qualifications
Experience: Two years equivalent to a Riverside County Sergeant of Field Services (senior or technically advanced level) in a public or non-profit animal control program which included responsibility for the caring for, licensing, impounding and disposing of animals in a public animal control program.Examples of senior and technically advanced experience: Supervises animal control staff, handles preliminary disciplinary and Workers’ Compensation matters, performs advanced animal control duties, conducts staff training, and completes required reports while working various shifts, including on-call.
Knowledge of: Principles and techniques of supervision related to the selection, training, direction, motivation and evaluation of subordinates; State and County laws, codes and regulations governing animal control; legal liabilities and responsibilities of those concerned with the enforcement of animal control regulations and laws; causes, symptoms and safe handling of rabid animals; legal regulations, reports and procedures for handling of rabies; tranquilizer equipment safety rules, procedures and proper handling techniques; various breeds of animals and their care and feeding.
Ability to: Plan, schedule and direct the work of others engaged in animal control activities; supervise field investigations; write comprehensive and detailed reports, draft affidavits and warrants; exercise tact and good judgment; develop and maintain working relationships with the public and other governmental agencies; gather and present evidence and testify in court; work effectively under stressful situations; organize and meet deadlines; read, comprehend, and interpret laws and regulations pertaining to animal control; discharge tranquilizer guns safely and accurately; care for and safely handle animals so as to avoid injury to persons and animals.
- Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver License is required to travel to different locations; training, animal control purposes.
Physical abilities: Handling of animals weighing up to 50-70 pounds, exposure to animal smells, excrement, dander; animals who may be rabid or upset, injured or elderly; carries out humane euthanasia procedures as appropriate and authorized.
CA Basic Humane Academy or equivalent is required at time of hire.
CA Advanced Academy must be completed within one year of hire date.Required Certifications
- Penal Code 832 (P.O.S.T.) certification
- First aid/CPR
- Euthanasia certification
- Pet first aid
Safety, Emergency, and Disaster Preparedness
- ICS/SEMS/NIMS
- Workplace violence training
- Emergency disaster training
- Emergency standby duties
Animal Handling & Field Operations
- Small and large animal handling training
- Exotic and wild animal training
- Handling vicious animals
- Breed recognition training
- Animal lifting procedures
- Capture equipment training (catch pole, snappy snare, snake tongs, skunk pole, leash muzzle, nets, transfer cages, traps)
Disease & Health Recognition
- Zoonotic disease recognition
- Avian disease recognition
Equipment & Tools Training
- ASP tactical baton training
- Stun baton training
- Trailer training
- Driver’s training
- Basic radio and Nextel procedures
- Map book reading
- Chameleon and computer training
Policies, Regulations & Administrative Skills
- CHA policies
- All DAS policies and procedures
- Kennel and cattery regulations
- Administrative hearings
- Media relations
- Diversity training
- RCI
- FRA
Customer & Public Interaction
- Customer service training
Additional Information
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For questions regarding this recruitment:
Contact Amanda Campos at 951-955-9707 or acampos@rivco.org. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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