Animal Caretaker
Department of Homeland Security - Multiple Locations
Posted Jun 11, 2026
Benefits
- Parental leave
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- Non-birth-parent leave
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- Family-building benefits
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- Fertility benefits: Not verified
- Adoption assistance: Not verified
- Surrogacy assistance: Not verified
- Mental health support
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- Relocation assistance
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- Childcare support
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- Learning budget
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- Salary
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Role
- Seniority
- Mid From the posting source
Schedule
- Shift type
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- Weekend work
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Application
- Cover letter
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- Assessment
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- Deadline
- Not stated
Where they hire
Hires in: CA From the posting source
About this role
Animal Caretaker Multiple Locations Summary Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations, San Diego Field Office, located at: Port of Otay Mesa, CA Port of San Ysidro, CA . Duties Joining the Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations will allow you to use your specialized skills that result in the proper care and feeding of Customs and Border Protection owned dogs. This position starts at an hourly rate of $25.01 (WG-06, Step 1) to $29.18 (WG-06, Step 5). In this Animal Caretaker position, you will become a key member of a team of Homeland Security professionals tasked with the day-to-day care of Customs and Border Protection owned dogs. Typical work assignments include: Handling the day-to-day care of animals. Working independently, making decisions, showing job responsibility, and exercising initiative. Observing animals for obvious changes of appearance and activity. Understanding and following instructions and exhibiting dexterity and working safely. Using tools and cleaning supplies and working in a safe manner Hourly Rate: The hourly rate listed reflects the range of wage schedules for the locations included within this job announcement. Refer to the Federal Wage (FWS) website for additional wage schedule and hourly rate information for your specific location. Requirements You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective Service Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years (additional details below)
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