Animal Control Officer​/Sr Aco

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER OR SR. ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER

JOB TITLE:
Animal Control Officer, Sr. Animal Control Officer
CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION:
Police
SUPERVISOR:
Animal Shelter Manager or designee

PAY RANGES:
Animal Control Officer-$21.64 to $35.23/hr.
Sr. Animal Control Officer-$23.85 to $38.84/hr.

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager or designee, handles animals for the purpose of investigations of mistreatment, or control of abandoned, dangerous, or unattended animals. Enforces animal control laws, orders, ordinances, and regulations as part of the Police Department Animal Control. Assists in the operations and maintenance of county animal shelter. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Successful completion and maintenance of the National Animal Control Association Level I certification course within eighteen months of employment. This requirement may be waived for temporary and casual employees.
• Must possess, or ability to obtain within first thirty days of employment and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment physical exam prior to commencing work.

Additional Minimum Qualifications for Sr. Animal Control Officer:

• Two years of experience as an animal control officer.
• Must have and maintain National Animal Control Association Level II Certification.
• The physical exam is not required for current LAPD employees within the Animal Control series.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working with animals in a professional or volunteer capacity.