Animal Control Officer

Under general supervision, enforces Sandoval County’s animal care laws and ordinances and provides a variety of animal care field services for the County; provides public education related to animal control laws and ordinances; issues citations for animal offenses; collects and delivers errant or lost animals to the shelter facility; and transports injured animals to veterinarians.

• High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and one year of animal handling experience within an animal shelter, veterinarians office, or similar work environment.

• Valid New Mexico Driver’s License;
• Other licenses and certifications may be required within a specified time period after hire.

• Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.

• Responds to routine and emergency calls for service regarding noisy, nuisance, loose, or aggressive animals; provides field services including capturing domestic and wild animals; may dispense minor first aid treatment to animals at scene; examines injured and ill animals to select proper treatment disposition; removes dead animals from roadways; removes animals from hazardous situations; and transports injured or ill animals to veterinarians/shelters.
• Checks on welfare of animals within the County limits as to food, water, shelter, and their overall health.
• Assesses reported or observed violations of animal care regulations; makes determinations and takes required action such as writing citations to non-complaint residents.
• Gathers evidence on animal care cases, including photographs and other information for presentation in court; prepares all discovery; makes court appearances and provides testimony as needed.
• Provides information and education to the public covering a range of animal care topics including laws and ordinance, animal nutrition, behavior, injuries, and common diseases.
• Prepares accurate and complete manual and automated records and reports.
• Supports the relationship between the County and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the County goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; and maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and County information.
• Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.