Animal Protection Officer J13

Position Summary

Enforce City ordinances pertaining to the care, treatment, impound, handling and quarantine of wild and domestic animals; investigate reports of animal cruelty, abandonment and nuisances; perform euthanasia; and perform a variety of tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

This is a safety sensitive position subject to random drug / alcohol testing.

Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks / duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

Education directly related to the minimum requirements below may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

High School Diploma or GED;  and

Three (3) years of animal care or security experience.

Experience in enforcing ordinances preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid Euthanasia Technician License issued by the State of New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department within one (1) year from date of hire.

Preferred Knowledge

• A variety of animal species, breeds and related behavioral and health characteristics
• Basic principles and practices of animal control and abatement
• Basic principles, practices and techniques of animal first aid
• Pertinent Federal, State and local codes, laws and regulations
• Communications equipment, radios, computers and procedures
• Principles and procedures of record keeping
• Animal euthanasia procedures

Preferred Skills & Abilities