JOB Under general supervision, enforces the County’s animal control ordinance; responds to calls for service; patrols designated areas to identify possible violations; captures stray animals and transports them to the shelter; investigates complaints and charges of animal cruelty; issues citations and prepares reports; provides court testimony as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
- High School Diploma or G.E.D equivalent and experience in working with animals.
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Must be able to pass a job related physical examination.
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Must pass a background investigation.
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Valid State of New Mexico Driver's license or able to obtain within six (6) months of employment.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
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Responds to complaints and calls for service; observes areas of alleged violations and interviews available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated.
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Informs persons perpetrating inhumane acts of laws and penalties for violations.
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Issues citations to individuals that do not comply with ordinances.
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Reports violators to deputies or requests deputies to arrest violators.
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Aids animals in distress by feeding starving animals and freeing trapped animals.
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Removes animals from inhumane conditions and drives vehicle to transport animals to shelter for treatment and care.
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Inspects establishments housing or exhibiting animals to ascertain compliance with humane laws.
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Provides animals traps to residents; instructs residents in the use of these traps; logs and maintains records the location of traps; retrieves traps and relocates captured animals.
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Writes reports of activities.
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Euthanizes animals as necessary.
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Attends and presents at informal meetings with civic groups; coordinates with animal rescue groups to help place animals in homes.
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Performs other related duties as assigned.
