Animal Control Officer - I AF ($3,000.00 Hiring Incentive)

City of Rio Rancho, NM • Rio Rancho, NM

109d

About The Position

The Animal Control Officer-I performs routine enforcement work with respect to the control, care, custody and disposal of strays, wild, or surrendered animals. Insures compliance with City ordinances pertaining to animal control.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or equivalent.
• Twelve months related work experience with animal care and behavior.
• Regular Driver's License Required.
• Driving record must always meet City driving and insurability standards.

Nice To Haves

• Classes in bite prevention and pet care highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine enforcement work in the control, care, custody and disposal of strays and/or wild animals and insure compliance with City ordinances pertaining to animal control.
• Respond to resident complaints regarding animals in an Animal Resources Center vehicle.
• Pick up dead or injured animals or strays, including cats, dogs and other animals.
• Impound animals running at-large or picked up from a facility.
• Visit homes to inspect licenses, vaccination certificates, and alleged complaints. Institute quarantines in bite cases.
• Investigate complaints concerning the treatment of animals or noncompliance with animal control ordinances.
• Cite animal owners for animal control violations, prepares cases and appears in court in subsequent legal action, representing the City.
• May be required to destroy animals in the field and in the kennel when needed.
• Assist Department of Public Safety by securing animals in emergency situations.
• Inspect businesses for proper permits.
• Perform a variety of customer service and administrative duties related to animal control operations within the City.
• Maintain records and prepares periodic and special reports on enforcement activities.
• Interpret and explain animal control ordinances for City residents.
• Answer phones; enter calls into HTE CAD and Dispatch Field Officers.
• Issue licenses, maintain logs, records and collect fees, processes adoptions, reclaims, and surrender.
• Prepares daily deposit as needed.
• Perform a variety of duties in the kennel.
• Identify sex and breed of impounded animals.
• Vaccinate impounded animals, file appropriate paperwork, check for license or identification and place in kennel, Notify owners of impounded animals.
• Monitor animals for sickness and/or disease and transport to the veterinarian for treatment when necessary. Medicate animals as needed.
• Provide for food and water of impounded animals.
• Clean and disinfect cages, inside and outside runs, and cattery.
• Maintain inventory and keep supplies stocked.
• Clean Animal Resources Center facilities and vehicles.
• Does routine laundry as needed in kennels.
• Serve as needed for emergency response and recovery.
• Transport and pick up surgery animals.
• Pick up and deliver pet licenses.
• Make mail run as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees