Animal Care Services Officer I

Bernalillo County

Albuquerque, New Mexico, US
Probationary rate of $27.49; union rate of $28.05 ...
Fully remote
Enforce animal ordinances and laws
Respond to animal complaints
Investigate animal neglect and cruelty
Animal Care Services Officer I enforces Bernalillo County ordinances and laws relating to animal care, responding to complaints and performing investigations

Job Summary

  • Animal Care Services Officer I enforces Bernalillo County ordinances and laws relating to animal care, responding to complaints and performing investigations.
  • Employees enjoy generous leave accruals, career development, remote & flex-work options, longevity pay, education assistance, health benefits, and a lucrative retirement plan.
  • Duties involve impounding animals, investigating neglect, quarantining bite animals, and potentially performing euthanasia tasks, requiring interaction with the public and other agencies.

Matching Summary

Animal Care Services Officer I enforces Bernalillo County ordinances and laws relating to animal care, responding to complaints and performing investigations.

Salary

Probationary Rate of $27.49; Union Rate of $28.05

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Enforce animal ordinances and laws
  • Respond to animal complaints
  • Investigate animal neglect and cruelty
  • Impound sick or aggressive animals
  • Communicate via radio and cell phone
  • Work outdoors in extreme weather
  • Handle dangerous animals

Nice-to-have

  • Focus on work-life balance
  • Culture of flexibility and learning
  • Team up with colleagues
  • Build high quality of life for residents

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED
  • One year animal care/training/handling or law enforcement experience
  • Valid New Mexico driver's license
  • NACA ACO I certification or equivalent within 15 months
  • Ability to lift 50+ pounds
  • Must pass background check and drug testing

Work Rights

Not specified

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