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City of Las Cruces

Field Animal Control Officer

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An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$54,648 / year median in New Mexico

+8% projected growth

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Job Summary The City of Las Cruces is seeking an Animal Control Officer to perform routine enforcement work in the control, care, custody and disposal of strays and/or wild animals. The role is 90% outdoors in all weather, requiring handling animals, visiting homes for licenses, enforcing ordinances, and maintaining records, with potential court appearances.

The position requires a high school diploma and one year of animal control experience, a valid driver's license, and strong observation and reporting#J-18808-Ljbffr Job Description The City of Las Cruces is seeking an Animal Control Officer to perform routine enforcement work in the control, care, custody and disposal of strays and/or wild animals. The role is 90% outdoors in all weather, requiring handling animals, visiting homes for licenses, enforcing ordinances, and maintaining records, with potential court appearances.

The position requires a high school diploma and one year of animal control experience, a valid driver's license, and strong observation and reporting#J-18808-Ljbffr