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City of Las Cruces
Field Animal Control Officer
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What they do
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
Job Description
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
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