Animal Control Officer

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Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience:

High School Diploma/GED Certificate from an accredited institution and one year of animal handling experience within an animal shelter, veterinarians office, or similar work environment.

Required Licenses or Certifications:

Valid New Mexico Driver's License; Other licenses and certifications may be required within a specified time period after hire.

Other Requirements Additional Requirements:

Must pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. This is a safety- sensitive position subject to random drug testing in accordance with County policy. Essential Job Functions Responds to routine and emergency calls for service regarding noisy, nuisance, loose, or aggressive animals; provides field services including capturing domestic and wild animals; may dispense minor first aid treatment to animals at scene; examines injured and ill animals to select proper treatment disposition; removes dead animals from roadways; removes animals from hazardous situations; and transports injured or ill animals to veterinarians/shelters. Checks on welfare of animals within the County limits as to food, water, shelter, and their overall health. Assesses reported or observed violations of animal care regulations; makes determinations and takes required action such as writing citations to non-complaint residents. Gathers evidence on animal care cases, including photographs and other information for presentation in court; prepares all discovery; makes court appearances and provides testimony as needed. Provides information and education to the public covering a range of animal care topics including laws and ordinance, animal nutrition, behavior, injuries, and common diseases. Prepares accurate and complete manual and automated records and reports. Supports the relationship between the County and the constituent population by providing excellent customer service; promotes the County goals and priorities in compliance with all policies and procedures; and maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, client records and County information. Ensures that job duties are completed in strict adherence to established safe work practices. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Sandoval County offers benefits to full-time and part-time employees working 20 hours or more a week including: Health Care, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Long-Term and Short-Term disability insurance, Holiday pay, Vacation and Sick Leave, Deferred Compensation Plan. Sandoval County non-union, non-safety positions are part of the Municipal Plan 2. Contributing 16.55% and employees contributing 3.65% to to the Public Employee Retirement Plan. (PERA) 01 Which of the following best describes your level of education in the related field for this position? No High School Diploma or GED High School Diploma or GED Associates Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Ph.D./PsyD/Ed.

D/M.D./D.O/Doctorate 02 Do you have one (1) year of animal handling experience within an animal shelter, veterinarians office, or similar work environment? Yes No 03 Briefly describe when and where you obtained your experience stated above. 04 I understand that if I do not attach a copy of my High School Diploma/GED Certificate, Degree or transcripts from an accredited institution showing degree conferred/awarded that my application will not be considered. I Understand Required Question Employer Sandoval County Division Sheriff's Office Address 1500 Idalia Drive Bernalillo, New Mexico, 87004 Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email Join our Team Account Privacy Policy Terms Of Use Your Privacy Choices Accessibility Statement Copyright © 2026 Do not sell my personal information × For California residents, and to the extent NEOGOV sells your personal information as the term "sell" is defined under the California Consumer Privacy Act, you have the right to opt-out of the sale of your personal information by us to third parties at any time. This setting only applies to registered account holders that have opted-in for an Access Membership. If you wish to opt-out click follow these steps: Log into your Job Seeker Profile Click your name in the upper right-hand corner Select Account Settings Select the Preferences section Click the Edit button next to Access Membership Switch Toggle to off Click Save If you do not have a registered account this setting does not apply, however, you can review your right on our privacy policy . If you require further assistance, please email privacy@neogov.com × Accessibility Statement At Governmentjobs.com, Inc. d/b/a NEOGOV, we recognize the importance of making our products and services accessible to all individuals, including those with disabilities, and are continually working to improve the experience for all users. Commitment to Accessibility We are committed to following best practices, including the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, to the extent feasible, however, we do not warrant compliance with these standards or any other accessibility standards. We are continually enhancing our platforms to ensure greater accessibility, and we actively seek out opportunities to improve accessibility features. Ongoing Enhancements Accessibility is an ongoing effort, and we are regularly updating our technology, services, and content to address accessibility barriers. Our team is dedicated to identifying areas for improvement and making enhancements that allow all users, regardless of their abilities, to fully engage with our services. Feedback and Assistance We value feedback from our users. If you encounter any accessibility barriers while using our services or have suggestions on how we can improve, please reach out to us at accessibility@neogov.com. We will make every effort to resolve any concerns and consider alternative options where possible. Thank you for choosing NEOGOV. We remain dedicated to improving accessibility and creating an inclusive experience for all. . Join our Team Menu Close Menu . Join our Team Volunteer Positions Job Descriptions Job Interest Cards Help & Support