ANIMAL CONTROL SUPERVISOR

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Police
SUPERVISOR: Staff Services Commander or Designee

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Animal Shelter Manager or designee, supervises the day-to-day operations of the Animal Control Officers and animal control functions. Assures that operations are in compliance with federal, state and local laws and regulations. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four years’ experience as an Animal Control Officer, two of which must have been with the Los Alamos Police Department or six years as an Animal Control Officer.
• Must possess and maintain the National Animal Control Association Level I and Level II certification within one year of placement in the position.
• Must possess, or ability to obtain within first thirty days of employment and maintain a valid New Mexico Class D driver’s license.
• Successful completion of thorough background investigation, including FBI fingerprint check.
• Successful completion of the pre-employment physical and psychological exam prior to commencing work.
• Must not have been convicted of a felony or other crime involving moral turpitude.
• Successful completion of the County’s Need to Know training within one year of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.