Animal Control Officer-Police Service Aide

About this role

Animal Control Officer (ACO) - Under direct supervision, this position enforces Village animal ordinances and various municipal codes pertaining to the control of domestic and wild animals within the Village of Ruidoso to protect the public's health, safety and welfare. Police Service Aide (PSA) - Provide police service that otherwise would be lost or delayed because of workload saturation on sworn officers, relieve sworn officer of non-related or low priority police service so that they may pursue anti-crime activities more effectively. Collect and preserve physical evidence in the field; ensure the preservation of all items taken into evidence and testify in court regarding the chain of custody and integrity of evidence. This position will work regular hours including, but may be subject to call back during nights, weekends and holidays. Officer reports directly to the Administrative Lieutenant.

Requirements

<ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>High School Education or equivalent required. Code Enforcement or Animal Control experience preferred.</li><li>Must be willing to take and pass a drug/alcohol test and comply with agency’s "Drug Free "Policy.&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to pass regular criminal history&nbsp;checks.</li></ul><strong>License&nbsp;</strong><strong>and/or&nbsp;</strong><strong>Certifications</strong><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt;"><li>Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico motor vehicle operator's permit of appropriate classification and endorsement as required.</li><li>Must agree to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and minimum requirement of insurability as required by law.&nbsp;</li><li>The Village of Ruidoso will conduct MVR background check.</li></