Sheriff's Office - LEGAL PROCESS SERVER/ANIMAL CONTROL

• Serves or delivers summons, subpoenas and other official papers promptly and accurately, ensuring all court requirements are met.
• Researches subpoenas and summons to verify address, employer or other information necessary to serve court documents.
• Distributes court documents, notices or other legal correspondence to the District Court, Justice Court and other jurisdiction.
• Establishes schedules and methods for effective animal control operations; responds to animal complaints and take appropriate action.
• Patrols county streets and roads canvassing for unlicensed animals; apprehends stray or at-large animals for impoundment.
• Monitors violations of animal control County and State ordinances.
• Impounds and quarantines animals as required; contacts medical staff to treat injured animals as appropriate.
• Determines ownership of animals at large; handles vicious animals utilizing officer safety protocols.
• Issues citations, maintains records on violations, and testifies in court when necessary.
• Picks up animals caught in traps.
• Searches computer files for prior records and licensing information.
• Receives lost and found animal reports; assists visitors in locating missing pets;
• Maintains communication with the dispatch center and contacts staff to provide assistance as needed.
• Prepares and maintains clear, accurate, and concise logs, records, and reports.
• Establishes and maintains effective filing and retrieval system of departmental information.
• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication within the department and builds and fosters effective working relationships with others.
• Maintains and assures confidentiality of all departmental matters and records.
• Complies with all property and department policies and procedures.
• Remains flexible in working hours as needed to meet deadlines and support organizational needs.
• Stays abreast of new technologies and principles and enhances professional growth by conducting research; attending seminars, educational workshops, classes, and conferences; reviewing professional publications; establishing networks; participating in professional societies; and conferring with representatives of contracting agencies and related organizations.
• Contributes to a team effort to achieve goals and deliver successful outcomes.
• Executes other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

The duties of this position are not limited to those set forth above. The incumbent will perform such functions, duties and assignments as directed by supervisor and consistent with ability, background and expertise.

• High school diploma/GED.
• One (1) year of work experience in criminal and non-criminal investigation, animal care and/or control, or related environment.
• A combination of relevant education and related work experience may be considered.
• Valid driver’s license is required when operating a vehicle for work-related purposes.
• Must successfully complete pre-employment requirements.

Knowledge of:

• Goals, objectives, functions, policies, procedures, and responsibilities of Lincoln County.
• Department organization, functions, objectives, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of animal control and process serving.
• Modern trends related to the practice of animal control and process serving.
• Criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in New Mexico.
• Policy investigative techniques and techniques of identification.
• General animal care and/or veterinarian practice.
• Proper cleaning and sanitizing techniques for animal kennels.
• Geography, roads, landmarks, and jurisdictional boundaries in Lincoln County.

Skill in:

• Analyzing problems, projecting consequences, identifying solutions, and implementing recommendations.
• Correct English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Office software and industry-related applications, including spreadsheets, databases, and industry-related applications in a Windows environment.
• Exceptional customer service.

Ability to:

• Maintain confidentiality.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively both verbally and in writing, individually and in groups.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships with individuals of varying social and cultural backgrounds, including the public and co-workers and at all levels of the organization.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Adapt to varying conditions, analyze situations, and adopt appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrate professionalism at all times and demonstrate sensitivity in tenuous situations.
• Handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Work independently with minimal supervision, as well as cooperatively in group/team settings.
• Work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.

Work Environment:

Work is generally performed outdoors where incumbent may be exposed to varying temperature and weather conditions. Occasional work in an office or indoor setting with a moderate noise level. Evening and/or weekend work may be required. Tight time constraints and multiple demands are common. Travel may be required for training, meetings, conferences, presentations, and other events.

Physical/Mental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly is required to sit; walk; stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate effectively. The employee occasionally is required to run; climb or balance; bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and lift up to 50 pounds. Close vision ability and clarity of vision at long distance are required. Regular exposure to dust, fumes, airborne particles and/or allergens; high risk / potentially dangerous situations; excessive noise; work near hazardous/moving equipment or machinery; working with hostile, violent, and/or offensive individuals; and areas where the use of protective clothing, equipment, devices, or materials is necessary. Position may cause stress and tension; and require incumbent to quickly change position on issues when presented with better alternatives. Position may require the use of firearms to euthanize distressed and/or injured animals.

Equipment, tools, and materials:

Tools used in performing the essential functions of the job: Ketch-all poles, animal handling gloves, snares, live animal traps, bite sticks, snake poles, copier, vehicle, fax machine, telephone, computer, general office supplies and equipment, word processing software, presentation software, accounting software, adding machine.