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INTRODUCTION

Our mission is to protect the integrity of New Mexico's livestock industry. Our team of about sixty full-time inspectors and another sixty full and part-time deputies continuously patrol and perform inspections around our state to help keep our livestock free from disease and safe from theft. We are also the office of the State Veterinarian, whose team collaborates with various government and private sector partners to ensure that our state remains free of diseases.

This position will be based out of NMLB District 11, Carlsbad, NM area.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This job will assist with Law Enforcement duties and inspections in District 11. This position requires NM Law Enforcement Certification. This individual will assist the team in these districts and enforce the Chapter 77.2 and NMAC 21.30. The inspector will be charged with protecting producers from theft of livestock, investigating animal cruelties, and controlling livestock movement.

This inspector will coordinate with the district supervisor to accomplish goals set forth as a team. Responsibilities would include enforcement of the Chapter 77.2 statutes and NMAC 21.30 rules, patrolling roadways to control theft, and completing investigations of theft and animal cruelty.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of livestock, agriculture, law enforcement-related experience, and/or direct experience as it pertains to the essential duties and responsibilities of this classification. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License.
• Applicants must be willing to relocate anywhere within the state.
• Employment offers are contingent on a successful background check and drug screen. Applicants for this position will be required to participate successfully in a written and field performance test to be considered further in the application process.

APPLICANTS MUST BE CERTIFIED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS WITHIN A YEAR OF HIRE.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires working with and around livestock. Frequent standing, bending, lifting, sitting, and driving a state vehicle are required. Work is performed outdoors in inclement weather with heavy lifting of 50 lbs. or more. Erratic, seasonal hours. Schedule may require weekend and holiday work.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

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Agency Contact Information: Daniel Dictson (575) 840-5375 Email

For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.

This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.