Animal Protection Officer

MOS Code: 68T (Army)

City of El Paso – Animal Protection Officer

• Under general supervision, canvass assigned areas to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws and ordinances.
• Capture, impound and transport animals using nets, ropes or other devices; then transport them to impoundment facilities.
• Remove animals from trucks, place them in designated cages, and complete impoundment reports.
• Investigate complaints and animal bite cases, verify animal licences and rabies vaccinations, and examine captured animals for injuries.
• Assist with delivery of animal brains for rabies examination.
• Conduct animal cruelty and nuisance investigations; enforce ordinances; issue warnings or citations; present cases in court.
• Maintain automated record‑keeping and prepare related reports.
• Represent the department or program in media engagements and public outreach (interviews, press releases, and PSA materials).

• High School Diploma, GED, or higher, with at least one (1) year of animal welfare experience (companion pet care, husbandry or animal training).
• Valid Texas Class “C” Driver’s License or equivalent from another state by appointment date.
• Certification:
  Euthanasia Technician within six (6) months of appointment, and Basic Animal Control Officer within one (1) year of appointment.
• Pass the Supplemental Questions exam and meet minimum qualifications per CSC Rules & Regulations, including seniority and veteran points.
• For applicants with foreign credentials, documents must be translated and evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submission.
• Applicants must clearly state education, experience, knowledge and skills on the application; the City will not use information on the résumé to review eligibility.

• Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.
• This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
• Supplemental Questions are considered an examination component and will generate a score.
• Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.