Animal Management Officer Trainee

## ANIMAL MANAGEMENT OFFICER TRAINEE Apply:
Animal Management & Welfare:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
End Date:
October 26, 2026 (19 days left to apply):
JR3322
** STARTING PAY:** $20.00 per hour  
** SUMMARY
* * Under the supervision of the Animal Management & Welfare Field Supervisor or Animal Management Field Manager. Learns to perform duties of his position which includes enforcing animal control through the apprehension and impounding of stray, diseased and/or dangerous animals; assisting in loading and unloading animals from trucks; counting, sorting, and separating them by size and sex prior to placement in kennel.

Work also includes, sanitizing the facility and equipment; patrolling and responding to complaints from citizens related to animals in violation of the Municipal Code; investigating animal bites. welfare/cruelty to animals) wild animals within the city limits: issuing citations to animal owners whose pets have been found in violation of the Municipal Code; and appearing in county and municipal courts as State's witness on animal related cases.

** ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
*** With assistance, investigates bite incidents, cruelty cases, welfare cases and complaints related to animals in violation of other Municipal Codes.
* Traps and relocates wild animals that are not assigned to the State's high-risk list for rabies.
* Observes areas of alleged violations and interviews available witnesses to determine if the City Ordinances and State laws have been violated.
* Impounds dogs. cats and other animals running at large or in violation of City Ordinances and State Law.
* Patrols and responds to citizen complaints.
* Sanitizes vehicles, cages, tools and equipment after use
* Issues written citations to violators of the City Ordinance and State Laws.
* Maintains detailed records of daily activities.
* Assists in the reclaim and adoption of animals from the shelter.
* Assists in the care and feeding of animals at the shelter.
* Prepares rabies specimens for laboratory testing.
* Assists citizens and agencies in multiple facets of animal management.
* Educates residents on laws relating to animal management and care.
* Performs minor repairs to equipment, i.e. traps, staff, etc
* Traps and relocates wildlife.
* Participates in educational programs for children (school) and citizens of the community.
* Rescues animals in danger or distress.
* Gathers evidence needed in preparing a case for court and appearing in court.
* Performs euthanasia as required.
* Maintains extensive contact with various species of animals.
* Monitors activity and health of animals and must be able to detect clinical signs of various animal related diseases.
* Collects evidence and fact related to cases to file for a search and seizure warrant.
* Serves warrants and processes paperwork thru the court.
* Maintains and logs classified drugs as used for euthanasia and tranquilization
* Prepares reports and extensive documentation concerning bite investigations and welfare report
* Prepares written reports on the use and justification of oleoresin capsicum.
* Restrains, handles, and transports livestock
* Assists fellow staff to accomplish required tasks.
* Performs other job-related duties as assigned.  
** KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
*** Successful applicants must live within 10 miles of Amarillo in order to respond to standby and call back hours and during emergency situations.
* Ability to safely handle animals, including those with unknown health and temperament.
* Ability to safely operate a staff or pole, ropes, nets and camera
* Ability to operate a half ton truck with mobile radio, euthanasia equipment and operate a livestock trailer and associated equipment.
* Knowledge to safely administer sodium pentobarbital, Ketaset and Oleoresin Capsicum.
* Ability to make decisions during emergency and unusual circumstances.
* Skill in using standard office equipment such as copiers and multi-line phone systems, and computers and related software applications for data entry, word process and accounting purpose
* Strong verbal and written communication skill.  
** LICENSES/CERTIFICATION
*** Must be a Basic Certified Animal Control Officer and complete a 3-semester hour course of Police Community Relations within 12 months after appointment.
* Will require getting rabies pre-exposure vaccinations within 12 months of employment.
* High school diploma or GED is required.
* Experience in the care of animals is preferred.
* Must have a valid Texas driver's license.  
** PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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