Animal Protection Officer

Minimum Starting Salary: $19.00 per hour - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks

Join our dedicated team as an Animal Protection Officer and make a meaningful impact in our community! In this vital role, you will respond to animal-related calls, ensuring the safety and well-being of both animals and residents. Your ability to think critically and make sound decisions under pressure will be essential as you capture, transport, impound, and quarantine animals, enforce local and state regulations, and investigate complaints.

You will also provide exceptional customer service, educate the community through outreach programs, and maintain accurate records. If you're passionate about animal welfare and committed to public service, we invite you to apply and become a key part of our compassionate team!

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
• 1 year of customer service or animal service experience
• Must live within McLennan County
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License
• Basic Animal Control Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services is required within six months of hire
• Euthanasia Certification mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services is required within 120 days of hire date
• Must pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check

Position Description

Under basic supervision, enforces state laws and local ordinances governing domestic and wild animals for the City of Waco Animal Services Department.

Position Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service; captures, transports, impounds, and quarantines animals; enforces state and local regulations governing animal control issues, investigates complaints and issues citations.
• Provides customer service on domestic complaints and information requests; presents community outreach and educational programs; maintains records and prepares summary and status reports.
• Euthanizes animals and process animal carcasses.
• Maintains assigned vehicle and equipment according to City standards.
• May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

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