Animal Protection Officer

Job Description:

Animal Protection Officer

Description

Summary

Minimum Starting Salary: $21.00 per hour - Depending on Qualifications

The City of Waco Seeks
Join our dedicated team as an Animal Protection Officer and help ensure the safety and well-being of animals and residents in our community. In this vital role, you will respond to animal-related calls, enforce local and state animal welfare laws, and investigate concerns such as cruelty, neglect, and public safety issues. You’ll safely capture, handle, and transport domestic animals, livestock, and wildlife, as well as coordinate quarantine and rabies control measures.
You’ll also support the community through education and outreach, provide excellent customer service, and maintain accurate reports and records. If you’re passionate about animal welfare and committed to public service, we invite you to apply and become an essential 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 180 days of hire
• Euthanasia Certification mandated by the Texas Department of State Health Services is required within 180 days of hire
• 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. Operate a City-issued vehicle equipped with animal handling tools, containment units, and safety equipment to respond to service calls, rescue distressed or dangerous animals, enforce animal welfare laws, and transport animals safely to shelters or veterinary facilities while ensuring proper care and maintenance of all specialized gear.
• May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:

• Meaningful and challenging work
• Make a difference and improve communities
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
  • Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
  • Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance
  • Longevity Pay
  • And More!
• Chance to do work you are passionate about
• Desire to give back

Salary:

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