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Animal Protection Officer
The City of Waco seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our animal protection team. In this vital role, you will respond to service calls, oversee the safe capture, transport, and impoundment of animals, enforce animal protection laws, and investigate complaints to ensure the well-being of both animals and the community. You will also provide exceptional customer service, coordinate community outreach and educational programs, and manage staff, equipment, and resources to uphold the highest standards of animal care and public safety. If you are a proactive leader committed to making a difference, we invite you to join our team and help foster a safer, more compassionate community. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Associates degree in Business, Animal Care, or a related field 3 years of experience in a related setting Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License Must live within McLennan County 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 date Must pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check Preferred: 1 year of supervisory experience 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. Schedules and supervises staff; assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Provides customer service on animal protection complaints and information requests; presents community outreach and educational programs; maintains records and prepares summary and status reports. Deploys animal protection officers to respond to health and safety issues; assures that appropriate services are provided, and work is performed in compliance with state laws, city policies and animal control quality standards; coordinates work with other law enforcement and public health agencies. Meets with animal protection officers to discuss animal health issues and preventative health measures. Acts as the Local Rabies Control Authority (LCRA) for Waco. Attends animal welfare board meetings and various subcommittee meetings. Manages inventory of equipment and supplies; maintains assigned vehicle and equipment according to City standards. Assists with public education and community outreach programs. Euthanizes animals; processes and prepares rabies specimens. May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.
The City of Waco seeks a dedicated and experienced professional to lead our animal protection team. In this vital role, you will respond to service calls, oversee the safe capture, transport, and impoundment of animals, enforce animal protection laws, and investigate complaints to ensure the well-being of both animals and the community. You will also provide exceptional customer service, coordinate community outreach and educational programs, and manage staff, equipment, and resources to uphold the highest standards of animal care and public safety. If you are a proactive leader committed to making a difference, we invite you to join our team and help foster a safer, more compassionate community. Minimum Qualifications: Required: Associates degree in Business, Animal Care, or a related field 3 years of experience in a related setting Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License Must live within McLennan County 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 date Must pass a Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check Preferred: 1 year of supervisory experience 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. Schedules and supervises staff; assigns tasks and projects; trains and evaluates staff; develops staff skills and conducts performance evaluations; meets regularly with staff to discuss and resolve workload and technical issues. Provides customer service on animal protection complaints and information requests; presents community outreach and educational programs; maintains records and prepares summary and status reports. Deploys animal protection officers to respond to health and safety issues; assures that appropriate services are provided, and work is performed in compliance with state laws, city policies and animal control quality standards; coordinates work with other law enforcement and public health agencies. Meets with animal protection officers to discuss animal health issues and preventative health measures. Acts as the Local Rabies Control Authority (LCRA) for Waco. Attends animal welfare board meetings and various subcommittee meetings. Manages inventory of equipment and supplies; maintains assigned vehicle and equipment according to City standards. Assists with public education and community outreach programs. Euthanizes animals; processes and prepares rabies specimens. May be required to respond afterhours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.