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Animal Control Officer

The City of Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2025 CLOSED ON 4/1/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Animal Control Officer position at The City of Fort Worth?

Pay Range: $19.74/hr. - $24.67/hr.

Job Posting Closing on: Monday, March 31, 2025

Workdays & Hours: Rotating work schedule, including overnights and holidays; Some evening/weekend work required.

Benefits for this position include: 11 Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Professional Development Opportunities.

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of nearly 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability. πŸŒ†

An Animal Control Officer Position is available with The City of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department – Animal Care and Control Division. If you enjoy working with animals and have a desire to learn how to achieve your true potential, our team is seeking positive, customer-oriented individuals to train in an exciting career as Animal Control Officer.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • One (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in animal care control and/or animal welfare.
  • Valid Texas Driver License.
  • Possession of, or ability to obtain, an Animal Control Officer Basic Certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services.
  • Candidate selected for hire must pass Pre-Employment Drug Screen, Physical and Criminal Background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Possession of or ability to obtain Euthanasia Certificate.
  • Microsoft Word, Excel and data entry experience.
  • Extensive public contact work experience.
  • Bilingual skills (English/Spanish).
  • The two-way radio experience is a plus.

The Animal Control Officer job responsibilities include:

  • Responding to complaints and patrolling in assigned geographic areas for stray, sick, injured, aggressive, unwanted or abandoned animals in addition to impoundment of stray and wild animals.
  • Perform public education and enforcement of State, County and City laws concerning care, treatment and control of owned animals.
  • Conduct preliminary investigations on reports of Bites, Cruelty and Dangerous or Aggressive animals.
  • Assist Code Compliance, Police Department, Fire Department and Med Star on animal calls.
  • Issue notices and citations for violations of city ordinances and testify in court on animal cases.

Working Conditions

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, walking, repetitive motions, climbing, balancing, pushing, pulling and lifting, depending on assignment. Incumbents may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, odors, dust, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, intense noises, gases, vibrations, chemicals, oils and workspace restrictions.

Physical Demands

Heavy Work – Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.

Apply Now! Come be part of something special in Fort Worth. 🌟

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