Animal Control Officer

Cityofmanvel; Manvel (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Manvel is seeking an Animal Control Officer to patrol the city and enforce animal control ordinances. This position falls under the City of Manvel Police Department’s Animal Control Division.

You will respond to citizen complaints, investigate animal bite and cruelty cases, impound animals as needed, and educate the public about animal welfare. The role requires strong communication, good judgment, and the ability to handle challenging situations, including emergencies.

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
• Basic Animal Control Certification or completion of required course within one year of employment
• Must possess a valid driver's license with a clear driving record.
• Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with the general public.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the City, impound stray animals or animals in violation of City ordinance, and enforce animal code violations.
• Respond to and investigate citizen complaints on animal bite and cruelty cases, and prepare documentation necessary to impound animals
• Cite citizens in violation of City animal control ordinances.
• Proactively educate the public on animal control.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Good communication

Public interaction

Prioritizing and multitasking

Interpreting laws and ordinances

PC skills: internet and email

Data entry

Mediation and de-escalation

Judgment and discretion

Relationship building

Independent thinking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Basic Animal Control Certification

Job description

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The City of Manvel offers an excellent benefits package including a voluntary ICMA 457 deferred compensation program, as well as membership in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match. The City of Manvel pays all premiums for the employee’s Medical, Dental, Vision, long-term disability protection, and life & AD&D insurance.

The City of Manvel is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetics information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Job Summary

The City of Manvel Animal Control Officer is responsible for patrolling the city or assigned areas of the city to enforce the City Ordinances and laws related to animal control. The City of Manvel Animal Control Division falls under the control of the City of Manvel Police Department.

Examples of Essential Functions

• Patrol the City, impound stray animals or animals that are in violation of City ordinance, and enforce animal code violations.
• Respond to and investigate citizen complaints on animal bite and cruelty cases, and prepare documentation necessary to impound animals
• Cite citizens in violation of City animal control ordinances.
• Proactively educate the public on animal control.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

(Note: The examples of essential functions as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.)

Marginal Functions

• Keeps records of, citations, and calls made
• Investigate complaints and answer questions related to Animal Control laws and regulations
• Personal computer skills, use of internet, electronic mail, and network
• Provides services to the general public when emergency conditions warrant it, either in preparation for, or as a reaction to, one or more disastrous events such as: a civil disturbance, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, flood, ice storm, fire, chemical accident including a hazardous material spill, possible public exposure to hazardous conditions, or other disasters which threaten the safety of the citizens

Requirements

• Training and Experience
• Minimum High School Diploma or GED
• Basic Animal Control Certification or completion of required course within one year of employment
• Must posses a valid vehicle operators license with a clear driving record.
• Knowledge and Skills
  • Good oral and written communication skills and the ability to effectively and tactfully communicate with the general public
  • Knowledge of municipal government operations is preferred
  • Skilled in prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple simultaneous projects
  • Skilled in interpreting and explaining applicable laws, codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
  • Personal computer skills including internet, electronic mail, and network
  • Basic data entry skills necessary
  • Skilled in mediating and diffusing hostile situation
  • Skilled in Exercising judgment and discretion
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, and the general public
  • Ability to make independent judgements within the limits of policies, standards, and procedures
• Some tasks require exposure to adverse environmental conditions (e.g. dirt, cold, rain, fumes)
• Some tasks require exposure to extreme heat/cold or extreme weather conditions
• Some tasks require exposure to strong odors and/or smoke
• Some tasks require exposure to strong and/or toxic chemicals
• Some tasks require exposure to dust or pollen
• Sensory Requirements:
• Some tasks require sound perception and discrimination
• Some tasks require odor perception and discrimination
• Some tasks require depth perception and discrimination
• Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination

Salary $19.88 per hour to $25.08 per hour depending on experience

Closing November 30, 2026 11:59 PM