Animal Control Officer

Collin County; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement match

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Collin County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to perform field animal control for unincorporated areas and contract cities, responding to calls and enforcing state law. The role includes shelter duties, report preparation, vehicle and equipment upkeep, under the supervision of the Animal Control Supervisor.

Requirements include the ability to care for various animals (including large dogs and livestock), a high school diploma or equivalent, and the ability to obtain Basic ACO Certification

Qualifications

• Ability to care for animals including large dogs, exotic pets, and livestock.
• Ability to obtain Basic ACO Certification within 3 months of employment.
• Ability to obtain EU Technician Certification within 3 months of employment.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with acceptable driving record.
• Six months working in an animal shelter or similar facility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide field animal control for unincorporated Collin County and contract cities by responding to calls.
• Investigate violations and enforce state law.
• Perform animal shelter duties and maintain reports.
• Maintain vehicles and related equipment.

Skills

Animal care

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Collin County is seeking an exceptional candidate to fill the position of Animal Control Officer. This position provides field animal control for unincorporated Collin County and contract cities by responding to animal control calls, investigating violations and enforcing state law. Additional duties include performing all required animal shelter duties, preparing and maintaining reports, maintaining vehicles and all related equipment and performing related duties as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of the Animal Control Supervisor.

Candidates must possess the knowledge necessary to understand basic operational, technical, and/or office processes. Minimum requirements include the ability to care for animals (including large dogs, exotic pets, and livestock), a level of education equivalent to four years of high school, and the ability to obtain Basic ACO Certification and EU Technician Certification within three (3) months of employment. Candidates must possess and maintain a valid Texas Driver’s License with an acceptable driving record. Six months working in an animal shelter or other animal care facility preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Workplace and Benefits

• Collin County offers a fast-paced working environment
• 200% retirement match with employee contributions earning 7% interest
• 100% tuition reimbursement
• affordable medical, dental, and vision plans
• 10 paid holidays annually
• 24 days of PTO in your first year of employment with balance rollover from year-to-year
• county-provided life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• and other optional participation benefits
• You can read more about the comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and long and short term disability on the Collin County website.

COLLIN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER