Animal Protection Officer

El Paso Texas; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Texas seeks a qualified candidate for an Army MOS 68T–Animal Welfare role. A high school diploma or GED and at least one year of related experience are required for patrols, impounding, and enforcement of animal laws.

Responsibilities include field patrols, investigations of complaints, documentation, and public outreach. The position emphasizes compliance, safety, and effective community interaction.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED and 1 year of animal welfare experience.
• Experience includes companion pet care, husbandry, or animal training.

Responsibilities

• Canvasses assigned areas to locate animals violating animal regulation laws.
• Captures and impounds animals using nets, ropes, or other devices.
• Investigates complaints and enforces animal regulations and ordinances.
• Prepares and submits records and reports for impoundments.
• May represent the department in media engagements and public outreach.

Skills

Animal welfare

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

MOS Code: 68T (Army)

Education and Experience

High School Diploma, GED, or higher, and one (1) year of animal welfare experience. Experience includes but is not limited to companion pet care (excluding personal pets), husbandry, or animal training.

Licenses and Certificates

Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state by the date of appointment. Euthanasia Technician Certification within six (6) months of appointment and a Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within one (1) year of appointment.

Under general supervision, canvasses assigned areas to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances captures and impounds animals, investigates complaints, and enforces animal regulation ordinances, rules, and regulations.

Patrols assigned areas to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances. Involves: Capturing biting, vicious, diseased, loose, or stray animals with nets, ropes, or other devices. Transporting captured animals to impoundment facilities. Removes animals from trucks and places them in designated cages and completes impoundment reports. Investigates complaints and animal bite cases. Verifies animal licenses and rabies vaccinations. Examines captured animals for obvious injuries and transports injured animals. Aids in delivering animal brains for rabies examination. Conducts animal cruelty and nuisance investigations. Explains and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and regulations. Issues warnings or citations for violations and presents cases in court. Prepares and submits records and reports. Maintain and update automated record keeping and files. Maintain accurate documentation and tracking of violations and code enforcement activities.

May represent the department or program in media engagements and public outreach efforts. Involves: Conducting interviews with media outlets, assisting in the development and presentation of press releases, and participating in the creation and recording of educational and public service announcement (PSA) materials.

Important Note: The required Supplemental Questions and answers are considered an examination component and will generate a score.

Applicants are being tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. Applications will be reviewed for applicants who pass the Supplemental Questions exam.

Per CSC Rules & Regulations, after review of the minimum qualifications for applicants that pass the Supplemental Questions exam, a passing score, combined with applicable seniority points and veteran points, will be used to create a list of candidates.