Field Humane Animal Control Officer

City of Weslaco; Weslaco (TX); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Weslaco is seeking an Animal Control Officer to capture and impound dangerous or stray animals, investigate cruelty cases, and enforce city ordinances. You will provide humane care, write incident reports, and may testify in court.

The role includes field duty, paperwork, and occasional after-hours work to protect the community. Responsibilities include outreach to residents, organizing adoptions, and coordinating with shelters.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1–3 years of field experience preferred.
• Valid Class C Driver's License and insurability required.
• Basic Animal Control Officer license and Euthanasia license within 1 year.
• Pre-employment background check and drug screen required.
• Emergency Management training within 3 months of hire.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate reports of animal attacks or cruelty.
• Capture and remove stray or abused animals.
• Write activity reports; maintain impoundment files.
• Inform owners that pets are at holding facilities.
• Clean facilities and equipment such as pens and trucks.
• Issue warnings or citations for animal-related offenses.
• Organize adoption of unclaimed animals.
• Educate the public about welfare laws.
• Hold animal clinics.
• Respond to emergencies; supervise teams and volunteers.
• Vector control and related duties as assigned.
• Work beyond normal hours including nights/weekends.

Skills

Record keeping

Public safety

Communication

Emergency response

Bilingual preferred

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The City of Weslaco is seeking an Animal Control Officer to capture and impound dangerous or stray animals, investigate cruelty cases, and enforce city ordinances. You will provide humane care, write incident reports, and may testify in court.

The role includes field duty, paperwork, and occasional after-hours work to protect the community. Responsibilities include outreach to residents, organizing adoptions, and coordinating with shelters.