Public Safety Animal Services Officer

Gfoat; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 51,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Gfoat is seeking an Animal Services Officer to protect public health by responding to animal-related issues and enforcing laws. Duties include responding to complaints, capturing stray animals, removing dead animals, and testifying in court when required.

Pay ranges from $24.74 to $32.56 per hour (GG15; starting GG15 Step 3), equating to $51,468–$67,740 annually. A high school diploma is required; bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• No prior experience needed, but related experience and bilingual skills are beneficial.
• Must have basic computer knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office; possess or obtain a Texas Class C license; Animal Control Officer, euthanasia and bite stick certifications.

Responsibilities

• Respond to animal-related issues and enforce local/state laws.
• Capture stray or loose animals and care for captured animals.
• Remove dead animals and assist in shelter operations.
• Answer and dispatch calls; participate in dispatch duty rotation.
• Testify in court when required and assist in on-call rotations.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gfoat is seeking an Animal Services Officer to protect public health by responding to animal-related issues and enforcing laws. Duties include responding to complaints, capturing stray animals, removing dead animals, and testifying in court when required.

Pay ranges from $24.74 to $32.56 per hour (GG15; starting GG15 Step 3), equating to $51,468–$67,740 annually. A high school diploma is required; bilingual English/Spanish is beneficial.