CAREERS

• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Clear criminal history
• Current Texas Driver's License
• Experience with Animals Preferred
• Strict Uniform Dress Code
• Must be able to lift 100lbs
• Excessive Strenuous Activity (running, lifting, bending, stooping, and long hours/shift work )

PROMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER I 
Salary $1613 - $2942 per month

• Basic Certification (Texas Department of Health Services)

• Attendance at DSHS sponsored seminars-10 continuing education hours per year

• TCIC / NCIC Training and Certification by Amarillo Police Dept

• Euthanasia Certification within 120 days of employment

• Defensive Driving Certification

• Promotion to ACO II based on availability, recommendation of supervisor, and above criteria

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER II
Salary $1769 - $3226 per month

• Advanced Certification (DSHS)

• Minimum of 18 months is service experience as an ACO I

• Pepper Spray Training

• Bite Stick Training

• Attack Dog Training as available

• Water Rescue and Boat Training

• 10 C.E. hours per year at DSHS sponsored seminars

• Promotion to ACO III based on availability, recommendation of supervisor, and above criteria

   

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER III
Salary $1965 - $3761 per month

• Meet ACO II requirements/ 2 years experience as ACO II

• Administrative Certification (DSHS) as offered

• Tranquilizer Gun Training and Certification

• NACA Level I Certification/Level II as available

ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER IV (SUPERVISOR)
Salary $2166 - $4147 per month

• Minimum of 3 years experience as an ACO III

• Meet requirements of ACO III

• 10 C.E. hours per year at DSHS sponsored seminars

• Position available only with vacancy.