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Employment Requirements
- 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 )
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Promotional Requirements
Animal Control Officer I
Salary $2595 – $3893 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 $2725 – $4088 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 $3155 – $5363 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 $3312 – $5631 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.
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