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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