The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.
For information related to Essential Functions, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required to Perform Work, and Working Conditions & Hazards of this position, click here. Locate and click on the position title to view the job classification specification.
For evaluation purposes, acceptable qualifying experience for all positions must have been in a paid capacity unless noted otherwise in the minimum qualifications for the posted position.
Additionally, 30+ hours per week will be counted as full-time employment and will receive full credit for the amount of time employed. A minimum of 15 through 29 work hours per week will be counted as part-time employment and will receive half credit for the amount of time employed.
Vacancies currently available in the following department(s): Dallas Animal Services
LICENSE(S) and/or CERTIFICATION(S):
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Must obtain a basic Animal Control Officer (ACO) certification ANDeuthanasia certification issued by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS) within probationary period.
NO Felony Drug offenses
NO Animal Cruelty convictions
Availability to work varying shifts including nights, weekends, holidays and twenty-four seven (24/7) on call status
Subject to working in inclement weather
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITY(IES):
Effective oral and written communications skills.
MS Office or similar software skills.
Customer service skills.
Ability to lift in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
Ability to investigate complaints of animal related issues, to apprehend and impound animals.