Animal Control Officer

Animal Control Officer

Employer: City of University Park

Salary: $41,641.60 - $61,172.80 Annually

Location: 3800 University Boulevard, University Park, TX

Job Type: Full-Time Regular Employee

Job Number: UP00354

Department: Police

Opening Date: 08/05/2026

Summary: The purpose of this position is to administer, communicate, investigate and enforce all codes, ordinances and regulations related to animal control, animal cruelty and neglect, and perform related duties to promote education and compliance with laws regulating animal treatment. This is accomplished by identifying violations; issuing warning and citations; performing animal rescue, and educating the community on animal care and compliance. The ideal candidate will be comfortable handling, with proper equipment, domesticated animals and urban wildlife.

Duties: Essential Functions Note: This information is intended to be descriptive of the key responsibilities of the position. The list of essential functions below does not identify all duties performed by any single incumbent in this position. Additionally, please be aware of the legend below when referring to the physical demands of each essential function. Physical demand legend Sedentary — Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time. Light — Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree. Medium — Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Heavy — Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly. Very Heavy — Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly. Essential functions Medium — 35% of time: Identifies violations by patrolling city limits; observing areas of alleged violations; interviewing available witnesses to determine if laws are being violated; responding to calls; and proactively issuing citations and warnings. Heavy — 35% of time: Performs animal rescue duties and aids animals in distress by picking up animals; freeing trapped animals or rescuing strays; removing animals from inhumane conditions; safely disposing of animals; and transporting animals to shelters for treatment, care, or impoundment/quarantine. Light — 15% of time: Educates citizens on safety and benefits of both domestic animals and wildlife by giving presentations on animal safety and care; coordinating trap lending services to residents; and providing instruction on removing nuisance animals from homes. Sedentary — 15% of time: Performs related administrative duties by verifying animal billing; completing trap lending and other related services paperwork; and completing monthly reports.

Qualifications: Job Requirements Description of minimum job requirements. Formal Education: Work requires knowledge of specific vocational, administrative, or technical nature that may be obtained with six-month/one year of advanced study or training past the high school equivalency. Junior college, vocational, business, and technical or correspondence schools are likely sources. Appropriate certificate may be awarded upon satisfactory completion of advanced study or training. Experience: Previous experience is preferred but not required. Supervision: Job has no responsibility for the direction or supervision of others. Human Collaboration Skills: Work may require providing advice to others outside direct reporting relationships on specific problems or general policies. Contacts may require the consideration of different points of view to reach agreement. Elements of persuasion may be necessary to gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas. Freedom to Act: Receives General Direction — the employee normally performs the job by following established standard operating procedures and/or policies. There is a choice of the appropriate procedure or policy to apply to duties. Performance is reviewed periodically. Technical Skills: Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of policies, standards, and precedents. Budget Responsibility: Job has no budgetary responsibilities. Reading: Intermediate — Ability to read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, dictionaries, thesauruses, and encyclopedias. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Math: Basic — Ability to perform the four basic arithmetic operations. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in elementary school up to high school. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Writing: Intermediate — Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study. Certification & Other Requirements: Valid driver's license; Basic Animal Control required within 1 year of employment.

Supplemental Information: Frequency key: Continuously = 2/3 or more of the time • Frequently = 1/3 to 2/3 of the time • Occasionally = up to 1/3 of the time • Rarely = less than 1 hour per week • Never = never occurs. Overall Physical Strength Demands Physical strength for this position is Medium — exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly. Physical Demands Note: This is intended as a description of the way the job is currently performed. It does not address the potential for accommodation Standing — Occasionally — Communicating with co-workers Sitting — Frequently — Desk work and driving Walking — Frequently — Around work site and to other departments/offices Lifting — Frequently — Supplies, equipment, files, and animals Carrying — Occasionally — Supplies, equipment, files, and animals Pushing/Pulling — Rarely Reaching — Occasionally — For supplies Handling — Frequently — Paperwork Fine Dexterity — Frequently — Computer keyboard, telephone pad Kneeling — Occasionally — Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground and animals Crouching — Frequently — Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground and animals Crawling — Rarely — Inside attics/pipes/ditches Bending — Frequently — Retrieving items from lower shelves/ground and animals Twisting — Frequently — Getting inside vehicle Climbing — Rarely — Stairs and on step stool Balancing — Rarely — On step stools Vision — Continuously — Observing work site, reading, computer screen, driving Hearing — Frequently — Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone Talking — Frequently — Communicating with co-workers and public and on telephone Foot Controls — Frequently — Driving Other (specified if applicable) — Never Machines, Tools, Equipment, Software, and Hardware Computer, printer, and related software, telephone, copier, catch pole, mace, traps, transfer cages, fatal plus, snake tongs, syringes, pet treats, nets, carriers, leashes, and related office materials Environmental Factors Health and safety factors Mechanical Hazards — Never Chemical Hazards — Rarely Electrical Hazards — Rarely Fire Hazards — Never Explosives — Never Communicable Diseases — Rarely Physical Danger or Abuse — Frequently Other — Never (N/A) Environmental factors Frequency key: Daily • Several Times Per Week • Several Times Per Month • Seasonally • Never Respiratory Hazards — Daily Extreme Temperatures — Seasonally Noise and Vibration — Never Wetness/Humidity — Seasonally Physical Hazards — Daily Protective Equipment Required Gloves, goggles, and rain coat Non-Physical Demands Time Pressure — Rarely Emergency Situation — Occasionally Frequent Change of Tasks — Rarely Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime — Rarely Performing Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously — Rarely Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team — Rarely Tedious or Exacting Work — Rarely Noisy/Distracting Environment — Rarely Other — Never (N/A) Primary Work Location Primary work location for this position is Outdoors.

Eligible University Park employee benefits include, but are not limited to: Medical, dental and vision insurance Health Savings Account (HSA) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care FSA Life and AD&D insurance Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness insurance Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) retirement benefits 457 Deferred Compensation accounts Accrued paid vacation and sick leave Paid holidays Employee tuition reimbursement Higher education learning partnerships for employees and their dependents Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Employee wellness program with up to a $600 annual wellness incentive Travel assistance