Animal Services Officer

Salary : $44,928.00 - $58,406.40 Annually
Location : Wylie, TX
Job Type: FULL TIME
Job Number: 2026-00035
Department: ANIMAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/09/2026
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General Summary
Why work for the City of Wylie?
The reason we exist is to serve our residents and guests. By combining our unique talents to ensure the preservation of the small town feel of our area, we are committed to building and sustaining a safe community where economic development and neighborhood enrichment can flourish while creating an unparalleled experience for all.


How we accomplish our mission:
Leveraging the diversity of our workforce to continually think and do things differently, the City of Wylie invests in the development of our employees by providing them with a working environment that serves to enhance their personal happiness and elevate their professional goals.
The City of Wylie Animal Services division is seeking Animal Services Officers who would carry out tasks required to enforce animal and rabies control ordinances and policies and licensing permit requirements.

Supervision is provided by the Lead Animal Services Officer.

Essential Job Functions

• Patrols streets and responds to calls to pick up stray and dead animals.
• Cleans and maintains animal shelter daily in accordance to state law.
• Issues citations for violations of Animal Control laws.
• Appears in municipal court to testify regarding violations.
• Keeps all records regarding the department up to date and in accordance with all state requirements.
• Provides educational support and printed material to citizens regarding health maintenance, licensing and fee requirements.
• Understands the health necessity of euthanizing animals and must be agreeable to perform this function.
• Must be willing to be called out after hours, on holidays, etc.
• Must be able to pursue stray animals unaided.
• Performs all tasks within safety guidelines, using approved safety methods.
• Will be required to investigate nuisance complaints from citizens.
• Maintains all Animal Services equipment in constant good working order.
• Performs tasks under close supervision. Employee is expected to show independent judgment only within established guidelines, keeping the supervisor well informed of problems or issues.
• Operates a motor vehicle in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
• Performs as a responsible steward of the public trust and strives for excellence in public service, enhancing the quality of life for all.
• Acts in a civil, respectful manner at all times to management, co-workers and others.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent. Valid Driver's License. Must have Texas Driver's License within 60 days of hire. Driving record must be satisfactory according to City of Wylie Personnel Rules and Regulations; driving record from DPS required. Ability to obtain certification by the Texas Department of Health as certified basic Animal Services Officer within one year of employment. Completion of National Incident Management System (NIMS) training courses as outlined by Emergency Management after hire.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment


PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED:
Very high: Exerting over 100 pounds occasionally, 50-100 pounds frequently, or 20-50 pounds constantly.


PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED:
Standing Sitting Walking/Running Lifting
Carrying Pushing/Pulling Reaching Handling
Fine Dexterity Kneeling Crouching Crawling
Bending Twisting Climbing Balancing
Vision Hearing Talking Foot Controls
Driving
Exposure to chemical and biological hazards


PRIMARY WORK ENVIRONMENT: Outdoors


SHIFT WORK: No


CALL-OUT: Yes

• Retirement benefits with Texas Municipal Retirement System. Contributions by payroll deduction. Employee contributes at 7% level. City matches 200% of employee contribution. Mandatory.
• Deferred compensation - Nationwide and Edward Jones. The City does not contribute. Employee contributions by pre and post-tax payroll deduction. Optional.
• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription insurance PPO and HDHP/HSA plans. PPO - Employee pays $30 per pay period for employee only coverage and 60% of dependent premiums, the City covers 40% of dependent premiums. HDHP/HSA - City pays full premium costs for employee only coverage and 50% of dependent premiums.
• Flexible Spending Account - allows for pre-tax deduction for eligible medical expenses as well as dependent care expenses. Optional.
• Health Savings Account with a High Deductible Health Plan - City contributes $1000 for employee only coverage and $200 for employee + one dependent or more coverage.
• Life insurance - 2x annual salary through New York Life. Fully paid by City and 1x annual salary through TMRS. Total of 3x annual base salary.
• Long-Term Disability for all full-time City employees.
• Thirteen paid holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, July 4th, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Friday following, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and one floating holiday.
• Vacation - Earn three weeks of vacation in the first year.
• Sick leave accrues each full pay period.
• Sick leave conversion to vacation leave (once per year in January).
• Sick leave buy back (if budget allows; once per year).
• Bereavement leave, military leave, jury duty leave.
• Longevity pay $8 per month of service; paid once per year.
• Workers' compensation benefits
• Tuition reimbursement - $2,000 per year.
• Direct Deposit - City of Wylie Payroll will deposit employee paycheck to any bank accepting wire transfers.
• Family and Medical Leave Policy as described by federal legislation.
• Free Recreation Center family membership.
• City pays every two weeks. (26 pay periods per year)

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The supplemental questions are a very important first step in our screening process. Therefore, you are required to complete these questions so that we may initially determine your eligibility for this position. A lack of detail and explanation in the supplemental questions and in your application may result in disqualification for this position. This means you will be ineligible for further consideration in this recruitment process. Please check "yes" to confirm that you have read and understand this statement.

• Yes
• No

02


I understand that I am required to complete all sections of this application thoroughly and that I may not attach a resume in lieu of completing this application. I also understand that my application will be rejected if it is incomplete.

• Yes
• No

03


What is your highest level of education?

• No High School Diploma or equivalent
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Some College
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher

04


Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes, I have a valid Driver's License.
• No, I do not have a valid Driver's License.

05


Are you currently an employee at the City of Wylie?If you are applying for a position within your current department, the Internal Transfer Request IS NOT required. If you are applying for a position within another department, you must submit a completed Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources, prior to submitting your application. Your application will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until you have submitted the completed Internal Transfer Request.(Employee Handbook, Section 23: Transfers, Promotions & Interim Pay: "Current employees must submit an online application or a resume as well as an Internal Transfer Request to Human Resources for consideration.")Please request a link to the Internal Transfer Request form from HR.

• Yes, I am currently an employee at the City of Wylie
• No, I am not currently an employee at the City of Wylie

06


Can you work irregular hours, nights, weekends, and/or holidays?

• Yes
• No

07


Do you have six months working in this same type or similar job? If you answered yes, experience must be shown on your application.

• Yes
• No

08


If yes to the previous question, please list your experience below. If no to the previous question, please type N/A.
09


Do you have experience working with aggressive animals?

• Yes
• No

10


If yes to the previous question, please list your experience below. If no to the previous question, please type N/A.
11


Are you willing to work with animals that may be vicious, unfriendly, or injured?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have experience with euthanasia?

• Yes
• No

13


If yes to the previous question. What was the situation in which you performed euthanasia? If no, please type N/A
14


Do you possess a Euthanasia Certification or are willing to obtain one within 120 days of employment? (All certifications must be listed on the certification portion of the application)

• Yes, I posses a Euthanasia Certification
• No, I do not have one but am willing to obtain one after hire date
• In the process of obtaining certification

15


Are you willing to euthanize animals?

• Yes
• No

16


Are you currently certified by the Texas Department of Health as a Basic Animal Control Officer or the ability to obtain certification within one year of employment? (All certifications must be listed on the certification portion of the application)

• Yes
• No
• I do NOT have the ability to obtain the certification within one year of employment

17


Do you have direct or related Enforcement Officer experience?

• Yes
• No

18


In what area of enforcement do you have experience?

• No experience in enforcement
• Inspections
• Law enforcement (police/security officer, etc.)
• Investigations
• Issuing citations

19


Animal Services Officers providing on call assistance must be able to respond to calls for service within 45 minutes. Are you able meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

20


Are you willing to clean up after the animals on a daily basis knowing that it may include cleaning up animal feces, vomit, and blood?

• Yes
• No

21


Do you have experience handling live stock?

• No experience
• 0 to 6 months of experience
• Over 6 months to under 2 years
• Over 2 years to under 3 years
• Over 3 years to under 4 years
• Over 4 years to under 5 years
• Over 5 years

22


Have you ever been convicted of an offense directly relating to the harm of an animal(s)?

• Yes
• No

23


Have you ever been convicted of an offense with grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

24


Have you ever been placed on court ordered community supervision or probation for an offense of any grade of felony?

• Yes
• No

25


Have you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Yes
• No

26


How long ago was the last incident in which you operated a vehicle while impaired by the use of alcohol or any other substance?

• Not Applicable
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months but less than 1 year
• 1 year but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 5 years
• 5 or more years

27


Have you ever worked for a city/municipality?

• Yes
• No

28


If yes, please list which city, dates of employment and position. If no, please type N/A.
29


Have you worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application?

• Yes
• No

30


If you have worked anywhere else other than the positions listed on your application, please describe below.
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Please take this opportunity to review your responses to the supplemental questions. Ensure that the qualifications stated above can be cross-referenced with the qualifications in your application. Your application may not be considered for further review if you have failed to show details of where the minimum qualifications are met.By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you understand this statement, have reviewed your responses to the questions for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current qualifications.

• I verify that all of my responses to the supplemental questions are true and accurate. I accept that if my supporting documentation and/or later steps in the selection process do no support one or more of my responses to the supplemental questions that my application may be disapproved and/or I may be removed from consideration.

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