Animal Protection Officer

Salary: $43,138.58 - $62,982.32 Annually

Location: Various Locations within the City of El Paso, TX

Job Type: Civil Service

Job Number:

Department: Animal Services Operations

Opening Date: 01/15/2026

Closing Date: 1/20/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Max Number of Applicants: 125

• Under general supervision, canvasses assigned areas to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances, captures and impounds animals, investigates complaints, and enforces animal regulation ordinances, rules, and regulations.
• Patrols assigned areas to locate animals in violation of animal regulation laws/ordinances. Capturing biting, vicious, diseased, loose, or stray animals with nets, ropes, or other devices.
• Transporting captured animals to impoundment facilities; removes animals from trucks and places them in designated cages and completes impoundment reports.
• Investigates complaints and animal bite cases, verifies animal licenses and rabies vaccinations, examines captured animals for obvious injuries and transports injured animals.
• Aids in delivering animal brains for rabies examination.
• Conducts animal cruelty and nuisance investigations; explains and enforces animal regulation laws, ordinances, policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Issues warnings or citations for violations, presents cases in court, prepares and submits records and reports, maintains and updates automated record keeping and files, accurate documentation and tracking of violations and code enforcement activities.
• May represent the department in media engagements and public outreach efforts, including conducting interviews, assisting in press releases, and participating in creation and recording of educational or PSA materials.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma, GED, or higher.
• One (1) year of animal welfare experience, including but not limited to companion pet care (excluding personal pets), husbandry, or animal training.
• Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent from another state.
• Euthanasia Technician Certification within six (6) months of appointment.
• Basic Animal Control Officer Certification within one (1) year of appointment.

• Life and health insurance: self‑insured entity with third‑party administrator for Medical and Pharmacy benefits, basic life insurance at no cost.
• Optional dental, vision, and short‑term disability coverage.
• Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program (no cost).
• Wellness program with fitness tests, biometric screenings, group fitness, health coaching.
• Tuition Assistance Program for ongoing education and certifications.

Applicants are tested on a conditional basis pending a review of minimum qualifications. A Supplemental Questions exam will generate a score. Only applications that pass the exam will be considered. Submit complete application; résumé alone is not accepted. Full application required for eligibility.