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City of Forney

Animal Control Officer

4 × 10hr days$42k – $51kOnsite · Forney, USA

City of Forney

Animal Control Officer

SALARY

$20.25 - $24.54 Hourly

$1,619.72 - $1,963.30 Biweekly

$42,112.71 - $51,045.71 Annually

LOCATION

Animal Shelter-201 Holly Leaf Trail, Forney, TX 75126, USA, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500234

DEPARTMENT

Police

DIVISION

Animal Control

OPENING DATE

07/21/2026

SALARY

$20.25 - $24.54 Hourly

$1,619.72 - $1,963.30 Biweekly

$42,112.71 - $51,045.71 Annually

LOCATION

Animal Shelter-201 Holly Leaf Trail, Forney, TX 75126, USA, TX

JOB TYPE

Full-Time

JOB NUMBER

202500234

DEPARTMENT

Police

DIVISION

Animal Control

OPENING DATE

07/21/2026

Description

Join our team as an Animal Control Officer in the City of Forney and play a vital role in protecting both residents and animals through education, enforcement, and compassionate care.

Under general supervision, this position will perform a wide range of field and office duties in support of the care and control of domestic and non-domestic animals, care and maintenance of animals within the animal shelter, other public inspections, and perform related work as required.

Examples of Duties

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

  • Enforces City animal control laws and regulations, issues citations for animal-related violations, interacts with the public and explains City ordinances related to the care of animals; conducts patrols in assigned areas, responds to calls for assistance or service, removes and disposes of deceased animals.
  • Assists in conducting educational programs and training for public and coordinates with other agencies to provide assistance, care, and management of animals and protected species.
  • Performs all other aspects of assignment including, chemical immobilization, capture, and transport of animals; humanely euthanizes animals as required, maintains logs and records of substances, investigates reports of animal bites and quarantines animals as necessary; investigates reports of animal cruelty, performs seizure or trapping of animals as necessary, completes and submits all required reports.
  • Conducts field investigations of potential violations; gathers evidence; interviews witnesses; compares facts to code requirements; makes findings and issues warnings, correction notices, or citations.
  • Maintains a variety of logs and records related to inspection and enforcement activities; maintains assigned vehicle and equipment; maintains shelter supplies.
  • Provide care for animals in the Shelter including feeding, cleaning, and monitoring animal behavior. Monitor conditions of animals and implement precautionary measures to prevent disease transmission. Clean and disinfect pens, floors, and related areas in accordance with established practices.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

  • Schedule varies Sunday-Saturday any time between 7am-6pm.
  • 40 hours work week, 10 hours per day (days and times to be determined at a later date)
  • On call duty as needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

  • Possess a valid driver's license.
  • High school graduation or equivalent
  • One (1) year of experience in animal care, animal control, or related fields.

Special Requirements:

  • Texas DSHS Animal Control Officer Certification
  • Texas DSHS Euthanasia Certification.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.

***PLEASE NOTE: Complete the Work History section in full, including all relevant past employment.

**Resumes may be attached to the application however will NOT be accepted in lieu of the official application form *****

EmployerCity of Forney

Address

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Phone 972-552-6670

Websitehttps://www.forneytx.gov

EmployerCity of ForneyPhone 972-552-6670 Websitehttps://www.forneytx.govAddress

401 Pinson Road

Forney, Texas, 75126

Animal Control Officer Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 Please list your driver's license number. (If you do not have a drivers license please enter NA)

  • QUESTION 2 Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have achieved.

Less than High School completion

High School or GED equivalency

Technical or Community College attendance

Technical School completion

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Ph.D.

Juris Doctorate

QUESTION 3 Do you have experience in working with animals

Yes

No

  • QUESTION 4 How many years of experience do you have working with/handling animals? Please note: Years of experience must be reflected in the work experience section of the application.

No experience

Some experience but less than 6 months

6 months but less than 1 year

1 year or more

QUESTION 5 Do you have a State of Texas Animal Control Officer Certification?

Yes

No

  • Required Question