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City of Navasota

Animal Control Officer

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What they do

An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$44,564 / year median in Texas

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Job Description

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$38k

Per Year DOE (Depends on Experience)

Position range in Brazos Valley $31k - $38k Per Year Animal Control Officer

City of Navasota

Occupation:

Animal Control Workers

Location:

Navasota, TX - 77868

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Posted:

08/28/2026

Positions available: 1

Source:

WorkInTexas

Web Site:

WorkInTexas

Onsite /

Remote:

Work onsite all of the time

Updated:

08/31/2026

Expires:

09/27/2026

Agency Job ID:

202500027

Job #: 17062229

Job Requirements and Properties

Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Work Onsite

Full Time Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Experience

1 Month(s) DL

Required Schedule

Full Time Job Type

Regular Duration

Permanent Employment Public Transit

Available Benefits Help for . Animal Control Officer

Salary $38,168.00 Annually Location Navasota, TX, TX Job Type Full-Time Job Number 202500027 Department Police Division

ANIMAL CONTROL

Opening Date 12/31/2025 Closing Date 11/30/2026 11:59 PM Central Description

Benefits

Questions STEP #1: You must complete and submit the Navasota Police Department Application (linked below) as an attachment to this application.

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE NAVASOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT APPLICATION

Protects residents from stray or vicious animals and related diseases; operates the animal control center; captures, impounds, and when necessary, disposes of animals; and maintains records and prepares and submits reports. Must work well with all animals and residents. Summary of Duties

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

1.

Reports to:

Police Chief or his/her designee.

2.

Directs:

This is a non-supervisory position.

3.

Other:

Has contact with other city employees, animal shelters, local veterinarians, area law enforcement officers, and the general public. Essential Duties Maintains animal holding facility, grounds, vehicle, and equipment in accordance with state regulations;

Removes, impounds, manages, and cares for stray and unwanted animals;

Patrols for stray, vicious, or injured animals and responds to citizen complaints regarding same;

Responds to emergency calls, such as cruelty to animal complaints, animal bites, and control of poisonous or dangerous animals;

Investigates bite reports and other complaints and determines if animal or owner of animal is in violation of city ordinance and/or state law, issuing citations as appropriate; Documents calls for service, writes reports pertaining bites/animal cruelty/animal at large incidents.

Maintains adequate stock of food, equipment, and other supplies used in the care and maintenance of the animal shelter;

Destroys animals as necessary, using humane methods;

Manages animal adoptions and participates in animal adoption events;

Removes dead animals, transporting and disposing of properly;

Traps wild and domesticated animals;

Maintains records and prepares required reports;

Prepares animals for rabies testing and transports to lab; and

Occasionally speaks to grade school students on the importance of taking care of animals.

Other Important Duties

•Performs such other related duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:

animal behavior; health regulations; city ordinances and state laws; equipment operations; and record preparation.

Skill/Ability to:

safely and properly handle and care for animals; establish and maintain effective relationships with co-workers and the public; demonstrate proficiency in both oral and written communication; and maintain necessary certifications, Texas driver's license applicable to job responsibilities, and good driving record. Qualifications

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduation, or its equivalent, and ability to obtain Basic Animal Control Certification by Texas Department of Health. or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

Basic Animal Control Certification by Texas Department of Health; and appropriate Texas driver's license. Supplemental Information

JOB PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND/OR EMOTIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The City will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, including the American Disabilities Act Amendment Act, and all other Federal, State and Local legislative requirements. The Facility will ensure that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of that position.

LEGAL NOTIFICATION

Any applicant receiving a bona fide job offer for this position will be required to undergo and pass a pre-employment physical examination, illegal drug screening, and criminal background check prior to employment. All positions at the City of Navasota require documentation of employment eligibility in accordance with Federal employment law. Communication skills in English are required for some specific assignments based upon job-related needs for communication with the general public and/or co-workers. Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged but not required. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills and physical demands required of the personnel so classified. The does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Navasota and the employee. This position is subject to change by the employer as the employer's needs and job requirements change. Employer

City of Navasota, TX

Address

200 E McAlpine St Navasota, Texas, 77868

Phone

936-825-6475 Website

https://www.navasotatx.gov/