Filed October 5, 2026 · Notice Nearby publisher desk · Hood County R266
Hood County TX hiring: Animal Control Officer — DOE; open until filled
Hood County, Texas, posted Animal Control Officer in Animal Control. Pay: DOE. Type: Full-Time. Closing: Until Filled. Posted on the county site 9/25/2026, 9:50am. Official detail: https://www.hoodcounty.texas.gov/job_detail_T11_R266.php. Apply with the county application packet linked from the posting. Also listed on ZOST Help Wanted (ZW-GOV-HOOD-R266).
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Strays, bites, shelter chores, and County Orders — Hood County Animal Control is hiring an officer who can handle the animals and the paperwork without losing either one.
Hood County, Texas, lists Animal Control Officer under Animal Control on the official county employment page. Record id R266. Employment type: Full-Time. Pay as published: DOE. Closing: Until Filled.
Examples of duties from the official posting include: Assist the Animal Control Sergeant with enforcement of County Orders and applicable state laws.; Patrol Hood County and respond to calls involving stray, injured, aggressive, dangerous, or unwanted animals.; Capture, handle, transport, impound, and care for animals in a safe and humane manner.; Maintain the animal shelter, grounds, vehicles, and equipment in a clean and sanitary condition.; Feed, water, monitor, and provide appropriate care for impounded and quarantined animals.
Eligibility / qualifications (from the official posting, abbreviated): High school diploma or GED; at least one year of experience working with animals preferred (Animal Control or related may be considered); must successfully complete required Animal Control Officer training and certifications within the required timeframe; Valid Texas Driver’s License in good standing; must obtain and maintain required ACO certifications; training related to rabies control, animal handling, humane euthanasia, and safety. Read the full class specification on the county site before you apply.
How to apply: use the official Hood County job detail page and the linked Application packet. Official job detail (primary .gov source): https://www.hoodcounty.texas.gov/job_detail_T11_R266.php. Application packet: https://hoodcountytx.documents-on-demand.com/document/656cf7d2-5663-f111-a49c-000c29a59557/Application%20Packet%20-%20Sheriff. County jobs list: https://www.hoodcounty.texas.gov/departments/personnel/employment/current_opportunities.php.
Hood County hub on Notice Nearby: https://noticenearby.com/tx/hood. This paper summarizes a public county job posting for readers. It is not a legal notice and not Legal Publication. Always read the full posting on hoodcounty.texas.gov before applying. Notice Nearby and ZOST do not accept applications or résumés.
Employer and title
Employer: Hood County, Texas. Department: Animal Control. Title: Animal Control Officer. County record: R266.
Pay and closing
Pay as published on the county jobs list: DOE. Type: Full-Time. Closing: Until Filled. Listed/posted: 9/25/2026, 9:50am.
Eligibility
From the official detail page: High school diploma or GED; at least one year of experience working with animals preferred (Animal Control or related may be considered); must successfully complete required Animal Control Officer training and certifications within the required timeframe; Valid Texas Driver’s License in good standing; must obtain and maintain required ACO certifications; training related to rabies control, animal handling, humane euthanasia, and safety.
This is an open county recruitment on the public jobs board (not marked promotional-only on the list page). Confirm any license, notary, education, or experience requirements on the official posting.
How to apply
1) Read the official detail: https://www.hoodcounty.texas.gov/job_detail_T11_R266.php
2) Download the Application: https://hoodcountytx.documents-on-demand.com/document/656cf7d2-5663-f111-a49c-000c29a59557/Application%20Packet%20-%20Sheriff
3) Submit only through Hood County’s published process — not to Notice Nearby, Pasos USA, or ZOST.
Notes and sources
- Source list: https://www.hoodcounty.texas.gov/departments/personnel/employment/current_opportunities.php (fetched 2026-10-05 PT).
- Source detail: https://www.hoodcounty.texas.gov/job_detail_T11_R266.php (fetched 2026-10-05 PT).
- Image: official Hood County seal from hoodcounty.texas.gov, watermarked with site logo and text “Sourced from Record of Sale LLC”.
- ZOST desk listing: cadv_gov_hood_tx_R266 / ZW-GOV-HOOD-R266 geo TX/hood.
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