Employment Opportunities

Law Enforcement

For employment in the law enforcement department, call 800-242-7820 and ask for Michelle Carlile at extension 1771. Specific qualifications are required for consideration to be a special ranger (see below).

Thank you for your interest in becoming a special ranger with Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association (TSCRA).

TSCRA employs 30 professional law enforcement officers who are strategically positioned throughout Texas and Oklahoma to investigate agricultural theft. TSCRA special rangers are commissioned by the Texas Department of Public Safety and/or the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation.

In the rare instances when a position becomes available, applicants must meet these minimum requirements to be considered for an interview:

U.S. citizen
Excellent physical condition
Outstanding record of at least five (5) years of active law enforcement experience, including criminal investigative experience
- NOTE: Military police experience does not count toward the five (5) years of required experience
Hold an active peace officers license
Meet the approval of Texas Department of Public Safety and/or Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation
Current in all mandated training required by respective state licensing agency
Extensive background in the livestock (cattle) industry
Pass a thorough and comprehensive background investigation
Pass a polygraph and psychological evaluation
No criminal history of (and not limited to) felony criminal convictions, family violence, DWI or DUI convictions
Of good moral character and habits
Good driving record
Possess a valid Texas driver’s license free of any restrictions that would compromise the applicant’s ability to perform duties

Fort Worth Headquarters

The TSCRA Executive Director of Law Enforcement has the overall responsibility of leading and managing the TSCRA law enforcement department and market inspection program. This includes supervision of all law enforcement and market inspection staff, regulatory compliance, development and administration of all related policies and budgets, and strategic external partnerships. This position has the authority to exercise discretion and independent judgment in fulfilling these responsibilities.

Essential Job Functions:

Develop, implement, and maintain a strategic plan and internal operating policy for the law enforcement department and market inspection program.
Supervise all special rangers, market inspectors, and related staff.
Develop and manage annual budgets and ensure financial accountability for the law enforcement department and market inspection program.
Ensure that special rangers comply with all Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI) guidelines, rules and regulations regarding their commissions.
Serve as the primary contact for DPS, OSBI, and other federal, state and local law enforcement and market inspection agencies.
Oversee recruitment, hiring and evaluations of special rangers, market inspectors, and related staff.
Ensure that all special rangers are properly and continuously trained and meet all Texas and Oklahoma training requirements, including those for emergency response.
Ensure that all market inspectors are properly and continuously trained.
Serve as the primary TSCRA contact for federal, state, and local emergency response efforts.
Lead, supervise and report on all major and high-profile investigations.
Manage information gathering on all subpoenas received related to the law enforcement department.
Provide leadership and direction to the special rangers, market inspectors, and related staff, ensuring motivation and effective performance.
Proactively promote positive working relationships with auction markets and federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies.
Assist with facilitating open communication and positive working relationship between special rangers and TSCRA leadership and staff.

Additional Job Functions:

Public Relations

Review all information submitted for press releases involving the law enforcement department.
Provide media interviews as requested.
Testify before federal and state government officials as requested.

Membership and Events

Coordinate with the TSCRA membership department to develop, implement, and measure ways for special rangers to recruit new TSCRA members.
Coordinate with the membership department for special rangers to contact lapsed and dropped members (provided by membership department) on a monthly basis and submit report to membership department with results.
Assist with and attend TSCRA events and TSCRA sponsored events.
Promote regular check-ins between the special rangers and TSCRA leadership in each special ranger district.

Other Duties

Fulfill other duties as assigned by the Executive Vice President/CEO.

Requirements

Qualify to obtain a law enforcement license in Texas and Oklahoma.
Must qualify to obtain a law enforcement commission through DPS and OSBI.
Successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, employment history verification, personal and professional references, and education and training.
Must be able to travel extensively.
Must be able to work during normal workdays/weeks and evenings and weekends as needed.
Must be based in TSCRA headquarters office in Fort Worth, Texas.

Qualifications / Specifics

Four-year degree from an accredited university is preferred.
Minimum of ten (10) years active law enforcement experience including conducting and filing felony criminal investigations for prosecution.
Previous experience in a senior law enforcement management role is preferred.
Strong understanding of law enforcement procedures and policies.
Knowledge of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, Texas Penal Code, Texas Administrative Code, Texas Agriculture Code, and other applicable statutes, codes, and regulations.
Experience working with landowners and livestock producers.
Exceptional leadership, communication, writing, and organizational skills.
Experience working with commonly used computer hardware and software.
Ability to deal with difficult situations in a calm and diplomatic manner.

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Executive Vice President/CEO
Job Status: Exempt – full time
Compensation Basis: Salary, benefits package

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference Executive Director of Law Enforcement. This position will remain open for thirty (30) days or until filled

This position description is intended to describe the general nature and work responsibilities of the position. This position description and the duties of this position are subject to change, modification and addition as deemed necessary by the TSCRA. Employees are required to comply with supervisory instructions and perform other job duties, responsibilities and assignments requested by executives, managers and other TSCRA officials. This position description does not constitute an employment contract between the TSCRA and the employee.

The senior director of corporate relations and sales is primarily responsible for managing and leading Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association’s sales team to achieve revenue targets. Their role includes driving sales strategy, optimizing operations and developing partnerships with businesses that believe in the association’s mission.

Essential Job Functions:

Oversee sponsorship and advertising sales for all TSCRA programs, events, publications and digital properties
Manage a high-performance sales team including oversight of performance across sales goals
Develop and implement strategic sales plans to achieve short- and long-term revenue targets
Identify new sales opportunities through market research, industry trends, and competitive analysis
Represent TSCRA at events, trade shows and networking opportunities to build and maintain relationships with prospective sponsors and advertisers

Additional Job Functions:

Maximize the use of CRM platform (Salesforce) ensuring accurate and up-to-date activity and data
Develop custom sales pitches tailored to the needs of businesses in the cattle industry or related fields
Coordinate across departments to ensure sponsorship and advertising fulfillment
Support the development of sales materials and resources including sales sheets and proposals
Provide insight and feedback to improve TSCRA’s member value proposition
Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Must work in the Fort Worth office
Must be able to work during customary workday/work week and other days as needed
Must be willing and able to travel extensively throughout Texas and surrounding regions (up to 50–70% of the time), including evenings and weekends as needed
Must be willing to consent to a background check

Qualifications / Specifics

7+ years of sales experience within the livestock industry, preferably a Texas-based market
Exceptional written and oral communication skills
Proactive attitude with ability to anticipate needs, problems and opportunities
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team

Reporting Relationship: Reports to executive director of communications, marketing and partnerships
Job Status: Exempt – full time
Compensation Basis: Salary, benefits package

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference senior director of corporate relations and sales. Position will remain open until the proper candidate is identified.

The primary responsibility of the Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association youth coordinator is to plan, recruit and organize all high school and collegiate experiences.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan, recruit and organize all high school and collegiate camp experiences including the Cattle Raisers Collegiate Conferences, Cattle Raisers Leadership Launch and Cattle Raisers Roundup, seek opportunities for growth
Build from scratch the TSCRA Gilly Riojas Memorial Internship placement program, placing students on ranches and at organizations partnering with TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation
Oversee the Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo student programs including the convention internship program, 4-H, FFA and Texas Youth Livestock Ambassador speaking program, Graduate Research Poster Showcase and other student engagement activities
Coordinate, recruit and execute student professional networking events and seek opportunities for educational and social growth for new and within existing programs
Work with agricultural colleges in Texas and Oklahoma to host college student engagement activities on campus including football tailgates, career fairs, and other speaking opportunities with college campus groups such as Saddle and Sirloin, Collegiate Cattlemen’s, etc.
Write and create youth educational materials, including quarterly newsletter or materials to continue to keep TSCRA front and center for student members
Seek opportunities to grow relationships with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension agents and Texas FFA ag teachers to deepen connections with potential student members
Create and consistently upkeep a scholarship, intern and job board within agricultural industry as a resource to students
Proactively define and effectively convey the value proposition for student members to join the association, and maintain membership for many years
Survey and evaluate student members and determine how to constantly provide value
Assist in building student programs at the direction of the TSCRA Leadership Development Foundation Board of Directors and TSCRA Leadership Development Committee
Help serve as staff liaison to the TSCRA Leadership Development Committee and give reports on high school and college student efforts
Assist in creating and implementing marketing efforts for high school and college events

Additional Job Functions:

Assist with and attend TSCRA events and TSCRA sponsored events
Assist with recruiting TSCRA members
Additional job duties as assigned

Requirements:

Must live in or be willing to relocate to Fort Worth
Must be willing and able to travel
Must be willing and able to work during customary workday and other times including evenings and weekends
Must be a self-starter exhibiting drive and initiative
Must have exceptional communication, writing, organizational and people skills
Must be willing to consent to a background check

Qualifications:

Four-year degree from an accredited college or university, agricultural degree strongly preferred
A beef cattle background is not required, but strongly preferred

Reporting Relationship: Reports to Executive Director of Events, Education & Leadership Development

Job Status: Exempt- full time

Compensation Basis: Salary, benefits package

To Apply: Please email cover letter and resume to [email protected] and reference youth coordinator. Position will remain open until proper candidate is identified.