Employment Opportunities

Law Enforcement

For employment in the law enforcement department, call 800-242-7820 and ask for Michelle Carlile at extension 111. 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

Spring 2024 Internships

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 146-year-old trade organization. As the largest livestock association in Texas, TSCRA represents more than 26,000 individuals and businesses that contribute to the production of beef and stewardship of natural resources throughout the Southwest. TSCRA provides law enforcement and livestock inspection services, legislative and regulatory advocacy, industry news and information, insurance services and educational opportunities for its members and the industry.

The Fort Worth internship is a full-time internship located at the headquarters office in Fort Worth, Texas. TSCRA will encourage students to experience a wide range of work and departments, to network with industry leaders and gain access to the agriculture industry as a whole.

General Responsibilities

Students will work with several departments including communications, education, events and membership.
Students will assist staff in the planning and preparation for the 2024 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo including working with vendors, speakers, on-site interns, meeting coordination and more.
Students will be asked to attend industry trade show events, bull sales, field days and more on behalf of TSCRA.
Students will be asked to perform a multitude of generic office tasks such as data entry, mailings, filings and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications / Specifics

Must be a college student at an accredited university
Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended
Be available mid-January to mid-May, with flexibility on school schedule and online classes
Willing to relocate and live in Fort Worth, Texas, during duration of internship
Office attire is business casual, while some specific events require business attire
Agricultural industry experience preferred but not required

This is a paid internship, and multiple positions may be available for the right candidates. Students must submit a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation via Adobe PDF or Microsoft Office formats. The deadline for completed applications is Thursday, October 5, 2023. Applications or questions should be submitted to [email protected] and reference Fort Worth Spring 2024 Internship.

The government relations internship is a full-time internship that requires relocation to Austin, Texas. The internship frequently requires participants to work outside of traditional business hours. Participants are expected to wear business professional attire each day.

General Responsibilities

Students will serve an integral role on the government relations team by advocating on behalf of TSCRA’s members at the Texas Capitol.
Students will regularly interact with and work closely with elected officials and their staff, and as such should always conduct themselves within a professional manner.
Students will assist in monitoring, analyzing, reporting and acting on legislative and regulatory issues impacting TSCRA members.
Students will serve as event coordinators for TSCRA’s government relations office and the Cattle Raisers PAC fundraising events.
Students can expect to perform operational office tasks such as answering phones, managing office supply inventory, coordinating in-office meetings, etc.

Qualifications / Specifics

Must be a college student at an accredited university pursuing or recently obtained degree in agriculture, political science, government or a related field
Minimum 3.0 GPA recommended
Be available mid-January to mid-May, with flexibility on school schedule and online classes
Willing to relocate and live in Austin, Texas, during duration of internship
Office attire is business professional most days
Agricultural industry experience and knowledge of the issues affecting it preferred
Strong communication, writing and organizational skills
Experience working with commonly used computer hardware and software packages