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

Internship Program

The Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 144-year-old trade organization. As the largest livestock association in Texas, TSCRA represents more than 18,000 beef cattle producers, ranching families and businesses who manage approximately 4 million head of cattle on 51.5 million acres of range and pastureland, primarily in Texas and Oklahoma. 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.

TSCRA has an opportunity for students to assist during the spring semester in our 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 across several departments including administration, communications, education, events and membership.
Students will assist staff in preparing for the 2022 TSCRA Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo held in Fort Worth, Texas, through assigned event specific tasks.
Students may be asked to attend industry trade show events on behalf of TSCRA, as needed.
Students will be asked to perform a multitude of generic office tasks such as phone answering, data entry, mailings, filings and other administrative tasks.

Qualifications / Specifics

Must be a college student at an accredited university
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Be available early 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 are 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 Friday, October 29, 2021. Applications or questions should be submitted to [email protected] and reference Fort Worth Spring Internship.