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
Internship opportunities
Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is accepting applications for the 2027 Cattle Raisers Convention & Expo internship in Fort Worth, April 6–11. The convention takes place April 8–10 as TSCRA celebrates its 150th anniversary.
The internship gives college students hands-on experience in the beef industry and a behind-the-scenes look at producing TSCRA’s largest annual event. Interns will work across departments, strengthen their communication and networking skills and connect with industry leaders, ranchers and fellow students.
General Responsibilities
- Assist TSCRA staff with a variety of meetings and events at the convention and expo. TSCRA staff will direct students in specific duties at meetings and events.
- Internship will include a wide range of responsibilities, including registering attendees, setting up meetings, working trade show booths and event space, assisting speakers, overseeing meeting sign-ins, youth events, and other general duties as required.
Qualifications
- Must be enrolled at an accredited college or university at the time of application.
- Minimum 3.0 GPA preferred.
- Must arrive in Fort Worth by 5 p.m. April 6, 2027, and remain available through 11 a.m. April 11.
- Background in agriculture preferred but not required.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
Provided
- Hotel accommodations next to the convention center in downtown Fort Worth.
- Parking in the hotel parking garage.
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner, or meal credit.
- A $100 travel credit to use at the intern’s discretion.
- Three shirts to keep: one T-shirt, and two button-down shirt.
- Behind-the-scenes access to the Convention & Expo.
Interested applicants must complete the online application and upload a cover letter, resume and letter of recommendation in PDF or Microsoft Office. Finalists will complete an interview process, and selected applicants will be notified by Jan. 31, 2027.
Applications are open through Jan. 1.
Applications will only be accepted through the online application form.