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.

2025 Fall Internships

Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association is a 148-year-old trade organization. As the largest livestock association in Texas, TSCRA represents more than 28,000 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, law enforcement and membership.
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-August to mid-December, with flexibility on school schedule and online classes.
Willing to relocate and live in Fort Worth, during the 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. The deadline for completed applications is Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Applications or questions should be submitted to [email protected] and reference Fort Worth Fall 2025 Internship.

The government relations internship is a full-time internship that requires relocation to Austin. 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 classified as a junior, senior or graduate student in college 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-August to mid-December, with flexibility on school schedule and online classes.
Willing to relocate and live in Austin, during the 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.