Animal Control Officer I

York County Government • York, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

York County is seeking a full-time, non-exempt Animal Control Officer I to enforce the Animal Control Ordinance and educate citizens on proper animal care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with animals, reliable, a team player, take initiative, have a desire to learn, and engage in physical activity. This role involves responding to animal-related complaints, impounding animals, investigating cruelty cases, and providing emergency on-call services. The position requires operating a county vehicle and maintaining records of all incidents and activities.

Requirements

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to obtain Animal Control Academy certification.
• Comfortable with animals of varying size and breeds.
• Reliable.
• Team player.
• Takes initiative.
• Has a desire to learn.
• Engage in physical activity.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with animals preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforces ordinances and statutes related to the control of dogs and cats by patrolling assigned areas and picking up domestic animals, which are in violation of County ordinance.
• Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray or trapped dogs and cats.
• Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray and abused domestic animals.
• Impounds strays, abandoned, and neglected animals and issues appropriate warnings and citations.
• Investigates cases of cruelty to domestic animals, abandonment, and neglect and ill treatment of domestic animals, etc.
• Ensures that confinement of domestic animals is according to County policies and procedures.
• Investigates animal bites.
• Provides proper care for animals as necessary including feeding, acquiring medical aid, and related duties.
• Documents animal control incidents, bite investigations, violations, citations, etc.
• Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics.
• Communicates with the public concerning adoption, release and redemption of animals, ordinance compliance, and animal related programs available to assist the public.
• Provides emergency on call service to citizens for animal related matters during after hours, holidays, and weekends as directed.
• Operates and maintains a County animal control vehicle according to policy.
• Quarantines, euthanizes or provides transportation to a medical facility for animals according to departmental policy, procedure, or applicable County ordinance.
• Maintains and operates the incinerator.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive State Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Parental Leave
• Bereavement Leave
• Deferred Compensation 401K Plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Public Loan Forgiveness Program (Student Loan Forgiveness Program)
• 11 Paid Holidays + 3 Optional Holidays
• Longevity Pay
• SC State Retirement Plan Pension
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• Expanded Sick Bank
• Critical Care and Cancer Insurance
• Wellness Screenings
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Professional Development / Trainings / Conferences/ continuing education opportunities provided
• Uniforms Provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED