Animal Control Officer

City of Orangeburg•Orangeburg, SC

About The Position

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to enforce Animal Control ordinances, answers inquiries and promote public relations by performing the following duties. This position works under the supervision of the Special Operations Division Commander or his designee. This position has limited supervisory functions. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
Background in law enforcement or animal control experience preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Proficiency in operating the tools and equipment listed below.
Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and departments rules and regulations.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the public.
Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions; ability to meet the special requirements listed below as well as the ability to learn City geography.
Must possess and maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license throughout employment.
Euthanasia Certification within 12 months.

Nice To Haves

National Animal Control Academy (Levels 1 and 2) certification or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Patrols streets to locate stray animals and promptly captures animals and transports them to an animal shelter.
Responds to complaints concerning animal problems or violations of animal control ordinances, including but not limited to animals running at large, bites, property damage, or injuries.
Removes dead, injured or dangerous animals from streets and residential premises.
Cares for, and feeds animals in department’s temporary kennels.
Performs and assists with euthanasia.
Investigates violations of animal controls ordinances and issues warnings or citations as required.
Appears in court to testify regarding animal control cases.
Works closely with public interest groups and businesses to promote improved care and control of animals.
Coordinates a public relations program in order to foster public awareness of ordinances regarding animal controls and humane treatment of animals.
Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains computerized and/or hardcopy records.
Operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
Operates or uses various equipment associated with animal control and law enforcement in order to complete work assignments.
Communicates with supervisor, other employees, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Other related duties as assigned.