Animal Control Officer - Police

Town of Mount Pleasant•Mount Pleasant, SC

1d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

The Animal Control Officer performs routine and specialized community service duties to control animals and protect lives and property in the Town of Mount Pleasant.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
Eligible for Naca Level I training
Eligible for Animal CPR certification.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license
Knowledge of South Carolina and Mount Pleasant Laws and ordinances
Knowledge of animal control practices and techniques
Skill in the use of oral and written communication
Skill in the use of common sense to determine the most appropriate response to emergency situations
Skill in the use of operating animal control vehicles, and various types of animal control equipment in a safe and effective manner
Skill in the use of animal care
Ability to protect yourself and others
Ability to handle and carry out duties during emergency situations under adverse weather and stressful, life threatening conditions
Ability to deal with disgruntled or violent members of the public in a safe and tactful manner

Nice To Haves

Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience
One (1) year of experience involving the care of animals

Responsibilities

Receives and responds, through use of departmental vehicle, to complaints involving animals.
Performs various administrative duties including the preparation of detailed written incident reports and other reports as necessary.
Testifies in court proceedings when necessary.
Patrols the Town and contract areas looking for stray animals.
Issues citations to animal owners for non-compliance or violation of local animal ordinances.
Uses various animal control equipment including nets, traps, etc. to capture stray animals.
Transports diseased, injured and dangerous animals to the SPCA or other appropriate facilities as necessary.
Provides public education materials and lectures regarding ordinances and basic animal care-related information.
Participates in educational programs to the public.
Performs other related assigned duties.