Animal Control Officer - Police

Mt Thompson South Carolina • Mount Pleasant, SC

11h • 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
• Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 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

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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