Animal Control Officer

Beaufort County; South Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County is seeking an Animal Control Officer to enforce county ordinances governing the licensing, impounding, and treatment of animals. This position works under close supervision following defined procedures.

Responsibilities include patrolling for stray animals, issuing citations, handling emergencies, and coordinating with clinics, schools, vets, and the public. A valid driver's license and basic education are required.

Qualifications

• High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over one month and up to and including three months of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.

Responsibilities

• Monitors the maintenance and operation of the Animal Control facility, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Enforces codes and ordinances regarding vaccinations, licenses, and leash laws; issues citations.
• Investigates and handles complaints from the public; responds to emergency calls.
• Patrols the county for stray or dangerous animals; transports, catches, holds, and observes animals.
• Assists in setting up clinics and works with school officials, vets, and the public; disposes of deceased animals correctly.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Description
The purpose of this position is to enforce county ordinances and laws regarding animals through the governance of the licensing, impounding, and treatment of animals. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.

Description
The purpose of this position is to enforce county ordinances and laws regarding animals through the governance of the licensing, impounding, and treatment of animals. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Examples of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Monitors the maintenance and operation of the Animal Control facility, grounds, vehicles, and equipment.
• Keeps current of and enforces codes and ordinances regarding vaccinations, licenses, and leash laws.
• Issues citations for violations.
• Investigates and handles complaints from the public.
• Responds to emergency calls.
• Patrols the county for stray or dangerous animals.
• Assists in setting up clinics and works with school officials, vets, and the public.
• Transports, catches, holds, and observes animals.
• Enforces other applicable animal regulations and disposes of deceased animals correctly.
• Performs related work as assigned.
  

Typical Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over one month and up to and including three months of related experience.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
  

Supplemental Information
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.