Animal Control Officer; Part Time

In this role, the Animal Control Officer will investigate animal cruelty and neglect charges and perform related duties to promote compliance with laws regulating animal treatment.

• Enforces the laws and ordinances of the City and State that pertain to the welfare and control of animals both domestic and wild.
• Patrols assigned areas during a specific period in a motorized animal control vehicle or on foot to focus on enforcement-related issues.
• Responds to and investigates calls or complaints involving domestic or wild animals, captures, contains and impounds stray or animals at-large, barking and nuisance issues, including sick, injured, and vicious animals.
• Investigates allegations of animal cruelty and neglect and through the help of police requests arrest warrants of persons who violate these laws; files court paperwork for and seizes abused and neglect animals as needed and in accordance with the state laws and city ordinances.
• Investigates animal bite reports, gathers information and/or evidence and issues warnings or citations to persons who violate applicable laws and ordinances.
• Transports animals to the designated animal shelter in accordance with the county or city contract.
• Uses and maintains city-issued equipment and animal control vehicles.
• Evaluates and appropriately transports sick, injured, or orphaned wildlife (to rehab experts) and domesticated animals.
• Liaises with local veterinarians and animal hospitals to transport stray animals to the county shelter.
• Assists police, as needed, for animal transport when persons having possession of animals are arrested, hospitalized, or deceased.
• Responds after hours, as needed on a “call out” basis to assist police with aggressive, sick, or abandoned animals; provides police with guidance on animal related calls after-hours if a response is not necessary.
• Appears in court as the citation issuing officer to testify or subpoena witnesses to testify for hearings.
• Provides information to the public related to ordinances, care and treatment of animals, animal control, spay or neuter clinics and resources, permitting requirements, and provides public education regarding animal control related topics in a positive, professional and approachable manner.
• Performs related or other duties as assigned.

• There are no supervisory responsibilities.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand and follow orders.
• Knowledge of the geography of the city.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Ability to work well with colleagues and the general public.
• Ability to communicate clearly and succinctly both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform regular duties on a self-initiating basis with minimal supervision.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public, community groups, and those contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to utilize patience, tact, diplomacy and courtesy in dealing with the public and employees.
• Ability to act quickly and effectively in emergency situations.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, which includes evenings, and/or varying hours as assigned.
• Ability to maintain a positive customer-focused relationship with co-workers, supervisors, agencies, the public and all other internal and external customers. Skilled in written and oral communication.
• Preferred High School diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience working with animals.
• Possession of a valid South Carolina driver's license.

Starting salary range: $21,000 - $35,438 with a minimum of 20 and maximum of 29 hours per week. Accrued annual and sick leave.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case-by-case basis. The City of Hanahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the city to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodation.

Disclaimer:
The above information has been designed to represent the general nature and level of work performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of the employee assigned to this position.

To Apply:

Submit your Resume and City Employment Application by email to Human Resources

City of Hanahan – Attn:
Human Resources

1255 Yeamans Hall Road

The City of Hanahan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

City of Hanahan
1255 Yeamans Hall Road
Hanahan , SC 29410