The City of Greer is currently accepting applications for an Animal Control Officer in our Police Department.
Responsibilities: Enforces ordinances and statutes related to the control of dogs and cats by patrolling assigned areas and picking up dogs and cats which are in violation of state, county, and/or city codes. Captures and impounds diseased, injured, stray, or trapped dogs and cats. Responds to and investigates complaints from the public regarding diseased, injured, stray, and abused dogs and cats. Investigates cases of cruelty to dogs and cats, abandonment, and barking dogs, etc. Ensures that confinement of such dogs and cats is according to City policies and procedures. Investigates, quarantines, and follows up on animal bites. Provides proper care for animals as necessary including feeding, acquiring medical aid, and related duties. Documents animal control incidents, bite investigations, violations, citations, etc. Appears in court to prosecute violations of the animal control ordinance. Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs, and daily statistics. Operates and maintains a city animal control vehicle according to policy. Operates various types of machinery and equipment including police radio, cell phone, dog loops, animal control traps, computer, printer, tranquilizer gun, firearms, digital camera, etc. Maintains all necessary continuing education to retain the Animal Control Officer certification and Class 3 certification from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy. Performs related work as required.
Job Requirements: High School diploma or GED and at least 21 years of age. Six (6) months experience in animal control, law enforcement, or related field; or an equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Must be able to successfully complete Class 3 Law Enforcement Certification training at the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy within twelve months of hire. Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license with an acceptable driving history.
Hiring Process: Initial application, interview board, initial background investigation, review of personal history questionnaire, conditional offer of employment by Human Resources, polygraph, meeting with the Chief of Police, psychological and medical evaluation, final offer of employment. Selection process may take eight (8) to twelve (12) weeks
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; additional hours as needed
Salary: Minimum salary $46,233 a year, dependent on experience.
In addition to a competitive base pay, we currently offer comprehensive benefits package that includes health, prescription, vision, dental insurance (at no cost for employee coverage based on full participation in Wellness Program), life insurance, long-term disability, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, FSA, EAP, Education Incentive Pay, and a defined benefit retirement plan (South Carolina Police Officers' Retirement System).
The City of Greer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ADA requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.
ONLY THOSE CANDIDATES CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW WILL BE CONTACTED
Application deadline is Friday, June 20, 2025.
