GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The purpose of the class is to enforce ordinances governing the care and keeping of domestic animals and livestock in an effort to maintain public safety and welfare, and to perform related work as required. This class works according to some procedures but decides how or when to do things; work is reviewed regularly by the supervisor.

ESSENTIAL TASKS

The tasks listed below represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional tasks related to the type of work in this class as necessary.

Patrols areas of the County on foot or in assigned vehicles to detect violations of laws and ordinances pertaining to animal control.

Investigates complaints of dogs, cats or other animals creating nuisances and takes appropriate action.

Investigates reports of animal abuse; files charges as appropriate; prepares cases for prosecution and provides court testimony.

Responds to calls regarding stray, vicious and/or diseased animals; responds to calls regarding animal bites; performs preliminary investigations.

Mediates animal complaints between citizens when appropriate.

Captures and transports stray, sick, injured or potentially rabid animals to the shelter for appropriate processing, care and treatment, and quarantine as necessary.

Determines breeds of animals for proper classification.

Assists in performing euthanasia.

Picks up and properly disposes of animal carcasses.

Assists law enforcement personnel in situations involving animals as requested.

Issues warnings and citations for violations of ordinances governing the care and keeping of animals.

Provides public education regarding animal control; explains ordinances related to the care and keeping of animals; and assists in the performance of community sweeps.

Creates affidavits for petition hearings and search warrants in compliance with County ordinance.

Performs dispatching duties when necessary.

Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.

Maintains records of daily work activities.

Performs routine clerical duties as required, including but not limited to greeting and assisting customers, preparing forms, answering the telephone, copying and filing documents, etc.

Operates a vehicle, traps, restraining / capture devices, two-way radio, hand tools, telephone, etc.; exercises care and safety in the use and maintenance of assigned vehicle and equipment.

Attends training, meetings, workshops, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge, skills and required certifications.

Works on call 24 hours per day as scheduled.

Maintains a working relationship with external customers, including but not limited to staff members of the City shelter, veterinarians, DHEC, and law enforcement personnel.

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.