Animal Control Officer I

York County is located in the Piedmont region, between the Broad River and the Catawba River. Its diverse landscape is home to family-friendly towns/cities, a progressive urban region and lakefront communities. We are excited you want to join our team and recognize that our employees are the foundation of our success.

Mission Statement

• York County provides quality public services in an open, efficient, and responsive manner.

Vision Statement

• York County provides an environment where all citizens and businesses can thrive and succeed.

About the Department:  York County Animal Shelter is looking for a new member to join our team! Our shelter is an open intake government shelter with a high-life saving focus. Our average intake is 4000 animals a year and our life saving focus enabled us to save 91% of the animals that entered into our care.

We are excited to hire an Animal Control Officer I to join our team!  The purpose of this position is to enforce the Animal Control Ordinance while educating the citizens of York County the proper way to care for their animals.

Compensation: Pay Rate/Grade 110: $18.95 - $29.37 per hour. Salary is dependent on experience and education.

Benefits: Uniform allowance, participation in the SC Retirement System, comprehensive medical benefits including dental and vision plans. Vacation and sick leave; and 11 paid holidays plus 3 additional optional days/floating holidays.

Work Schedule: Monday

• Friday, 8:00 am

• 5:00 pm (40 hours per week); must be willing to work nights, weekends, holidays and available for on-call as needed.  On call response service requires the ability to respond to emergency calls according to Policy and Procedure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Enforces ordinances and statutes related to the control of dogs and cats by patrolling assigned areas and picking up domestic animals, which are in violation of County ordinance.

• 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 domestic animals. Impounds strays, abandoned, and neglected animals and issues appropriate warnings and citations.

• Investigates cases of cruelty to domestic animals, abandonment, and neglect and ill treatment of domestic animals, etc.

• Ensures that confinement of domestic animals is according to County policies and procedures.

• Investigates 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.

• Prepares and maintains files (including records and reports) regarding impounded dogs and cats, animal bites, quarantines, investigations, citations, vehicle logs and daily statistics.

• Communicates with the public concerning adoption, release and redemption of animals, ordinance compliance, and animal related programs available to assist the public.

• Provides emergency on call service to citizens for animal related matters during after hours, holidays, and weekends as directed.

• Operates and maintains a County animal control vehicle according to policy.

• Quarantines, euthanizes or provides transportation to a medical facility for animals according to departmental policy, procedure, or applicable County ordinance.

• Maintains and operates the incinerator.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

• Experience with animals preferred.

Special Certifications and Licenses:

• Valid driver's license required.

• CPR and First Aid Certification.

• Ability to obtain Animal Control Academy certification.

Applicants with equivalent experience and/or education may be considered.

Physical Demands:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis; over 100 pounds rarely.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

Involves routine and frequent exposure to:

• Bright/dim light; Dusts and pollen.

• Extreme heat and/or cold; Wet or humid conditions.

• Extreme noise levels, Animals/wildlife.

• Vibration; Fumes and/or noxious odors.

• Traffic; Moving machinery.

• Electrical shock; Heights.

• Radiation; Disease/pathogens.

• Exposure to fractious and rabies infected animals. Potential for bite risk.

Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance:

York County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  ADA requires the County to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss ADA accommodations with management.

Standard Clauses:

May be required to work nights, weekends, holidays and emergencies (man-made or natural) to meet the business needs of the County.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions and responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Essential Safety Functions:

It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with established policies, procedures and safe work practices. Each employee must follow safety training and instructions provided by their supervisor. Each employee must also properly wear and maintain all personal protective equipment required for their job. Finally, each employee must immediately report any unsafe work practices or unsafe conditions as well as any on-the-job injury or illnesses.

Every manager/supervisor is responsible for enforcing all safety rules and regulations. In addition, they are responsible for ensuring that a safe work environment is maintained, safe work practices are followed and employees are properly trained.