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Animal Services Officer

The Animal Services Officer enforces local ordinances and state laws that regulate the keeping of animals within the City of Spartanburg. This position is a sworn Class 1 or Class 3 South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) certified officer. If not currently certified, the candidate must be able to successfully obtain certification once employed. The position requires after-hours, on-call responsibilities. The Animal Services Officer reports to the Support Services Bureau Major.

Enforce animal control ordinances, laws, and regulations

Initiate any actions necessary to correct deviations or violations

Respond to all incoming calls, which may include animal bites, animal cruelty/abuse, animals in distress, stray/nuisance animals, barking dogs, wild/dangerous animals, sick/injured animals, and animal behavior problems

Investigate complaints, document incidents and file appropriate reports

Issue warnings or ordinance summons/citations as appropriate

Prepare for and present cases in court

Write, file, and assist in the execution of warrants

Provide information and education to the public concerning animal control issues, city ordinances, humane treatment of animals, animal behavior problems, or other animal services issues

Present to civic groups, community organizations or media as required

Work with citizens to resolve disputes

Attend required training

Experience in animal control or animal enforcement preferred

South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (SCCJA) Class 1 or Class 3 certified officer preferred

Requires a High School diploma or equivalent

Must have a valid SC Drivers License

No Criminal record

Ability to lift at least a 50-pound animal

Salary depends upon experience. Starting salary is $41,912.00.