Animal Services Officer na City of Spartanburg, SC

About the Department

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.

Position Duties

•  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

Minimum Qualifications

•  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 Driver's License
•  No Criminal record
•  Ability to lift at least a 50-pound animal

Other Qualifications

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