Litter Officer

Job Description

The Litter Officer I is responsible for the effective operations of conducting animal, litter, rabies and vector control activities.

Essential Functions

• Cleans, feeds and cares for the animals housed in the facility.
• Checks and responds to the call list issued by dispatch.
• Responds to and handles a variety of call situations for service from County citizens.
• Investigates complaints and issues tickets/citations to offenders.
• Assists in euthanasia duties.
• Checks on traps that have been set in response to complaint calls of strays.
• Assists in animal cruelty investigations.
• Notifies DHEC of animal bites and quarantines those animals per DHEC regulations.
• Responds to and investigates litter complaints.
• On-Call on a rotational basis on weekends and after-hours, which includes cleaning and feeding animals at the facility.
• Keeps accurate documentation of all call situations.
• Obtains and executes warrants from Magistrate Court.
• Performs Mosquito vector control.
• Assists the Shelter facilities with vaccinations of animals.
• Transports animals to Rescue Facilities and the vet office.
• Transports inmates to work area and supervises the inmate litter removal program.
• Operates a variety of equipment.
• Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, inmates, County management staff and employees, County Council, vendors, S.C. DHEC, Magistrate’s Office, law enforcement/emergency response, medical facilities, hospitals, attorneys and the general public.
  
  

Non-Essential Functions

• Attends trainings to stay current on regulations.
• Instructs the public on the importance of rabies vaccination.
• Performs all other related duties as required.
  
  

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• Requires a high school diploma, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Must obtain state certification as a Limited Duty Officer within one year of hire.
• Minimum pesticide training is required with certification as a Pesticide Applicator.
• Valid Driver’s License.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will occasionally be required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 60 lb. objects regularly.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee must have the ability to travel up to 75%.
  
  

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities