Carmen Torres

• Explains Animal Control Ordinance to the general public; advises citizens on the responsibility of animal ownership.

• Responds to calls and investigates complaints of injured or nuisance, domestic and wild animals which may pose a threat to the public.

• Loads, delivers, sets and baits animal traps; removes captured animals from traps set by the County and citizens; apprehends stray animals; rescues trapped animals from public areas such as, culverts, and roadways.

• Investigates cruelty complaints to determine compliance with animal control ordinances and statutes; seizes animals, transports animals to vet for evaluation and/or treatment, provides owner with Notification of Impoundment, transports animals to the shelter until court date; serves owner with citations for violations.

• Obtains necessary information in cases of animal bites and court related matters, both civil and criminal that is forwarded to the County Attorney for possible prosecution; appears in court for cases, including citations and criminal prosecution; prepares court paperwork.

• Interviews citizens and files domestic or wild animal bites report; maintains field notes and information to complete incident reports on cases to be processed and sent to court to back up citations; completes reports on animal bites.

• Prepares various daily and periodic written reports and departmental forms; maintains logs; completes forms.

• Prepares all necessary paperwork for each incident; documents scenes, completes a written report and documents evidence seized in the case.

• Must be able to be on call and work evenings and weekends.

• Issues citations for violations of animal control ordinances and statues.

• Must perform euthanasia after completing certification course.

• May assist Kennel Staff as needed.

• Embraces a "one team" approach to accomplish daily tasks, goals and projects by interacting, cooperating, assisting, training and learning from volunteers.

• Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

• Perform a variety of duties and physical work in the field responding to requests for assistance in the enforcement of ordinances and statutes relating to animal control.

• Rotates weekend and evening on-call duty and every third weekend cleaning duty at the Animal Control Facility.

• Investigates animal cruelty and bite cases, issues warrant, and testifies in court

• Responsible for capturing, confining, and euthanizing dangerous, stray, or diseased animals to ensure the safety of citizens of Beaufort County and the safety of animals.

• Maintains and cleans animal shelter. Orders and picks up supplies. Impounds and feeds animals, ensures quality of care, administers medications/vaccines, obtains veterinarian care, euthanizes animals.

• As needed, assists the public in services offered by the Animal Control Office. Greets and directs public, answers phone, handles complaints and concerns, resolves problems, dispatches animal control officers.

• Assists public officials, media, and law enforcement.

Shows adoptable pets and implements adoption process.

• Computes charges and refunds for adoptions, reclaims, etc., collects fees and maintains records. Performs administrative duties.

• Operates computers, prepares detailed records of investigations and complaints.

• Enters animal information in database.

• Prepares documents such as advertisements, spreadsheets, receipts, etc. Assists in the daily operation and activities of the County’s animal shelter.