Animal Control Field Supervisor

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Coordinating and supervising the Animal Control Officers’ activities
• Coordinating and assisting Animal Control Officers in the investigation of violations of federal, state, and local animal welfare and control laws, the issuance of citations, the preparation of court testimony, and the quarantine of bite animals
• Conducting investigations and collecting evidence of violations, issuing orders for corrective actions and/or issuing citations
• Testifying in court as necessary
• Conducting shift briefings and assigning patrol areas; performing equipment, vehicle, and uniform inspections
• Responding to citizen complaints/calls for service concerning animals; enforcing Animal Control Ordinance
• Responding to emergency situations when necessary; assisting other law enforcement agencies as necessary
• Maintaining contact with Animal Control Officers to ensure that calls for service are answered promptly
• Performing annual performance evaluations of assigned personnel
• Approving and/or denying leave and vacation requests for assigned personnel
• Coordinating the Animal Control Officers’ schedules to ensure efficient field coverage
• Reviewing the work of assigned employees for accuracy
• Supervising and evaluating the work of assigned Animal Control employees; ensuring adherence to department rules, regulations, and policies
• Instructing and assisting officers with the proper performance of their duties
• Training subordinates in all aspects of animal handling, animal behaviors, breed identification, and disease identification
• Ensuring Animal Control Officers attend required training classes and seminars; may serve as training officer
• Monitoring animals for injuries and diseases; ensuring that diseased or injured animals receive immediate treatment
• Informing the Animal Control Director of major problems or cases requiring special attention
• Monitoring the performance of Animal Control Officers; taking appropriate disciplinary action as needed
• Assisting with the development of annual department budget; assisting in developing and implementing department goals and objectives
• Assisting with annual audits and/or inspections by providing reports and ledgers as requested
• Performing other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:   

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school education or general education diploma (GED)
• Two years experience in an animal control facility, at least one of which has been in a supervisory capacity; or
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to answer questions and resolve problems usually associated with one to three years experience or service
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered