Animal Control Supervisor

POLICE ANIMAL SERVICES

• Supervises staff, including selecting or recommending selection, training, assigning and evaluating work, counseling, disciplining, and recommending termination.
• Oversees, reviews, and approves expenditures for the Unit; provides fiscal data, and assists with preparation and presentation of the budget. Gathers and maintains information to support periodic and special reports documenting activities and events for area of responsibility.
• Investigates complaints; assists Officers in the field, and handles difficult situations and/or complainants; issues summons, prepares court cases, and testifies in court.
• Assists Officers with computer problems, and paperwork procedures for legal matters such as petitions, affidavits, court orders, and search warrants.
• Trains and instructs new personnel in policy and procedures, and general operations of the Animal Services Unit; conducts Animal Control classes in the Police Academy.
• Conducts staff inspections of vehicles, equipment, and uniforms on a regular basis.
• Maintains record system for assigned area; processes daily paperwork including reports, correspondence, memos, requisitions, and personnel information.
• Ensures receipt and maintenance of supplies and equipment for animal control field operations.
• Assists and cooperates with other organizations and City departments in the protection of animals. Attends or conducts staff meetings to exchange information; attends professional seminars or conferences to improve professional skills.

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