Animal Control Field Supervisor

Job description

Ready to Start Your Career with the City of Temple? Summary: The Animal Services Field Supervisor provides direct field oversight for all Animal Control Officers (ACOs) while maintaining the capacity to perform front-line enforcement duties as required. This role delivers critical administrative leadership, managing timekeeping and inventory logistics while serving as a primary liaison between the shelter, law enforcement, and external agencies. The Supervisor supports general shelter operations to ensure seamless departmental functioning. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Provide direct supervision of ACO field operations, recommend policy, plan and direct activities of employees to maximize effectiveness and efficiency of operations utilizing all available resources - Assist in the selection, hiring and training of Animal Control Officers - Plans, directs, controls and evaluates job performance of several employees and performs annual employee performance reviews - Administer corrective training, counseling and/or discipline when appropriate - Trains ACOs in all field operations procedures and ensures staff maintain state-required certifications - Resolves problems and mis...