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Manager of the City of Tyler's Animal Services department's 15 members, overseeing day-to-day operations of both Animal Control and the Animal Shelter. Our new 18,000 sq ft shelter services the City of Tyler, Texas and its 100,000+ person population.

Remote

Developed and implemented teaching curriculum including Animal Behavior, Capture and Handling, Disease Control, Constitutional Law, Report Writing, Courtroom Testimony, Animal Cruelty Investigations, Crime Scene Photography, Bloodsports, Officer Safety, Stress Management, Public/Media Relations, Euthanasia, Remote Chemical Capture, Tactical Baton, Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol, Emergency/Large Scale Operations.Instruction and testing of hundreds of Animal Control and Law Enforcement personnel.On-site coordination of Levels I, II, III, and IV National Academies including instructors, equipment, flights, hotel contracts, meeting space and banquet management; totalling 30 week-long academies per year. Transition management of training program during executive staff turnover.

Eagle, Co

Lead an 8 member Animal Control, Shelter and Vet Staff.Developed and maintained an annual operating budget of $630,000.Supervised enforcement of animal regulations and sheltering for 7 jurisdictions in a 1600 square mile county.Instituted a new web-based shelter management system that increased efficiency in field and shelter operations from days to hours. Managed veterinary operations and assisted with surgery when necessary. Investigated animal cruelty complaints.Maintained community relations with both the general public and the media.Participated in emergency and disaster relief planning, operations and logistics.

Tyler, Tx

Lead a 6 member Animal Control and Kennel Staff.Developed and maintained an operating budget of $350,000.Enforced and verified compliance with municipal and state animal and mosquito control regulations. Instituted and maintained training standards for field officers.Instituted GPS fleet tracking system that saved time and resources.Participated in emergency and disaster relief planning, operations and logistics.Maintained community relations with both the general public and the media.

Tyler, Texas

All responsibilities of an Animal Control Officer I.Training of all new hires in proper procedures and policies.Disease surveillance of mosquito borne illnesses.Code enforcement for the City of Tyler.Training personnel on new software/communication protocols.Supervisory duties in Director’s absence.

Tyler, Tx

Responding to citizen requests for animal control services.Capturing and transporting wildlife and domestic animals.Enforcing all city ordinances and state laws pertaining to animals.Disease surveillance of rabies in wild and domestic animals.Vector control of mosquito breeding areas.

Tyler, Tx

Supervision of Detention OfficersEnsuring compliance with the standards and policies of the Texas Juvenile Probation Commission.Writing departmental policy.All responsibilities of a Detention Officer.

Tyler, Tx

Maintaining facility security and control.Supervising the daily activities of the detention residents.Transportation of juveniles to court and various placement facilities.

Tyler, Tx

Experienced all aspects of working for a municipal police force.

Associate'S Degree, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

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