Animal Resource Officer

San Manuel Casinos • Highland, CA

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About The Position

Reporting to the Reservation Security Sergeant, the Animal Resource Officer provides specialized protection and care for domestic animals and wildlife on and off the Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation Reservation. The role delivers safety and security services, enforces applicable Tribal, federal, and California laws, rules, and regulations, conducts investigations, collects evidence, and prepares reports. This is an armed role that works closely with local law enforcement, animal control, wildlife agencies, rescue groups, and courts.

The position provides daily animal care and emergency medical assistance, maintains kennel systems and equipment, conducts hazardous-animal sweeps, and uses UAV drones for patrols, wildlife monitoring, enterprise support, and emergency response. It also supports Tribal Citizens, conducts community education, and may travel for training or other Tribal needs. Work takes place outdoors, in a climate-controlled office, in gaming areas, and at a kennel facility. The role may involve evening, weekend, holiday, varying, and on-call work, as well as exposure to animals, potentially hazardous substances, and changing weather conditions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least three years of work or volunteer experience in civilian animal control, federal wildlife, as a San Manuel Department of Public Safety Public Safety Officer, with a security agency, or in a related field.
• Genuine commitment to animal and wildlife protection and well-being.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle and care for ill or injured animals.
• Willingness to work with and be exposed to a variety of animals and wildlife, including deceased animals.
• Willingness to euthanize a gravely injured animal or use lethal force against an aggressive animal to prevent great bodily injury, including to preserve human life.
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, and holidays as needed, and to be available for on-call duty.
• Ability to travel for training or to support Tribal needs.
• California BSIS Guard Card and Exposed Firearm Permit, required once hired.
• TASER certificate, required once hired.
• Recognized Humane Officer Academy certification or equivalent, required once hired.
• Euthanasia certification, required once hired.
• Chemical capture certification, required once hired.
• Canine First-Aid and AED-related training certification, required once hired.
• Valid Veterinary Assistant Controlled Substances Permit through the California Department of Veterinary Medical Board, required once hired.
• UAV pilot/FAA license, required once hired.
• CPR certification, required once hired.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by the insurance carrier; the role requires driving Tribe-owned or patron vehicles.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including animal care, walking, climbing stairs, and lifting or moving objects up to 100 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-demand environment and maintain an acceptable level of physical condition.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Experience conducting investigations.
• Experience writing post-incident reports.
• Expandable baton certification is optional.

Responsibilities

• Protect and care for domestic animals and wildlife on the Reservation and Tribal properties; coordinate with relevant agencies, rescue groups, and courts to ensure compliance with applicable laws.
• Provide daily care and emergency medical assistance to animals; maintain kennel systems and equipment and oversee authorized equipment, vehicles, and weapons.
• Conduct snake and hazardous-animal sweeps at designated locations and accompany Tribal Citizens near potentially dangerous animals or wildlife.
• Operate UAV drones for aerial patrols, wildlife monitoring, enterprise support, and emergency response.
• Conduct specialized investigations and provide services for Tribal Citizens as required.
• Organize and deliver community educational presentations and events about the Animal Resource Team and wildlife on the San Manuel Reservation.
• Prepare reports, collect evidence, secure assigned areas, and enforce applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support department operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED