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Joseph Nichols

Beaumont,CA

Summary

Dedicated professional with extensive experience as a Public Safety Officer and an Animal Control Officer. Skilled in conducting thorough investigations and excel in public safety and community engagement, effectively protecting people and property while fostering trust within the community. Proven ability to gather evidence and respond to emergencies. Passionate about dogs and skilled in dog behavior.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Resource Officer

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
01.2016 - Current
  • FTO, interviewed and trained new Animal Control Officers.
  • Kennel Master, maintained kennels, re-stock inventory, maintained equipment.
  • Captured and cared for stray dogs and tribal dogs.
  • Handled any wildlife related calls for service.
  • Interacted regularly with tribal citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence on the Reservation.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from tribal citizens, guests and employees.
  • Investigated, reported crimes, ordinance violations, dog captures, accidents, damage to property, and employee or tribal involved incidents.
  • Worked tribal events and events in the local communities.
  • Conducted weekly drone patrol flights of the Reservation to identify security and safety issues.
  • Assisted Patrol Operations with security checks in Animal Control Units and on foot.

Public Safety Officer

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
02.2007 - 01.2016
  • Field Training Officer, trained new officers in the Casino.
  • Acting Supervisor, complete daily schedules, conduct shift briefings, make decisions in a supervisor capacity.
  • Report Writer, investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
  • Worked overtime for Patrol Division, Entertainment Team, and Dispatch.
  • While assigned to Patrol, patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues on the Reservation or any designated areas.
  • Assisted with bag checks and roved assigned areas of concerts and events for any signs of disturbance.
  • Trained Dispatcher, proficient in RIMS and Tritech database.


Education

Certificate - Animal Care And State Laws

Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy
San Diego, CA
10-2019

Certification - Post Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training

Rio Honda Police Academy
Whittier, CA
06-2006

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-2004

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Santa Ana College
Santa Ana, CA
06-2001

Skills

  • Positive Attitude
  • Organized
  • Dependable
  • Can Multitask
  • Will take on added responsibilities
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Decision-making
  • Excellent communication
  • Calm under pressure
  • Skilled Investigator and Report Writer
  • Trained in Dog Behavior

Certification

  • Completed 8 hours of Threat Liaison Officer (TLO) Basic Training from JRIC.
  • Completed 6 Hours of Bomb Prevention and Awareness Training from FEMA.
  • Dog Behavior Training from Bad Attitude K9 Training
  • K9-MED Training from 911 Tactical Medicine
  • Law Enforcement Active Shooter Response Training from LSU NCBRT.
  • Safe Capture Chemical Immobilization (Euthanasia) Training from San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Academy.
  • Remington Shotgun Training from Triton Training Group.
  • CA POST Approved Wilderness Survival Training from VTC.
  • Certified Drone Pilot from FAA
  • Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (sUAS) Operators Course from LACRTC.
  • Emergency Medical Responders Training from SMFD.
  • Intro to Protective Service Course Training from PSD Team (Selected to PSD Auxiliary Team)
  • Tac-Med Training from LA HIDTA
  • Completed 80 hours of Humane Officer Training from San Diego Humane Society.
  • Animal Control Officer Basic Certification from NACA.
  • Certified in First Aid CPR
  • Certified in Animal First Aid CPR
  • Taser trained from Axon Academy

Timeline

Animal Resource Officer

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
01.2016 - Current

Public Safety Officer

Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
02.2007 - 01.2016

Certificate - Animal Care And State Laws

Basic Animal Law Enforcement Academy

Certification - Post Certified Basic Law Enforcement Training

Rio Honda Police Academy

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University, Fullerton

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts

Santa Ana College

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