Tribal Officer-Ranger

Job overview

The Tribal Officer-Ranger role is onsite in Reno, NV, with field duties across Reno and Hungry Valley. Pay is $33.40–$41.09 per hour. The Reno-Sparks Indian Colony supports the well-being, culture, and future of its tribal community. The officer-ranger safeguards community safety while protecting tribal rural lands, natural resources, and cultural sites. Patrol, enforcement, investigations, and coordination with partner teams support the protection of community resources and public safety.

What you'll do

• Patrol by 4x4, ATV, and on foot
• enforce environmental and solid-waste ordinances and RCRA
• protect archaeological resources and investigate ARPA violations
• coordinate cases with tribal patrol and investigations
• support wildland fire investigations and special missions such as search and rescue and EMS support
• operate an FAA-compliant unmanned aerial system
• conduct traffic enforcement and apprehensions
• complete daily activity reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

tribal officer-ranger

reno nv

reno-sparks indian colony

law enforcement

land patrol

natural resources

cultural site protection

nevada category 1 p.o.s.t.

bia slec

thursday–monday

11 a.m.–7 p.m.

$33.40–$41.09/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• paid time off.

Why this role

Requires Nevada State Category 1 P.O.S.T. certification at hire, age 21 or older, and ability to obtain BIA SLEC within one year. The schedule is typically Thursday–Monday, 11 a.m.–7 p.m., with fluctuations; overtime and shift rotations may be required. Hiring preference is given first to qualified Reno-Sparks Indian Colony members, then members of other federally recognized tribes.

About the employer

Reno-Sparks Indian Colony is hiring for this role. Industry: American Indian and Alaska Native Tribal Governments. Sector: 92.