ANDRE' JONES
New Bern,NC
Summary
Highly skilled and educated Senior Wildlife Law Enforcement Conservation Officer with 8 years of experience, training, and expertise in law enforcement and wildlife/natural resources management. Specialized in training and tactics ranging from basic to advanced experience. Knowledgeable and proficient with multiple weapons systems. Analytical and organized with teaching skills. Understands and implements Federal, State and Local laws and regulations regarding enforcing hunting, fishing, trapping and boating jurisdictions. Hardworking and reliable officer with a strong work ethic and drive. Highly organized, precise and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. Results-focused educator and professional with strengths in educating Hunter Education and Boater Safety courses. Proactive leader with strengths in communication, collaboration and positivity in every effort of work. Seeking an opportunity as a law enforcement officer with a Federal agency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
12.2020 - Current
- Strengthened relationships with other law enforcement agencies, resulting in seamless collaboration during joint operations, investigations and apprehensions.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation and/or deadly/non-deadly techniques, when necessary.
- Patrolled private and public lands for hunting, fishing and violations subject to arrest outside of subject matter jurisdiction.
- Patrolled public, State waters including rivers, lakes, creeks and oceans for boating safety, boating violations, inland/joint State waters for fishing, and impaired boating operations.
- Performed search and rescue boating operations, investigated, documented, and re-created boating incidents reporting through Report Beam to the United State Coast Guard.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens, hunters, fishermen, boaters, property/homeowners and business owners.
- Performed standardized field sobriety testing to detect and arrest impaired drivers and boat operators.
- Utilized clear, concise communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with other law enforcement agencies and patrons.
- Instructed and certified members of the public in Boater Safety and Hunter Education courses.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observations, training and experiences, specific to misdemeanor offenses.
- Apprehended suspects by utilizing effective communication, negotiation, interrogation, investigation and conflict resolution skills.
- Trained and qualified to carry firearms and additional departmental approved weapons, intervened when necessary to de-escalate situations and determined when and how much force must be applied.
- Identified and preserved evidence, wrote comprehensive incident reports, prepared case files/reports and testified under oath in court as it pertained to enforcing laws and regulations within my territorial and subject matter jurisdiction.
- Enforced city ordinances, Federal, State and local laws, conducted surveillance of high crime areas, secured and executed search warrants and criminal summons', interviewed witnesses and suspects, conducted interviews and investigations, disaster response recovery efforts, and training.
- Secured and investigated crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses/suspects within my subject matter jurisdiction.
PARK RANGER
Cabarrus County Active & Living Parks Department
07.2019 - Current
- Ensures, informs and enforces park rules pertaining to all natural resources, historical facilities, and Cabarrus County ordinances
- Patrols parks to ensure patrons' safety and enjoyment at all times
- Provides the public with astounding customer service and information and safety to parks, recreation areas and all park facilities
- Explains facilities and services provided for public use and education; meets visitors, answers questions, provides information and directions, resolves visitor complaints while maintaining good relations at all Cabarrus County parks
- Administer basic first aid and/or CPR if needed
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN (DUKE ENERGY CONTRACTOR)
Chestnut Environmental Services
01.2017 - 10.2020
- Provides industrial environmental and remedial services for client in the Southeastern United States
- Provides hazardous and non-hazardous waste collection and transportation services, including fuel recovery, metal bearing wastewater, and roll-off, as well as liquid, sludge, and solids transportation services
- Provides underground utility services, including sewer and storm drain CCTV and cleaning, lateral and manhole rehabilitation, manhole inspections, smoke testing, flow monitoring, root cutting and heavy cleaning, and environmental spill clean outs
PARK RANGER
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Conducts routine inspections of grounds, facilities, and recreational areas
- Opens and closes facilities and parks
- Provides visibility, public information and safety to parks, recreation areas and other facilities
- Provides assistance and support to other law enforcement agencies
- Informs and enforces park rules and regulations
PARKS & RECREATION TECHNICIAN
Parks & Recreation Department
03.2017 - 03.2018
CONTRACTUAL SKILLED FREELANCE UTILITY
MING Entertainment (ESPN)
08.2012 - 12.2016
- Utilize independent judgement in performing grounds maintenance activities
- Assist with running cables through venue to aid media relations
- Assist in the implementation of logistical task for mobile television sporting events
- Assist camera operators/sideline cart operators with cables on sidelines
- Assist with audio equipment with knowledge of parabolic microphones
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
St. Dominic Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2016
- Assisted pharmacists in preparing and distribution medications to patients
- Maintained drug inventory and patient records
- Maintained customer/patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and hospital records
INTERN
Secretary of Mississippi Office
06.2012 - 08.2013
- Created and managed a database for tax - forfeited properties and 16th section land
- Assisted Bureau Director with daily administrative projects
- Performed general administrative office duties
Education
Master Naturalist - Environmental Science Candidate
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Charlotte, NC05.2021
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Starkville, MS12.2015
Skills
- Effective communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to educate people and raise awareness about environmental and park ordinances
- Strong critical thinking, problem solving and effective time management skills
- Self-defense training including ground fighting and Ju-Jitsu with subject controlled arrest techniques
- Firearms proficiency in pistol and ar-style long gun qualifications
- Good knowledge and experience of environmental, natural resources, and wildlife conservation techniques and practices
- Ability to handle abused, injured or ill animals
- Certified Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Intoxylyzer EC-IR II for impaired driving and boating operation
- Effective decision making skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Multi-tasking skills
Certification
- Hunter Education Certificate
- Boater Education Certificate/Boating License
Timeline
Senior Wildlife Law Enforcement Officer
North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission
12.2020 - Current
PARK RANGER
Mecklenburg County Parks & Recreation Department
09.2019 - 09.2020
PARK RANGER
Cabarrus County Active & Living Parks Department
07.2019 - Current
PARKS & RECREATION TECHNICIAN
Parks & Recreation Department
03.2017 - 03.2018
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNICIAN (DUKE ENERGY CONTRACTOR)
Chestnut Environmental Services
01.2017 - 10.2020
PHARMACY TECHNICIAN
St. Dominic Hospital
06.2015 - 02.2016
CONTRACTUAL SKILLED FREELANCE UTILITY
MING Entertainment (ESPN)
08.2012 - 12.2016
INTERN
Secretary of Mississippi Office
06.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) - Criminology
MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY
Master Naturalist - Environmental Science Candidate
CENTRAL PIEDMONT COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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