Andrew Chapman
Kyle,Texas
Summary
Outgoing, self-motivated State Park Police Officer employed by Texas Parks and Wildlife Department with three and a half years of experience in conservation law enforcement. Protecting the natural and cultural resources of Texas for future generations and enforcing state laws to maintain safe recreation practices. Experienced investigator that works well with other law enforcement agencies. Member of the Texas Game Warden Swift Water Search and Rescue Team.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
State Park Police
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
10.2020 - Current
- Patrol assigned area to ensure compliance with Texas State Law and protect the natural resources of Texas
- Conduct water safety checks on boaters to ensure compliance with state law
- Conduct search and rescues of lost and injured visitors to the park
- Write reports and book evidence for criminal cases
- Educate the public on outdoors safety, wildlife, and natural resources
- Assist State Troopers, National Guard, and Border Patrol with Operation Lonestar to secure the southern border by conducting boat patrols on the Rio Grande
- Certified Field Training Officer tasked with helping probationary officers apply the knowledge they learned in the academy to the real world
- Building and maintaining good working relationships with other law enforcement and TPWD employees.
Education
BPOC -
Texas Game Warden Academy
Hamilton, TX06.2021
Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice -
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2018
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Team coordination
- Report writing
- Equipment maintenance
- Public outreach and education
- Search and rescue
- Boat and OHV patrol
- Investigations
- Mental Resilience
- Physical Fitness
Affiliations
- Member of Trout Unlimited
- Texas State Park Police Association
Certification
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certified intoxilyzer 9000 Operator
- Certified E.R.A.S.E. instructor
- Certified Swift Water Search and Rescue Technician
Hobbies
Backpacking, Camping, Overlanding, Hunting, Fishing, Swimming, Running, Reading
Timeline
State Park Police
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
10.2020 - Current
BPOC -
Texas Game Warden Academy
Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice -
Tarleton State University
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certified intoxilyzer 9000 Operator
- Certified E.R.A.S.E. instructor
- Certified Swift Water Search and Rescue Technician
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