Andrew Chapman
Anaconda,MT
Summary
Conservation law enforcement officer with 4 years of experience in protecting natural and cultural resources. Effective at enforcing state laws to ensure safe recreational practices. Committed to sustainable practices for future generations. Strong ability to engage with the community and promote conservation efforts.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Game Warden
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Responded to complaints regarding nuisance animals or damage caused by wildlife species
- Enforced state laws regarding hunting, trapping, and fishing activities
- Assisted in the rescue of injured animals and their relocation back into the wild
- Investigated reports of poaching or other violations of game laws
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing reports, maintaining records, and completing paperwork for citations issued
- Responded to public inquiries about game regulations, licensing requirements, and wildlife management practices
- Inspected boats for safety equipment and licenses prior to allowing access to waterways
- Conducted regular patrols to inspect hunting and fishing sites for compliance with state regulations
Texas State Park Police
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
10.2020 - 12.2024
- Patrolled the assigned area to ensure compliance with Texas state law and protected the natural resources of Texas
- Patrolled, often alone, in remote areas where backup and radio signals may not be available
- Conducted water safety checks on boaters to ensure compliance with state law
- Checked anglers and hunters to ensure compliance with state law
- Conducted search and rescues of lost and injured visitors in the park
- I wrote reports and booked evidence for criminal cases
- Educated the public on outdoor safety, wildlife, and natural resources
- Assisted state troopers, National Guard, and Border Patrol with Operation Lone Star to secure the southern border by conducting boat patrols on the Rio Grande River
- Certified Field Training Officer tasked with helping probationary officers apply the knowledge they learned in the academy to the real world
- Built and maintaining good working relationships with other law enforcement and TPWD employees
- Engaged in outreach events, such as National Night Out
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness and tactical knowledge through ongoing training programs, ensuring optimal job performance
Education
BPOC -
Texas Game Warden Academy
Hamilton, TX06.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX12.2018
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Communication skills
- Critical thinking
- Team coordination
- Report writing
- Equipment maintenance
- Search and rescue
- Investigations
- Conflict resolution
- Relationship building
- Public outreach
- Public education
- Radio communication
- Boat, OHV, Horseback, and Snowmobile patrol
Certification
- Certified Field Training Officer
- Certified intoxilyzer 9000 Operator
- Certified E.R.A.S.E. instructor
- Certified TCOLE Basic Instructor
Affiliations
- Member of Trout Unlimited
- Member of Ducks Unlimited
Hobbies
Backpacking, Camping, Overlanding, Hunting, Fishing, Swimming, Running, Reading
Timeline
Game Warden
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks
01.2025 - 06.2025
Texas State Park Police
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department
10.2020 - 12.2024
BPOC -
Texas Game Warden Academy
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tarleton State University
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