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Future First Responders in Natural Resources
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John Fernandez

John Fernandez

Trinidad,CO

Summary

Outgoing and highly motivated employee, with over 3 years of experience in first responder or first responder-like roles. Strong work ethic and adaptability with exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, quickly mastering new skills with a focus in law enforcement, offering a proven history in fostering public safety and awareness. I am committed to public safety through community policing and am ready to serve.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Ranch Hand

Morning Glory Ranch
Trinidad , CO
2017.01 - Current
  • Worked with owner to determine ranch needs
  • Operated ranch equipment for animal care and transport and field irrigation
  • Planned harvest and planting schedules
  • Maintained equipment with preventive maintenance and repairs
  • Maintained Black Angus Mix Cattle

Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection Technician

Colorado Parks and Wildlife x Larimer County
2019.06 - Current
  • Trained and certified as an authorized agent
  • Perform routine inspections for aquatic invasive species
  • Decontaminate watercraft vessels when necessary
  • Sell Daily Parks Passes
  • Answer customer questions
  • Investigate, report, collect, and decontaminate mussel infested watercraft

Campus Service Officer

CSU Police Department
Fort Collins , CO
2021.11 - 2022.03

The Campus Service Officer program is a support unit inside the CSU Police Department. Campus Service Officers are students trained by the police department to provide support to CSUPD during events such as Athletics games, concerts, and speakers.

Campus Service Officers also assist with:

  • SafeWalk
  • Patrolling university housing
  • General patrols
  • Locking and securing buildings
  • Bicycle registration
  • Community outreach and education

Sheriff's Deputy

Las Animas County
Trinidad , CO
2023.01 - 2023.08

Detention

  • Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
  • Firearms qualified armed transport officer responsible for transporting inmates to court, doctor appointments, DOC, etc.
  • Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block
  • Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to
    ensure welfare, security and safety.
  • Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.

Sheriffs Posse

  • Provided armed back-up for Post-Certified deputies while volunteering on Sheriff's Posse.
  • Rode along with Post-Certified partner; patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
  • Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
  • Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
  • Provided security for crime scenes, etc.

Search and Rescue

  • Coordinated and executed search and rescue efforts when situations arose, including missing persons, and emergency evacuations.
  • Responded to fire and safety-related emergency calls in local area.
  • Completed field assessments of active situation and planned optimal approaches.
  • Rescued victims and administered emergency medical aid.
  • Collaborated with other agencies to establish rescue plans during situations.

Court Security

  • Monitored and inspected courtrooms to ensure security protocols were followed.
  • Conducted daily inspections of the courthouse to detect any safety or security issues.
  • Enforced rules and regulations for all personnel entering court premises.
  • Provided protection for judges, attorneys, jurors, witnesses and other court staff.
  • Maintained order during courtroom proceedings and ensured no disturbances occurred.

Parks and Trails Ranger

City of Fort Collins
Fort Collins , CO
2023.08 - Current
  • Work will include daily patrols of natural areas, parks, and trails as well as providing visitor and staff safety, assistance, and advising
  • Performs patrol, municipal code enforcement, visitor education, and resource protection on City Parks and Recreational Trails including:
  • Municipal code enforcement in parks, trails and recreation areas, including issuing warnings or citations to violators
  • Responding to calls and coordinating emergency response including administration of first aid
  • Testifying in court in support of citations issued
  • Maintaining public contacts records, producing incident and police reports, and other general reports
  • Speaking to various public groups about the ranger program as assigned
  • Preparing and providing safety and public contact training to staff, seasonal staff and volunteers
  • Responding to and resolving multi-use conflicts using conflict resolution techniques
  • Performing inspections of park property for unsafe conditions or damage to trails, restrooms or other infrastructure
  • Supporting enforcement of City Code during Park Special Events and other permitted events
  • Learning and using unique park scheduling and resource allocation programs
  • Assisting with visitor information collection
  • Directs and oversees the work of volunteers

Education

Natural Resources Management/Conservation Biology

CSU Warner College of Natural Resources
Fort Collins, CO

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Firearms Knowledge
  • Taser (expired)
  • First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
  • Emergency Response
  • POST Defensive Tactics
  • POST Driving Course
  • Trauma Care
  • Conflict Resolution and Deescalation
  • Search and Rescue

Future First Responders in Natural Resources

I am the founder and now ex-president of Future First Responders in Natural Resources at Colorado State University. Our mission is to offer students at Colorado State University with the opportunity to explore and prepare for a career as a Natural Resources First Responder through volunteering with local, state, and federal natural resources agencies, participating in ride alongs with Natural Resources First Responders, holding resume building workshops, preparing physical fitness plans, hosting guest speakers from the field, offering career and major advising, and so much more. We focus on providing students with close contact to the agencies that offer these sorts of positions, while preparing them both mentally, academically and physically.

Additional Information

Reference contact information available upon request.

  • James Wilson- Director of Public Safety in Colorado Public School District Re. 2
  • Derek Navarette- The Sheriff of Las Animas County
  • Annie Hill- Fort Collins Police Sergeant HOPE Team
  • Tony Benavides - Senior Parks and Trails Ranger
  • Floyd Duran- State Park Ranger/Trinidad Lake State Park Manager
  • Kenneth Chavez - Cheif of Police in Severance Colorado (Relative)
  • William Rivale - Wildlife Manager Game Warden (Relative)
  • Bailey Stotler- CSU Police Officer
  • Juan Trancoso- Deputy Sheriff Patrol Sergeant - Interim Jail Administrator
  • Sarah Sloane- Reserve Deputy Sheriff - Trinidad State College Criminal Justice Instructor
  • Jennifer Murray- Larimer County Aquatic Invasive Species Coordinator

Languages

Spanish
Limited

Accomplishments

  • Founder and Ex-President of the Future First Responders Student Organization at CSU
  • Holder of 5 academic scholarships
  • Stage two watercraft inspector
  • Taken off of Deputy Probation Period, qualified in firearms, and was put into multiple armed positions at the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office early due to advancement in the jail.
  • Active Search and Rescue member
  • Completed the Fort Collins Police Academy Special Commission POST Academy
  • Basic Lifesaving Medical Knowledge Certified in Wilderness First Aid, First Aid, CPR, AED, and Epinephrine Auto-Injector, Narcan, and Bleeding Control
  • Certified in Defensive Tactics and Arrest Control

Timeline

Parks and Trails Ranger

City of Fort Collins
2023.08 - Current

Sheriff's Deputy

Las Animas County
2023.01 - 2023.08

Campus Service Officer

CSU Police Department
2021.11 - 2022.03

Aquatic Nuisance Species Inspection Technician

Colorado Parks and Wildlife x Larimer County
2019.06 - Current

Ranch Hand

Morning Glory Ranch
2017.01 - Current

Natural Resources Management/Conservation Biology

CSU Warner College of Natural Resources
John Fernandez