Masun Slape
Centralia,WA
Summary
Resourceful Community Conservation Service Officer with a strong background in wildlife protection and marine law enforcement. Skilled in conducting underwater investigations and enforcing regulations, committed to promoting public safety and environmental stewardship.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Conservation Service Officer
Nisqually Public Safety Complex
Olympia, WA
02.2025 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations related to treaty enforcement, which is to protect and preserve the Medicine Creek treaty of 1854 which grants hunting, fishing and gathering of natural resources for the Nisqually Indian tribe.
- Enforce the Nisqually Indian Tribes hunting and fishing rules and regulations.
- Patrol the usual and accustomed hunting, fishing and gathering areas to prevent and detect any violations of illegal harvesting of game animals, and other natural resources.
- Patrol the Puget Sound and Nisqually river by vessel during salmon fisheries.
- Ensure the safety of Geoduck harvest divers on the Puget Sound and conduct underwater Investigations using SCUBA gear to look for harvest violations.
- Conduct Investigations on any wildlife related crimes and violations.
- Ensure the safety of the public on Tribal, State and Federal Lands.
Wildlife Technician
Nisqually Indian Tribe Department of Natural Resources
Olympia, WA
04.2023 - 02.2025
- Conducted wildlife population surveys to assess habitat conditions.
- Assist both the Wildlife and Shellfish Biologists with conducting felid work.
- Enter the scientific data into a computer database.
- Build and repair equipment for research projects.
- Issuing hunting tags and any other natural resources permits to Tribal Members as well as informing Tribal Members of any new rules and regulations.
- Performed regular equipment maintenance, ensuring optimal functionality and accuracy in data collection efforts.
- Obtained wildlife biological data through trapping and tagging animals.
Community Conservation Service Officer
Nisqually Public Safety Complex
Olympia, WA
02.2020 - 04.2023
- Main Duties are to protect and preserve the Medicine Creek treaty of 1854 which grants hunting, fishing and gathering of natural resources for the Nisqually Indian tribe.
- Enforce the Nisqually Indian tribe's hunting and fishing rules and regulations.
- Patrol the Usual and accustomed hunting, fishing and gathering areas to prevent and detect any violations from illegal harvesting of game animals, and other natural resources.
- Patrol the puget Sound and Nisqually river during salmon fisheries by vessel.
- Conduct investigations on any wildlife related crimes and violations.
- Educate the public on any rules and regulations both state and Tribal.
- Ensure the safety of the public.
Correctional Officer
Nisqually Public Safety Complex
Olympia, WA
07.2019 - 02.2020
- Monitored inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards within the complex.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, maintaining control and order during incidents.
- Assisted in the intake process by evaluating inmate behavior and reporting concerns.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in clear, concise reports for supervisory review.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Collaborated with team members to implement security protocols and procedures effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School
Rochester, WA06-2018
Skills
- Wildlife conservation practices
- Marine law enforcement training
- Underwater investigation techniques
- Operate water vessels from a 16 foot river sled to a 33 foot landing craft
- Patrol tactics
- Firearms training
- Defensive tactics
- Community engagement training
- Wildlife education programs
- Interviewing and interrogation
- CPR and AED Certified
- Peer Support training
- Off road vehicle driving
Accomplishments
- Attended and graduated the Indian Police academy at FLETC in aretsia New Mexico, Marine Law Enforcement training Program located at the FLETC in Glynco Georgia which is one of the hardest advanced federal trailings with a high percentage fail rate.
- Helped write policy for standard operating procedures of Vessels.
Certification
- chemical Immobilization Training in Oct. 2023.
- Human Wildlife Conflict Training in Apr. 2023
Timeline
Community Conservation Service Officer
Nisqually Public Safety Complex
02.2025 - Current
Wildlife Technician
Nisqually Indian Tribe Department of Natural Resources
04.2023 - 02.2025
Community Conservation Service Officer
Nisqually Public Safety Complex
02.2020 - 04.2023
Correctional Officer
Nisqually Public Safety Complex
07.2019 - 02.2020
High School Diploma -
Rochester High School