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Matt Canada

Medina,TN

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Wildlife Captain

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
09.2024 - Current
  • Supervises assigned subordinates in the apprehension and arrest of violators of game and fish laws in order to enforce wildlife boating laws, proclamations, rules, and regulations, and observe agency directives, policies, and procedures.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs assigned subordinates in wildlife and boating law enforcement and administration for an assigned district.
  • Assists assigned subordinates in managing wildlife and boating law enforcement programs by reallocating resources and directly participating as necessary.
  • Conducts and approves performance evaluations for assigned subordinates.
  • Participates in multi-jurisdictional task forces as assigned by coordinating and directing TWRA resources as requested by outside agencies.

Wildlife Sergeant

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
03.2020 - 09.2024
  • Leads assigned subdistrict in the conduct of inspections for boating, hunting, and fishing law violations to enforce wildlife and boating laws, proclamations, and rules and regulations.
  • Conducts Field Training for new probationary officers. Uses LEFTA Shield program to create Daily Observation Reports detailing the probationary officer's progress during their probationary period.
  • Leads assigned subordinates in complex investigations of wildlife and boating law violations. Assist in the preparation of search warrants, case files, and courtroom testimony.

Wildlife Officer

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
09.2011 - 03.2020
  • Patrols assigned county to monitor and verify compliance with wildlife, boating, pollution, litter, and other applicable laws.
  • Prepares case files and presents testimony for court proceedings.
  • Conducts R3 programs in the assigned county to educate the general public in all things wildlife and wildlife law enforcement.
  • Conducts Hunter Education and Boater Education classes in the assigned county.
  • Operates and maintains a variety of Agency-issued equipment, such as trucks, boats, ATVs, firearms, and electronic equipment.

Department Supervisor

Gander Mountain, Jackson TN
06.2009 - 08.2011
  • Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with business needs, factoring in process, employee knowledge, and customer demands.
  • Set and managed schedules to give proper coverage to required areas and meet customer service demands.
  • Interviewed, hired, and trained new employees for sales positions.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology

University of Tennessee-Martin
08.2009

Skills

  • TEMA ESL representative for TWRA in West Tennessee
  • Mississippi Flyway LE Committee representative for TWRA

Training

  • TBI Criminal Investigations School Certified
  • Wicklander-Zulawski Criminal Interview and Interrogation Advanced Workshop Techniques
  • Wicklander-Zulawski Criminal Interview and Interrogation Techniques
  • Sabre Law Enforcement Aerosol Instructor (OC)
  • Firearms Instructor
  • Active Shooter Response Level I Certified
  • Active Shooter Response Level II Certified
  • Boat GPS Forensics Course Certified

Timeline

Wildlife Captain

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
09.2024 - Current

Wildlife Sergeant

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
03.2020 - 09.2024

Wildlife Officer

Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency
09.2011 - 03.2020

Department Supervisor

Gander Mountain, Jackson TN
06.2009 - 08.2011

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology

University of Tennessee-Martin
Matt Canada