Matt Lackey
New Mexico Department of Wildlife
Farmington
11
years of professional experience
Sergeant directing district law enforcement work across wildlife patrol, conflict response, and public contact. Coordinates officers, reinforces investigative standards, and supports evidence handling, procurement, and instructional needs in the field. Brings a steady leadership style grounded in problem solving and relationship building.
Work History
Belen District Corporal
6 Years 7 Months- Review [number] incident reports weekly to track field activity, identify follow-up needs, and support timely response.
- Serve as Field Training Officer, guiding new personnel on procedures, decision-making, and field expectations.
- Maintain evidence handling standards, documenting chain of custody and supporting accurate case records.
- Coordinate procurement requests, instructor-led training, and district support tasks with reliability and attention to detail.
Farmington Supervisory Sergeant
2 Years 3 Months- Supervise daily wildlife enforcement operations across assigned patrol areas and provide clear direction to staff.
- Review case details, witness statements, and enforcement actions for accuracy before submission.
- Coordinate patrol coverage, response priorities, and officer assignments based on current field conditions.
- Deliver instructor-led guidance on enforcement procedures, safety practices, and report preparation for staff development.
Socorro District Officer
4 Years 1 Month- Responded to wildlife and human conflict calls, applying incident response and problem resolution to calm situations.
- Taught hunter education sessions and adapted instructor-led training for varied public audiences.
- Maintained evidence handling records and organized case notes to support accurate district documentation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Management
Skills
Decision-making
Active listening
Attention to detail
Problem resolution
Team management
Conflict resolution
Incident response
Evidence handling
Public safety enforcement
Instructor-led training
Field training officer duties
Procurement coordination
Timeline
Farmington Supervisory Sergeant
New Mexico Department of Wildlife
07.2024 - CurrentRead More
Belen District Corporal
New Mexico Game And Fish
03.2020 - CurrentRead More
Socorro District Officer
New Mexico Game And Fish
02.2016 - 03.2020Read More
West Texas A&M University
Bachelor of Science from Wildlife Management
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