Robert Hobkirk
Bad Axe,MI
Summary
My objective is to continue to develop positive trusting relationships with officers, to help them develop professionally, and to be true to the mission and strategic plan of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
A/District Law Supervisor
MI DNR, Law Enforcement Division
04.2026 - Current
- Supervised daily operations of law enforcement activities in District 6.
- Facilitated collaboration among district officers, local agencies, and the public to ensure professional service.
- Managed budget for district, maintaining expenses within allocated funds.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints on officers requiring management-level involvement.
- Worked with area supervisors to monitor employee productivity to ensure proper coaching and feedback.
- Ensure department and division policies and objectives are met.
- Conducted bi-weekly meetings to ensure that the supervisory team is working cohesively.
- Streamlined operational procedures to increase the efficiency of the district and decrease the burden on district officers.
- Fostered a positive work environment with the goal of increasing team morale.
- Communicated with upper management to ensure prompt transfer of information.
- Led bi-weekly supervisor team meeting and district meetings to share information and plan future activity.
Area Law Supervisor
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, District 6, Area 2
11.2000 - Current
- Oversaw area officers to ensure effective performance.
- Evaluate the performance of officers and provide meaningful feedback
- Acknowledge officers for outstanding performance and recommend commendations when justified
- Counsel officers when performance is borderline or below division standards
- Review officers' daily activity reports, incident reports, and timesheets for detail and accuracy in accordance with department policy and procedure
- Managed the district's equipment inventory by tracking, maintaining, and acquiring schedule A equipment.
- Make purchases at the approval of DLS in accordance with purchasing guidelines
- Participate in quarterly budget review to assure efficient spending of district budget
- Engage with district operational planning and work planning
- Track inspections and investigations assigned by District Secretary to area officers
- Assist with planning of district equipment days including purchasing of supplies
- Facilitate quarterly area meetings and participate in district meeting presentations
- (promoted April 21, 2019)
Conservation Officer
MI DNR, Law Enforcement Division
11.2000 - Current
- Enforced laws and rules related to hunting, fishing, trapping, and recreational activity.
- General law enforcement in assigned district as well as Belle Isle State Park.
- Communicated with stakeholders and members of the public to discuss and provide education on conservation law enforcement.
- Attended public outreach events to promote the department and educate the public on conservation rules and regulations.
- Prepared written reports to provide to local prosecutors in legal proceedings.
- Worked closely with local law enforcement agencies.
Education
Certifiable Law Enforcement Officer -
Northeastern Basic Police Academy, Delta College
Bay City, MI05-1997
Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Concentration in Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, Michigan12-1996
Lake Superior State University
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan12-1992
Skills
- Supervisor Academy Series, Cohort 23, March 2020/April 2021
- DeWolf & Associates, First Line Supervision - Transition to Administration, August 2020
- International Association of Chiefs of Police, First-Line Leadership, March - April 2021
AWARDS
- Association of Midwest Fish and Game Law Enforcement Officers, 2018 Officer of the Year
- Shikar Safari, 2017 Conservation Officer of the Year
- Michigan DNR Waterfowl Enforcement Officer of the Year, 2015/2016
- Two time recipient of the MDNR Law Enforcement Division Lifesaving Award
INSTRUCTOR AND COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS: (former)
- Field Training Officer
- Precision Driving Instructor
- Firearms Instructor
- Basic Marine Instructor
- Charter Boat Dockside Inspector
- Vehicle Committee Member
Timeline
A/District Law Supervisor
MI DNR, Law Enforcement Division
04.2026 - Current
Conservation Officer
MI DNR, Law Enforcement Division
11.2000 - Current
Area Law Supervisor
Michigan Department of Natural Resources Law Enforcement Division, District 6, Area 2
11.2000 - Current
Certifiable Law Enforcement Officer -
Northeastern Basic Police Academy, Delta College
Bachelor of Science - Sociology - Concentration in Criminal Justice, Substance Abuse Education, Prevention, and Rehabilitation
Central Michigan University
Lake Superior State University