Tyler Willen
Leitchfield
Summary
Professional with strong background in maritime operations and enforcement. Skilled in compliance inspections, safety protocols, and law enforcement procedures. Known for strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Consistently reliable, with proven track record of achieving results and maintaining high standards. Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures, focusing on maintaining order and protecting citizens. Utilizes strategic problem-solving and effective communication to handle diverse situations. Track record of building strong community relationships and ensuring compliance with legal standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Game Warden
Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Resources
01.2023 - Current
- Enforced state and federal regulations to protect natural resources.
- Collaborated with law enforcement on investigations related to poaching and illegal hunting.
- Provided educational outreach programs to promote wildlife conservation awareness.
- Developed incident reports detailing violations, ensuring proper documentation for legal proceedings.
- Conducted research on emerging trends or issues relevant to the field of wildlife conservation, applying findings to inform decision-making processes in daily work activities.
- Conducted thorough investigations on poaching incidents, leading to the apprehension of violators.
- Implemented effective patrol strategies to reduce illegal hunting activities within assigned areas.
Petty Officer First Class
USCG TIGER SHARK
06.2020 - 12.2022
- Operations Petty Officer aboard USCGC TIGER SHARK.
- Training Petty Officer
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Lead Boarding Officer
- Conducted 150 boardings resulting in over 300 violations.
- Lead Boarding Officer on landmark case off the coast of Louisiana resulting in 05 smugglers detained, 24 migrants detained, and 24 kilos of cocaine seized.
- Led team in operational readiness drills, enhancing crew performance and mission success.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering development and improving team efficiency.
Petty Officer Second Class/ Third Class
USCG Marine Safety Unit Paducah
01.2015 - 06.2020
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Lead Boarding Officer
- Small Boat Operator
- Conducted over 500 law enforcement boardings resulting in over 800 safety violations, 10 Boating under the influence cases, and assisted in several rescue and recovery missions.
- Trained junior personnel in safety protocols, promoting adherence to best practices and enhancing team performance.
- Developed standard operating procedures for vessel operations, streamlining processes and ensuring consistency across teams.
- Implemented risk assessment strategies, strengthening operational readiness and safeguarding personnel during missions.
- Coordinated logistics support for deployment readiness operations, ensuring all necessary resources were available when needed.
Seaman
USCGC Steelhead
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Lead Seaman
- Lead multiple maintenance projects that resulted in successful preservation of USCGC STEELHEAD.
- Conducted multiple law enforcement boardings.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
Lexington, KY05-2024
No Degree - Police Academy
Department of Criminal Justice Training Center
Richmond, KY07-2023
Maritime Law Enforcement Instructor - undefined
FLETC
North Charleston, SC01.2019
FLETC Boarding Officer Ashore
Charleston, SC03-2018
Maritime Law Enforcement - undefined
FLETC
North Charleston, SC01.2017
Boatswain’s Mate - undefined
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown
Yorktown, VA01.2015
undefined
USCG Training Center
Cape May, NJ01.2013
High School - undefined
Grayson County High School
Leitchfield, KY01.2012
Skills
- Decision Making
- Security Awareness
- Law enforcement
- Team building
- Team management
- Supervision
- Organization
- Effective Communication
- Stamina
- Boat Operations
- Law Enforcement Operations
- Law Enforcement Practices
- Leadership
- Honesty
- Boating safety
- Fisheries management
- Time management
- Professionalism
- Criminal justice knowledge
- Emergency response
Certification
- Deck Watch Officer
- Small Boat Coxswain
- Federal Maritime Law Enforcement Officer
- Law Enforcement Instructor
- Fisheries Law Enforcement Officer
- Federal Law Enforcement Officer Ashore
- Firearms Marksman Coach
Timeline
Game Warden
Kentucky Department Of Fish And Wildlife Resources
01.2023 - Current
Petty Officer First Class
USCG TIGER SHARK
06.2020 - 12.2022
Petty Officer Second Class/ Third Class
USCG Marine Safety Unit Paducah
01.2015 - 06.2020
Seaman
USCGC Steelhead
01.2014 - 09.2014
Maritime Law Enforcement Instructor - undefined
FLETC
Maritime Law Enforcement - undefined
FLETC
Boatswain’s Mate - undefined
U.S. Coast Guard Training Center Yorktown
undefined
USCG Training Center
High School - undefined
Grayson County High School
Associate of Applied Science -
Bluegrass Community And Technical College
No Degree - Police Academy
Department of Criminal Justice Training Center
FLETC Boarding Officer Ashore
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