Christopher McGahee
Altoona,AL
Summary
Qualified APOST-C law enforcement officer with over 15 years of experience in law enforcement. Excellent leadership, decision-making and records management abilities with expertise in road patrol and administrative roles. Familiar with Marshall County and surrounding areas. Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in time management, working under pressure, and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking with strong ability in law enforcement. Highly organized, proactive, and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Chief of Police
Douglas Police Department
Douglas, AL
04.2004 - 12.2012
- Assisted in the development and implementation of strategic plans for the police department.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of subordinate officers to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and policies.
- Developed training programs for new recruits regarding use of force, firearms safety, and other topics.
- Directed daily operations of patrol division, including scheduling shifts and approving overtime requests.
- Supervised field operations, including responding to emergency calls and coordinating special events security.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate joint activities such as crime prevention initiatives.
- Coordinated responses to major incidents such as natural disasters.
- Built professional relationships with officers and supervisors to enhance communication.
- Strengthened public relations through field, office and event interactions.
Road Deputy
Blount County Sheriff's Office
Oneonta, AL
05.2013 - 12.2022
- Conducted traffic stops for violations of state laws and local ordinances.
- Initiated investigations into suspicious persons, vehicles, or activities in assigned areas.
- Provided emergency medical services including CPR, first aid, and other life-saving measures.
- Responded to calls from the public for assistance with a variety of issues.
- Assisted with disaster relief efforts such as flood control, fire suppression, hazardous materials containment.
- Investigated motor vehicle crashes to determine causes and collect evidence.
- Interviewed victims and witnesses to gather details about incidents or crimes committed against them.
- Prepared detailed reports on all incidents handled during shift.
- Performed routine maintenance checks on patrol vehicle prior to beginning shift.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL05-2004
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Snead State Community College
Boaz, AL05-2003
Skills
- Report Writing
- Firearms proficiency
- Traffic Management
- Crime scene management
- Tactical Operations
- First-aid and CPR
- Defensive Tactics
- Search and seizure
- Crowd Control
- Community policing
- Radio communication
- Arrest techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Public disturbance resolution
- Court Testimony
- Civil and criminal laws
- Crime investigation discovery
- Witness communication
- Subpoena delivery
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Prisoner Transport
- Accident investigation
Certification
- APOSTC
- Traffic Homicide Investigation
- Drager
- NCIC training
- LETS
- MOVE
Timeline
Road Deputy
Blount County Sheriff's Office
05.2013 - 12.2022
Assistant Chief of Police
Douglas Police Department
04.2004 - 12.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Jacksonville State University
Associate of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Snead State Community College
- APOSTC
- Traffic Homicide Investigation
- Drager
- NCIC training
- LETS
- MOVE
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