Aaron McMahen
Camden,AR
Summary
Resourceful Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Energetic Emergency Medical Technician Basic responds to dispatch instructions and drives emergency vehicle to specified locations to administer life support in pre-hospital settings. Assesses nature and extent of injury or illness to establish and prioritize medical procedures. Self-motivated in providing highest quality care with desire to learn and succeed. Certified, entry-level Emergency Medical Technician with educational background adept at learning processes associated with assessing emergencies and delivering exceptional problem-solving and decision-making processes. Highly-skilled emergency services professional calmly and quickly assesses medical situations. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Committed professional with a solid history of accomplishment in helping people handle emotionally-charged, life-threatening and dangerous situations. Knowledgeable about dispatch procedures and policies. Successful at keeping callers calm and gathering required information to support police and other first responder actions. Reads maps, understands tracking information and provides timely updates to field personnel.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrolman
Fordyce Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in Fordyce Arkansas.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Deputy Jailer
Ouachita County Sheriff's Office
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent dangerous and inappropriate activities, supervising over 150 inmates simultaneously.
- Utilized weapons, handcuffs and physical force to maintain discipline and order among prisoners.
- Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
- Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
- Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Created and maintained arrest files on inmates processed through jail.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifenet
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Ouachita County Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Determined medical and safety requirements at emergency scene by assessing medical status of ill or injured persons.
- Administered basic life and advanced life support to patients at scene, en route to hospital and pre-hospital settings.
- Remained up to date with current standards of care, equipment functions and certifications, licenses and registrations.
- Protected self and others to prevent risk of communicable diseases and comply with safety regulations and procedures.
- Responded to emergencies by choosing route, observing traffic conditions and avoiding dangerous situations by maintaining communications with dispatcher.
- Removed victims from vehicles or scene of accident or catastrophe and assisted in transfer to receiving facilities.
- Completed and submitted field care report, patient billing and trip ticket and daily driver unit checkout form to facilitate record-keeping requirements.
- Leveraged defibrillator, oxygen, suction devices, CPR and other procedures and medications to provide advanced medical care.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care.
- Restocked ambulance with proper equipment such as vents, ET tubes, medication and IV pump tubing to maintain optimum inventory.
- Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation.
- Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
- Triaged patients in emergency situations based on life-threatening needs and delegated tasks to better provide treatment to maximum patients at once.
- Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information.
Emergency Dispatcher
Pafford EMS
07.2016 - 02.2018
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses.
- Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
- Answered calls from automatic routing system and took basic information from callers.
- Automated document flow by ensuring logbooks and fire, accident and emergency reports were maintained with 100% accuracy.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Education
Basic Police Academy - Criminal Justice
ALETA
East Camden, AR04.2023
Emergency Medical Technion - Emergency Medical Technology
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR12.2018
High School Diploma -
Victory Christian
Camden, AR05.2011
Skills
- Court Testifying
- Emergency Situations
- Medical Emergency Response
- Tactical Deployment
- Arresting Individuals
- Effective Working Relationships
- Medical Assistance
- Information Verification
- Reading Comprehension
- Critical Thinking
- Active Listening
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
Certification
- EMT - Certified Emergency Medical Technician
- EMD - Emergency Medical Dispatch
Timeline
Patrolman
Fordyce Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Deputy Jailer
Ouachita County Sheriff's Office
09.2020 - 01.2023
Emergency Medical Technician
Lifenet
06.2020 - 09.2020
Emergency Medical Technician Basic
Ouachita County Medical Center
02.2018 - 06.2020
Emergency Dispatcher
Pafford EMS
07.2016 - 02.2018
Basic Police Academy - Criminal Justice
ALETA
Emergency Medical Technion - Emergency Medical Technology
South Arkansas Community College
High School Diploma -
Victory Christian