Amanda VanZanten
Buckley,WA
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with extensive experience at City of Enumclaw, adept in conflict resolution and mental health support. Demonstrated success in crisis management and student engagement as a School Resource Officer. Skilled in emergency response and adaptability, with a proven track record of fostering safety and compliance in high-stress environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City of Enumclaw
05.2016 - Current
- Held Position as School Resource Officer from January 2019-March 2020 and January 2024- Present.
- Held Position as Detective from March 2020-August 2024.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants while conducting preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
Firearms Instructor
City of Enumclaw
10.2018 - Current
- Educating officers on firearms safety rules, proper handling, storage and usage to ensure safe operation and prevent accidents.
- Overseeing live-fire exercises on shooting ranges, monitoring for safety violations, instructing fundementals and providing on-the-spot corrections and feedback.
- Adapting instruction to meet the needs of law enforcement to comply with Superior Court and Washington State training standards.
Assistant Fastpitch Coach
Auburn Riverside High School
03.2017 - 09.2017
- Motivated athletes to become stronger, positive athletes while promoting sportsmanship, self-discipline and teamwork among players.
- Designing practice session that focus on skill development in area such as batting, pitching, fielding and base-running.
- Ensuring players understand fastpitch/softball rules and game strategies, including offensive and defensive tactics, situational awareness and decision-making.
- Offered constructive feedback to player to help reach goals while developing relationships and provide ongoing support in academics and athletics.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Charles Town, WV03.2025
No Degree - Sports Management
Idaho State University
Pocatello, IDNo Degree - General Studies
University of Washington
Seattle, WAHigh School Diploma -
Auburn Riverside High School
Auburn, WA06.2009
Skills
- Student Engagement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Mental Health Support
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- Multitasking
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Time management abilities
- Goal Setting
- Honest and Dependable
Timeline
Firearms Instructor
City of Enumclaw
10.2018 - Current
Assistant Fastpitch Coach
Auburn Riverside High School
03.2017 - 09.2017
Police Officer
City of Enumclaw
05.2016 - Current
No Degree - Criminal Justice
American Military University
No Degree - Sports Management
Idaho State University
No Degree - General Studies
University of Washington
High School Diploma -
Auburn Riverside High School