Amanda Watson
Crosby,Texas
Summary
I am hardworking and passionate worker who is ready to help this division achieve departmental goals.
Leader with strong background in guiding and managing teams. Known for strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with good time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant, Patrol / Canine Division
Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office
06.2023 - Current
- Work well in a team setting, providing support and guidance to deputies.
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Maintain weekly/daily scheduling
- Read/Revise and approve reports
Deputy/Corporal, Crime Interdiction Unit (CIU)/Canine Handler
Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office
01.2018 - Current
- As a member of this unit, we conduct uniform and undercover investigations as a team
- Narcotics interdiction with various local, state, and federal agencies
- Conduct organized crime investigations
- Search Warrants (Prepare and Execute)
- Surveillance operations
- Investigating, locating, and apprehending wanted fugitives
- Overseeing canine training records and reports, arranging veterinary appointments for all handlers, ordering food and supplies for all canine handlers
- Liaison for the handlers needs in regard to the care, training, and maintenance of their canines
Patrol Deputy
Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office
04.2016 - 01.2018
- As a patrol deputy I answered calls for service, investigated those calls, filed charges and made arrests
- Initiated traffic stops
- Initiated narcotic investigations stemming from a traffic stop
- Interacted with the community
- Responded to and investigated crashes
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Karen A. Blomstrom
12.2003 - 06.2015
- Acting Legal Assistant for a small legal firm
- Answered calls, scheduled client appointments, organized the attorney’s weekly calendar
- Assisted with client meetings, drafted and prepared legal documents for court proceedings
- Attended court hearings with the attorney as needed
Education
High School Diploma -
Houston Learning Academy
05.1998
San Jacinto College
Peace Officer License -
Houston Community College
03.2016
Skills
- Strong work ethic
- Team leadership
- Stress management
- Chaotic environment management
- Moral compass
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Verbal skills
- Instruction delivery
- Communication
- Expectation management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Accomplishments
- Recently completed the FBI LEEDA, Supervisor Leadership Institute course
- Completed several Command Presence Leadership Courses
Certification
- Basic Peace Officer License, 01/01/18
- Canine Handler Certification, 01/01/18
- NASBLA Certification, 01/01/20
- Boat Operator Certification, 01/01/20
- Basic Instructor Certification, 01/01/20
- Intermediate Peace Officer License, 01/01/20
- Advanced Peace Officer License, 01/01/22
Activities
- Spending time with family
- Mother of two children
- Avid CrossFit athlete
- Member of Crossroads Fellowship church
- Volunteer with the Down Syndrome Association of Houston
Timeline
Sergeant, Patrol / Canine Division
Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office
06.2023 - Current
Deputy/Corporal, Crime Interdiction Unit (CIU)/Canine Handler
Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office
01.2018 - Current
Patrol Deputy
Harris County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office
04.2016 - 01.2018
Legal Assistant
Law Office of Karen A. Blomstrom
12.2003 - 06.2015
San Jacinto College
Peace Officer License -
Houston Community College
High School Diploma -
Houston Learning Academy
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