ANDREW RUSH
Jackson
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and healthcare, skilled in crisis negotiation and emergency response coordination. Proven ability to achieve peaceful resolutions in high-stakes situations while mentoring new team members. Has an extensive medical background. Committed to enhancing organizational effectiveness through strong interpersonal skills and adaptable leadership. Tenacious and goal driven.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Negotiator
Crisis Negotiator
07.2022 - Current
- Respond to hostage, barricaded subject, and high-risk crisis situations.
- Utilize de-escalation and communication strategies to achieve peaceful resolutions.
- Coordinate with command staff, tactical teams, and emergency responders during critical incidents.
Deputy Sheriff
Madison County
11.2021 - Current
- Patrol assigned areas and respond to calls for service across Madison County.
- Enforce state and local laws while protecting life and property.
- Conduct criminal and civil investigations.
- Serve court documents such as orders of protection and arrest warrants.
- Currently serve as a Field Training Officer.
Lead Surgical Support Technician
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2021
- Oversaw patient procedure preparation and ensured surgical supply readiness for successful operations.
- Led daily operations for surgical support staff, ensuring efficiency in a fast-paced hospital environment.
- Trained and mentored new employees, enhancing their understanding of procedures and expectations.
- Assisted in medical procedures and took call overnight.
Education
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Emergency Management
The University of Memphis
12-2021
High School Diploma -
Jackson Christian School
01-2011
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Response coordination
- Criminal Investigations
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Negotiation Techniques
- Community Policing
- Team leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Training and Mentorship
Training
- Radar/Lidar certified, 12/08/21
- DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, 03/07/22-03/09/22
- Basic Crisis Negotiation Course, 08/22/22-08/26/22
- Crisis Intervention Training, 10/17/22-10/21/22
- Sexual Assault Investigation by LEIC, 11/07/22-11/08/22
- De-Escalation for Today's Officer: Advancing Community Policing and Procedural Justice- by St. Petersburg College, 07/11/23-07/13/23
- Interview and Interrogation- by Regional Counter Drug Training Academy, 08/07/23-08/11/23
- Advanced Interview and Interrogation -by Regional Counter Drug Training Academy, 07/29/24- 08/02/24
- Advanced Roadside Impairment Detection Enforcement- by THSO, 08/19/24-08/21/24
- Basic Criminal Investigations -by LEIC 04/06/26-04/10/26
Timeline
Crisis Negotiator
Crisis Negotiator
07.2022 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Madison County
11.2021 - Current
Lead Surgical Support Technician
Jackson-Madison County General Hospital
05.2013 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Professional Studies - Emergency Management
The University of Memphis
High School Diploma -
Jackson Christian School