Brandon Johnson
Winter Haven
Summary
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, ready to excel in this role. Skilled in public safety, conflict resolution, and criminal investigations, consistently achieving results through effective teamwork and adaptability. Strong communicator and problem solver with focus on maintaining community trust and ensuring justice. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in meeting ever-changing demands.
Experienced with law enforcement and public safety. Utilizes strong communication to manage community relations and conflict resolution. Track record of maintaining order while ensuring public safety through effective patrolling.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff – Uniformed Patrol
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Winter Haven, FL
04.2007 - Current
- Deputy Sheriff – Uniformed Patrol – 13 Years.
- High Liability Training Coordinator for The Professional Development Division – 5 Years.
- Special Weapons And Tactics (SWAT) – February 2009 – February 2023 - Leadership Positions held – Van and Equipment Coordinator, Sergeant of Arms, Assistant Squad Leader.
High Liability Training Coordinator
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Bartow, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Developed and implemented training programs for law enforcement personnel.
- Coordinated logistical aspects of training sessions, ensuring resource availability and facility readiness.
- Evaluated training effectiveness through participant feedback and performance assessments.
- Collaborated with subject matter experts to create engaging training materials and curricula.
- Managed scheduling and registration processes for training events, optimizing attendance rates.
- Analyzed training needs assessments to identify skill gaps within the organization.
- Mentored junior staff in instructional techniques and program delivery methods.
- Led initiatives to enhance training practices, increasing overall departmental competency levels.
- Maintained accurate records of employee participation in training events, tracking progress towards learning objectives.
- Collaborated with department managers to design customized training plans aligned with organizational goals.
- Developed engaging instructional materials, including presentations, handouts, and interactive activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Wales High School
Lake Wales, FL05-2002
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Interview techniques
- Crime investigation
- Traffic enforcement
- Public safety
- Patrol operations
Accomplishments
Participated in multiple Law Enforcement missions which placed myself and team members in harms way. These missions resulted in the saving of civilian and Law Enforcement lives.
Certification
Instructor Certifications – FDLE Firearms Instructor, FDLE Patrol Rifle Instructor, FDLE Shotgun Instructor, Basic and Advanced Entry / Tactics Instructor, H&K MP5 Instructor, Simunitions (SIMS) Instructor, Live Fire Shoot House Instructor, Instructor Techniques, TEES Dignitary Protection course, Glock, Remington 870, and AR-15 armorer.
Adjunct Instructor for Polk State College, Kenneth C. Thompson Institute of Public Safety.
Leadership Courses – NTOA SWAT Command-Decision Making and Leadership I and II.
Interviews and Interrogations, Criminal Law, Case Preparations & Court Presentation, Middle Management.
AWARDS / ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Medal Of Valor, Life Saving Medal, Deputy Sheriff Of The Year Finalist 2020, Sheriff’s Commendations, District Commendations
Timeline
High Liability Training Coordinator
Polk County Sheriff's Office
11.2020 - Current
Deputy Sheriff – Uniformed Patrol
Polk County Sheriff's Office
04.2007 - Current
High School Diploma -
Lake Wales High School