Brandon Knutson

I currently serve as a Corporal on patrol.

• Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
• Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
• Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
• Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
• Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
• Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
• Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
• Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
• Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
• Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
• Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
• Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
• Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
• Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
• Provided testimony in court proceedings.
• Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
• Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.

• Maintained high levels of personal accountability by meeting strict standards for grooming, uniform appearance, punctuality, and conduct at all times.
• Provided first aid and medical assistance to injured personnel during high-stress combat situations.
• Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
• Responded to emergencies with speed, efficiency, and knowledgeable assistance.
• Led basic reconnaissance operations and reported enemy movements to commanding officers.
• Enhanced team efficiency by conducting regular training sessions and performance evaluations.
• Led squad through rigorous physical fitness routines to increase overall strength, endurance, and discipline.
• Improved unit readiness by maintaining accurate inventory of equipment, weapons, and supplies.
• Managed logistical support for the platoon during field exercises and deployments, ensuring timely delivery of necessary resources.
• Trained teams on emergency situation preparedness and integration of tactical planning, equipment maintenance and weapon use.
• Maintained secure communication systems to relay information to and from command teams.

• Upheld a clean working environment by properly organizing tools, cables, slings, chains after every shift ensuring easy access when needed.
• Operated overhead, gantry and remote control cranes in according to safety processes and established procedures.
• Assisted in training new crane operators, sharing expertise and fostering a culture of safety within the team.
• Consistently met daily production goals through effective time management skills while also focusing on safety precautions.
• Maintained detailed records of completed tasks, providing essential documentation for future reference or regulatory compliance purposes.
• Performed critical lifts requiring expert precision, showcasing exceptional knowledge of weight limitations and balance points for different load types.
• Achieved timely completion of job assignments, adhering to strict project deadlines and customer requirements.
• Cross-trained in maintenance, heat treat induction of metals and OSHA safety standards to help team meet production needs.
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills during unexpected situations, quickly adapting to changes and making informed decisions under pressure.
• Enhanced productivity with efficient material handling and precise load placement during various construction projects.
• Minimized accidents by consistently complying with OSHA regulations and industry best practices for crane operations.