Brendan Brooks
Ventress,LA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Technician
Acadian Ambulance Service
Baton Rouge Louisiana
11.2023 - Current
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Trained new technicians on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across the team.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Maintained compliance with regulatory standards and safety requirements.
- Observed equipment operation to diagnose and troubleshoot reported issues.
Police Officer
Addis Police Department
Addis, LA
11.2021 - 11.2023
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
Police Officer
New Roads Police Department
New Roads, LA
06.2021 - 11.2021
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Nan Ya Plastics Plant
Batchelor, LA
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Installed electrical conduit and wiring for power, controls, and lighting.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks to verify proper working condition of electrical panels and conduits.
- Tested wiring and other system parts for electrical flow and function.
- Installed, adjusted and calibrated electrical equipment and instrumentation to maintain proper performance.
- Inspected and tested machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
- Disassembled broken, defective, and worn out equipment to aid with repairs.
- Diagnosed problems with electrical systems and rewired components to restore safe flow of electricity.
- Tested, troubleshot, and calibrated equipment in shop and field.
Deckhand
D&S Marine Service
Gray, LA
12.2019 - 06.2020
- Followed safety protocols and procedures to prevent accidents.
- Inspected and maintained deck equipment and supplies.
- Moored vessels to wharfs with proper use of correct lines.
- Maintained ship generators and engines in top condition with regular preventive and predictive work.
- Inspected and tested vessels while under normal and special operating conditions to identify concerns.
- Evaluated vessels prior to departure, documented concerns and coordinated timely repairs.
- Troubleshot and resolved mechanical problems with various systems and equipment.
- Assisted with maintenance of fuel systems and associated components.
Maintenance Worker
Turner Industries
Baton Rouge, LA
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Used problem-solving skills to alleviate issues efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Conducted regular inspections of equipment to promptly identify issues that could cause machinery malfunctions.
- Followed work orders and specifications for machine and equipment replacement, repair, or maintenance.
- Trained new maintenance personnel to safely and properly use equipment and tools and apply best practices.
- Completed daily, weekly, and monthly checklists on equipment to maintain records of scheduled maintenance procedures.
14E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Op/Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
Camp Carrol South Korea
05.2017 - 04.2019
- Diagnosed mechanical failures to determine and delegate corrective actions.
- Maintained cleanliness, safety and efficiency of garage and workplace.
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and online knowledge bases/TM's Technical Manuals.
- Performed routine and scheduled maintenance services along with PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services.
- Wrote work orders and updated accounts in workshop computer.
- Delegated jobs to subordinates and monitored quality of work.
Education
General Studies
U.S. Army
Camp Carrol South KoreaHigh School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School
Aberdeen, MS05.2016
Skills
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Legal Compliance
- Criminal Investigations
- Integrity and Honesty
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Report Writing
- Emergency planning
Certification
- Active Secret Security Clearance
- Racial Profiling - 2023 Training - 04/11/2023
- Preventing Sexual Harassment - 2023 Training - 04/11/2023
- Pursuit & Emergency Driving (Evoc) Training - 08/03/2023
- Cybersecurity 2023 Training - 04/11/2023
- Basic Life Support (CPR/First Aid) Training - 02/14/2022
- AIT Advanced Individual Training 14 E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Operator/Maintainer - 2017
Timeline
Technician
Acadian Ambulance Service
11.2023 - Current
Police Officer
Addis Police Department
11.2021 - 11.2023
Police Officer
New Roads Police Department
06.2021 - 11.2021
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Nan Ya Plastics Plant
12.2020 - 05.2021
Deckhand
D&S Marine Service
12.2019 - 06.2020
Maintenance Worker
Turner Industries
05.2019 - 10.2019
14E Patriot Fire Control Enhanced Op/Maintenance Mechanic Supervisor
U.S. Army Active Duty
05.2017 - 04.2019
General Studies
U.S. Army
High School Diploma -
Aberdeen High School