Brent Mitchell
Canton,MS
Summary
Law enforcement professional with 10+ years of experience in dispatch, patrol, and investigative roles. Seeking a position in a community-focused department to enhance public safety, conduct thorough investigations, and engage effectively with the community.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dispatcher / Patrolman / Detective
Clinton Police Department
06.2015 - Current
- Respond to 911 and administrative calls, coordinating radio, computer, and public communications.
- Patrol 42 square miles of Clinton, reducing criminal activity through proactive policing.
- Conduct investigations for felony and misdemeanor cases; prepare and execute search warrants.
- Conducted regular patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing critical support to citizens in distress.
- Assisted in training new recruits on operational procedures and community engagement strategies.
- Documented incidents accurately, ensuring thorough reports for investigations and follow-ups.
- Detained suspects for investigation, gathering evidence and preparing detailed reports for successful prosecutions.
- Interview suspects, obtain confessions under Miranda, and secure physical/documentary evidence.
- De-escalate domestic disputes and enforce drug/DUI laws.
- Provide courtroom testimony contributing to successful prosecutions.
- Supervise and mentor junior staff during investigations, ensuring accountability and procedural compliance.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal cases, utilizing evidence collection and analysis techniques.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate multi-jurisdictional operations and intelligence sharing.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to gather critical information and establish case narratives.
- Developed strategic plans for surveillance operations, enhancing investigative effectiveness and efficiency.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
Assistant Manager
Food Depot
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Managed inventory, schedules, and supervised 10+ employees.
- Processed cash transactions and resolved customer complaints efficiently.
- Assisted with loss prevention and maintained operational compliance.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, reducing discrepancies in stock levels.
- Led weekly team meetings focused on performance metrics and operational improvements.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and minimizing discrepancies.
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Managed inventory levels to minimize stockouts while reducing overhead costs.
Stocker
Food Depot
02.2012 - 08.2014
- Managed inventory, schedules, and supervised 10+ employees.
- Processed cash transactions and resolved customer complaints efficiently.
- Assisted with loss prevention and maintained operational compliance.
- Stocked shelves efficiently to ensure product availability and organization.
- Assisted in inventory management by monitoring stock levels and conducting regular audits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS12.2016
No Degree - General Studies
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Wiggins, MSAssociates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS08.2014
Skills
- Law Enforcement: Patrol, investigations, evidence collection, search warrants, courtroom testimony, de-escalation, DUI/drug enforcement
- Communication: Public speaking, training, active listening, negotiation, report writing
- Leadership: Accountability, team management, leading by example, empowering staff
- Technical: Radio operations, computer dispatch systems, emergency response coordination
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Attention to detail
- Stress tolerance
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Customer relations
- Schedule coordination
- Route planning
- Customer relationship management
- Communication equipment operation
- Incident reporting
- Database updates
- Multitasking and organization
- ADSI proficiency
Accomplishments
Police Officer of the Year 2022
Top Cop Award 2025
Certification
Multiple Training Class Taking. Certificates available upon request
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Dispatcher / Patrolman / Detective
Clinton Police Department
06.2015 - Current
Assistant Manager
Food Depot
08.2014 - 05.2015
Stocker
Food Depot
02.2012 - 08.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The University of Southern Mississippi
No Degree - General Studies
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Hinds Community College