Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Certification
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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, MS
12.2016

No Degree - General Studies

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Wiggins, MS

Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
08.2014

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
Brent Mitchell