Brent Thacker
Canton,GA
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff offering 16 years of experience in law enforcement landscape. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety through patrol details and during community events. Resourceful worker with a commitment to integrity and honesty.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - Current
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
- Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
- Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 80+ inmates and guards.
- Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
General Manager
Sidelines Grille
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Managed store cash intake with high accuracy and prepared daily bank deposits.
- Placed new inventory orders and oversaw correct restocking procedures to maintain operational output.
- Supervised critical budget implementations, employee reviews, training and scheduling for projects.
- Applied knowledge of coverage needs and individual employee strengths to produce successful team schedules.
- Motivated and led team members to work together to achieve targets.
- Disciplined and maintained staff to deliver hospitable, professional service reflecting business initiatives.
- Fostered performance-oriented environment focused on promoting team collaboration, personal accountability and long-term business success.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
Police Officer, Corporal
Smyrna Police Department
11.2000 - 11.2013
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
- Prepared investigative reports and sketches to support criminal research.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
Education
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
SNHU
New Hampshire, OHHigh School Diploma -
Lassiter High School
Marietta, GA05.1991
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident Response
- Emergency Response
- Decision-Making
- Officer Training
Certification
- Certified SWAT Team Command Leadership, NTOA
- Field Training Officer
- Swat Level II
- CIT
- Instructor
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Pickens County Sheriff's Office
01.2023 - Current
General Manager
Sidelines Grille
06.2021 - 01.2023
Police Officer, Corporal
Smyrna Police Department
11.2000 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Cyber Security
SNHU
High School Diploma -
Lassiter High School
- Certified SWAT Team Command Leadership, NTOA
- Field Training Officer
- Swat Level II
- CIT
- Instructor
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