Caitlin Purkey
Summary
Highly organized individual with experience in emergency response and law enforcement, possessing a deep understanding of emergency protocols and strong ability to remain calm in high stress situations while providing adequate resources to responders and citizens.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
911 Dispatcher
Washington County Emergency Communications
10.2022 - Current
- Dispatch appropriate resources to respond to emergency situations in a timely manner
- Demonstrated effective problem solving skills while multitasking
- Maintained calm and professional during high pressure situations
- Quickly identified critical details from incoming calls that enabled responders to arrive quickly on scene.
Detention Officer
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - 07.2022
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using appropriate de-escalation techniques
- Conducted security checks within the facility to ensure compliance with safety standards
- Performed regular cell inspections to identify any potential safety issues
- Maintained records of inmate activities and behavior.
Paralegal
Law Offices of Tony Seaton & Associates, PLLC
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Managed and coordinated multiple projects while ensuring timely completion
- Prepared legal documents and filed them in court
- Maintained contact with clients to ensure that all deadlines were met throughout the legal process
- Assist with trial preparation activities such as document management, witness coordination and exhibits.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN05.2021
Skills
- Customer service
- Communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Microsoft applications
- Documentation review
- Emergency Mobile Command Posts
Personal Information
Caitlin Purkey
purkeycm@icloud.com
423-754-3619
Additional Information
Additional Info:
- Experience shadowing and working with the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Crime Scene Investigation Unit, specifically with photographing and logging evidence.
- Currently obtaining the Crime Scene Investigation certification through the International Association for Identification
Timeline
911 Dispatcher
Washington County Emergency Communications
10.2022 - Current
Detention Officer
Buncombe County Sheriff's Office
11.2021 - 07.2022
Paralegal
Law Offices of Tony Seaton & Associates, PLLC
04.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Criminology
East Tennessee State University
Similar Profiles
Andrew GroshAndrew Grosh
911 Emergency Dispatcher at Washington County MD Emergency Services911 Emergency Dispatcher at Washington County MD Emergency Services
Katlynn WhitakerKatlynn Whitaker
Emergency Dispatch Supervisor at Stokes County Emergency CommunicationsEmergency Dispatch Supervisor at Stokes County Emergency Communications
Sara StroudSara Stroud
911 Dispatcher at Saline County Emergency Communications911 Dispatcher at Saline County Emergency Communications