Caleb Watts
Lockhart
Summary
Motivated emergency services professional with lifelong exposure to fire and public safety operations. Raised in a fire-service family and actively involved in public safety from a young age. Experienced in law enforcement, incident response, and ICS/NIMS operations. Skilled in communication, documentation, coordination, and performing effectively under pressure. Brings real-world emergency experience and a strong understanding of first responder culture to support preparedness, response, and recovery missions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer / Jailer
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office
01.2023 - Current
- Maintain safety and security in high-pressure environments while adhering to emergency procedures.
- Use de-escalation, communication, and conflict resolution techniques during critical incidents.
- Complete detailed documentation, reports, and logs with accuracy.
- Coordinate with multiple departments and assist during emergency situations.
Customer Service Associate
Chisholm Trail BBQ
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Delivered customer-focused service in a high-volume environment.
- Ensured accuracy and efficiency in transactions and service operations.
- Supported team duties and contributed to workflow improvements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School
Lockhart, TX01.2022
Skills
- Incident Command System (ICS/NIMS) Knowledge
- Emergency Response & Scene Safety
- Communication & Public Interaction
- Multi-Agency Coordination
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Team Leadership & Reliability
Accomplishments
- Received Intermediate Jailers certification after 2 years of employment for completing over 1200 hours of continuing education training.
- Acknowledged for extraordinary service by supervisors and clients.
- Attained ICS 100/200/700/800 certifications
Certification
- FEMA ICS 100 – Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA ICS 200 – Basic Incident Command System
- FEMA IS 700 – National Incident Management System (NIMS)
- FEMA IS 800 – National Response Framework (NRF)
Emergency Services & Community Involvement
- Lifelong Emergency Services Background
- Raised in a fire-service family with early exposure to emergency operations and responder culture.
- Father has served as a volunteer firefighter since 2003, providing consistent involvement in fire service environments.
- Developed familiarity with emergency procedures, teamwork, and operational discipline from a young age.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Correctional Officer / Jailer
Caldwell County Sheriff’s Office
01.2023 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Chisholm Trail BBQ
05.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Lockhart High School