Chad Yazzie
413 Saguaro Dr Gallup,NM
Summary
Police Officer with five years of experience, highly effective at taking direction from supervisors. Believes that willingness to learn, and emphasis on teamwork are essential qualities of successful law enforcement officers. Focused on maintaining strong relationships with coworkers, and community. Member of the Navajo Police SWAT team. Accountable for work, regardless of the outcome, and demonstrates a strong interest in contributing to success.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Navajo Nation
Window Rock, AZ
11.2019 - Current
- Protected citizens, and property by preventing crime. A proactive patrol officer enforcing state, tribal, and federal laws. Skilled in apprehending suspects through deescalation, or approved defensive tactics. Worked up to 12 hours regularly per shift during the day and night. Willing to work flexible and on-call hours.
- Able to follow detailed procedures, and maintain accuracy while gathering information from victims, suspects and witnesses during calls for service.
- Effectively worked in a high-risk, high-stress environment as a Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) operator. Trained to confront emergency, critical, and dangerous situations.
- Maintained psychological and physical requirements. Able to run with over 17lbs of personal protective equipment. Can easily carry, and lift 50lbs objects.
- Enforced local policies, and procedures while monitoring the ingress, and egress of large crowds for events on the Navajo Nation. Including but not limited to Navajo Nation Presidential inauguration, and the seven annual Navajo Nations fairs.
- Served as Sergeant-At-Arms during the 2024 Navajo Nation Council summer session. Controlled, and maintained orderly decorum.
- Responsible for maintaining routine records using computer programs including Microsoft Suite, and Cody. Records included reports, evidence logs, officer in training booklet, and recruit progress report.
- Maintained quarterly day, and night firearms qualifications at above a 90%. Effective at uniform, duty belt, SWAT equipment, Weapon systems, and patrol vehicle maintenance.
- Acquired and maintained all necessary certifications.
Police Officer Recruit
Navajo Police Window Rock
Chinle, AZ
04.2019 - 11.2019
- Learn basic skills and departmental procedures to become a sworn Police Officer.
- Pass weekly written tests, firearms qualifications for patrol rifle, shotgun, and sidearm.
- Pass Coopers and POPAT physical testing.
- Graduated from the Navajo Police Training Academy with Academic Award.
- Become familiar and proficient in tribal, state and federal laws and how it correlates in the court system and police work
- Kept all issued equipment and barracks/living area clean
- Passed all scenario based exams
Sales Associate
The Eclectic Cave
Albuquerque, NM
01.2015 - 07.2018
- Greeted customers and provided exceptional customer service.
- Assisted customers with product selection and utilized my knowledge to make suggestions best suited for the customer
- Organized and conducted weekly sanctioned Magic the Gathering Tournaments
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Computer Lab Monitor
University of New Mexico, NM
Albuquerque, NM
09.2014 - 05.2016
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff, and management.
- Managed laboratory software, and equipment rentals.
Education
Certificate of Completion -
Navajo Police Training Academy
Chinle, AZ11-2019
Gallup High School
Gallup, NM05.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NMSkills
- Search and Seizure Laws Familiarity
- Defense and Arrest Tactics (DAAT)
- Community Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Report Writing
- Problem-Solving
- Works well under high stress situations
- Trained in life saving techniques (CPR, First Aid, TCCC)
- Communications skills
Certification
- New Mexico POST Defensive Tactics Instructor
- Less Lethal and Chemical Munitions
- Axon Taser certified
- Glock Armorer Level 1
- Emergency and non-Emergency Vehicle Operations
- Radar/ Lidar certified
- Human Factors and Interview for Force Investigations
- Field Training Officer
Accomplishments
- Navajo Police Training Academy Class 54 Academic Award
Timeline
Police Officer
Navajo Nation
11.2019 - Current
Police Officer Recruit
Navajo Police Window Rock
04.2019 - 11.2019
Sales Associate
The Eclectic Cave
01.2015 - 07.2018
Computer Lab Monitor
University of New Mexico, NM
09.2014 - 05.2016
Certificate of Completion -
Navajo Police Training Academy
Gallup High School
Some College (No Degree) - Biology
University of New Mexico