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Christopher Paxton

Mangum,OK

Summary

Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with public and other law enforcement. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.

Seasoned Police Chief with 20 years of experience in law enforcement. Adept at budgeting, performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures.

Dedicated Police professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Chief of Police

City Of Mangum
Mangum, OK
12.2009 - Current
  • Planned, scheduled and supervised work of 1 subordinates.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
  • Increased field contacts, vehicle stops, criminal arrests and traffic citation volumes by effectively leading Mangum Police Department and establishing operational goals.
  • Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
  • Maintained yearly fiscal year budget for Police, Dispatch and Animal Control.
  • Maintained policies and procedures through Lexipol.
  • Maintained yearly mandatory training per CLEET.

Self Employed

Self
Mangum, OK
07.2007 - 12.2009
  • Utilized hammers, saws, squares, levels and fastening devices to complete projects.
  • Worked independently in fast-paced environment while meeting productivity and quality expectations.
  • Demonstrated safe and proper operation of equipment and tools to prevent harm to team members.
  • Brought materials and tools from trucks and storage facilities to work site locations and organized for expected needs.
  • Observed safety regulations on job sites to minimize accidents.
  • Gathered waste and trash from job sites for placement in refuse containers to keep job sites clean and organized.
  • Determined materials needed for daily shift and loaded vehicles with equipment and supplies.
  • Collected measurements and marked locations as part of project preparations.
  • Erected and removed temporary structures such as trench liners and scaffolding to meet team needs.

Patrolman

City Of Mangum
Mangum, OK
02.2003 - 07.2007
  • Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in Mangum.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Investigated crime scenes.
  • Investigated vehicle collisions.
  • Maintained yearly, mandatory training per CLEET.
  • Performed traffic enforcement, foot patrols, area checks, school walk throughs and business checks.

Corrections Officer

North Fork Correctional Facility
Sayre, OK
01.2000 - 11.2002
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of 1440 inmates in medium security.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Streamlined operational efficiencies by effectively maintaining daily shift activity logs.
  • Served on SORT (Special Operations Response Team).

Education

High School Diploma -

Cheyenne High School
Cheyenne, OK
05.1993

Skills

  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Collaboration
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Customer Service
  • Self-motivated professional
  • Microsoft Office
  • Active Listening
  • Decision Making
  • Responsible
  • Teambuilding

Certification

- CLEET certified with 20 years of experience.

- OACP certified with 10 years of experience as Police

Chief.

Timeline

Chief of Police

City Of Mangum
12.2009 - Current

Self Employed

Self
07.2007 - 12.2009

Patrolman

City Of Mangum
02.2003 - 07.2007

Corrections Officer

North Fork Correctional Facility
01.2000 - 11.2002

High School Diploma -

Cheyenne High School

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