Christopher Rhoades
Grand Prairie,TX
Summary
Resourceful police officer with expertise in conflict de-escalation and community engagement. Committed to ensuring public safety through proactive policing and effective communication strategies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport DPS
DFW Airport, TX
03.2006 - 02.2026
- Enforced airport regulations to ensure passenger safety and security.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, maintaining detailed reports for analysis.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Implemented crime prevention strategies, reducing incidents within jurisdictional areas.
- Coordinated emergency response efforts during critical situations, ensuring swift resolutions.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Dispatch Manager
Watkins Motor Lines
Dallas, TX
09.1993 - 01.2006
- Supervised daily dispatch operations, ensuring timely delivery and optimized routing.
- Streamlined communication between drivers and warehouse staff to enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced delivery times and increased customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored dispatch team members on best practices and system utilization.
Education
No Degree - Physical Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
Nacogdoches, TX05-1984
High School Diploma -
South Garland High School
Garland, TX05-1982
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Patience and empathy
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
Accomplishments
- Earned a Certificate of Merit (2016).
- Achieved Basic, Intermediate, Advanced and Masters Police Certificates by completing required courses with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- Texas Peace Officer License (Issued 07/13/2006)
Timeline
Police Officer
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport DPS
03.2006 - 02.2026
Dispatch Manager
Watkins Motor Lines
09.1993 - 01.2006
No Degree - Physical Education
Stephen F. Austin State University
High School Diploma -
South Garland High School