Cody Barnes
Apple Valley,MN
Summary
Strategic Soldier committed to defending and protecting national interests. Versed in providing administrative support and gathering and analyzing military intelligence and information. Physically fit and motivated individual committed to adhering to army's seven core values. Dedicated Non-Commissioned Officer with strong record of United States Army service and current Staff Sergeant designation. Brings advanced leadership and troop development abilities honed over career with increasing responsibility. Highly trained in offensive and defensive tactics, intelligence and weapons. Dedicated Soldier with 8 years serving in United States Army as enlisted member of large team. Excellent abilities to follow direction, lead others and find solutions. Known for perseverance in task completion and outstanding work ethic. Motivated professional offering Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice of Arts. Adds value to any organization in need of great collaboration, interpersonal and multitasking abilities. Meets tight deadlines. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Rosemount Police Department
Rosemount, MN
01.2024 - 11.2024
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and enforce laws.
- Investigated suspicious activities, persons, and vehicles.
- Interviewed victims, witnesses, suspects, and informants to obtain information about crimes.
- Prepared written reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance in critical situations.
- Conducted traffic stops for violations of motor vehicle laws.
- Searched individuals for contraband items such as drugs or weapons.
- Apprehended violators by using physical force or other legal means.
- Enforced local ordinances related to parking violations and noise control issues.
- Researched case law related to specific matters under investigation.
- Analyzed data obtained from crime scenes including fingerprints and DNA samples.
- Assisted citizens with non-emergency requests such as providing directions or helping unlock cars.
- Maintained proficiency in firearms use through regular training sessions at a shooting range.
- Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Reported threats to public safety, including deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces and removed disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Communicated with victims, suspects and witnesses to gather and provide information regarding criminal events.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Performed CPR and other rescue techniques on individuals in medical emergencies.
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
Minneapolis, MN
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.
- Developed or implemented recruiting strategies to meet current or anticipated staffing needs.
- Contacted job applicants to inform of application status.
- Sourced, qualified and conducted screening interviews with job candidates.
- Reviewed employment applications and job orders to match applicants with job requirements.
- Maintained current knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action guidelines and laws.
- Addressed harassment allegations, work complaints or other employee concerns.
- Interviewed job applicants to obtain information on work history, education or job skills.
- Searched for qualified job candidates using computer databases, media advertisements or employee referrals.
- Informed or trained management on interviewing, performance appraisals or documentation of performance issues.
- Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation and benefits.
- Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork.
- Ensured adherence and compliance to U.S. EEO regulations and all employment legislation.
- Managed candidate activity within Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
Florence, AZ
03.2012 - 12.2023
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Coordinated activities with inmates to stimulate learning and skill development for life after incarceration.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
- Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
- Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
- Maintained custody and control of 1000 inmates housed in maximum security unit.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of Max Custody facility.
- Complied with Standard Emergency Health Response Plan, including having written plan in place.
- Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
- Implemented proper techniques to apprehend escapees safely.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washinton State
09.2018 - 11.2020
- Operated specialized equipment to trace and duplicate contours from templates or models.
- Cut and spread fill material using scraper.
- Used tractor crawler to clear, strip and excavate sites.
- Constructed V-shaped ditches with motorized grader as part of larger construction projects.
- Paved way for army movements with use of road graders.
- Supported combat engineer missions with skilled heavy equipment operation.
- Operated tractor and trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to work sites.
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Analyzed information on grade stakes and placed in correct location.
- Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
- Completed regular inspections of equipment to identify malfunctions and leaks impacting performance or safety.
- Adhered to safety procedures and protocols when using equipment and moving hazardous chemicals.
- Managed routine upkeep of equipment with basic repairs and lubrication of high-friction components.
- Checked work areas to detect leaks and equipment malfunctions to promote safe operating conditions.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Inspected, inventoried and issued explosives and conventional ammunition to team of 8 to 10 soldiers.
- Trained continuously on weaponry, tactics and maneuvers to maintain mission readiness.
- Promoted overall safety by ensuring ammunition personnel received proper training.
- Cleaned and maintained weaponry following official procedures for optimum reliability.
- Completed documentation associated with receipt and transfer of ammunition.
- Delivered mission-critical support to forward troop positions needing food, equipment and ammunition.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Delivered products to customer locations on time.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Checked vehicle mileage and determined necessary belts, fluids flushing or gasket replacements.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Executed preventive and corrective maintenance on work trucks and other vehicles.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Assessed vehicles or machinery to accurately diagnose and repair issues.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
Camp Humphreys, South Korea
07.2017 - 09.2018
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability.
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during warfare.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence and weather information.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Assisted in development of weapons and tactics.
- Conducted mobile and foot patrols to secure areas and promote safe communities.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Operated specialized equipment to trace and duplicate contours from templates or models.
- Cut and spread fill material using scraper.
- Used tractor crawler to clear, strip and excavate sites.
- Constructed V-shaped ditches with motorized grader as part of larger construction projects.
- Paved way for army movements with use of road graders.
- Operated tractor and trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to work sites.
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Analyzed information on grade stakes and placed in correct location.
- Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
- Reviewed client requirements and proposed locations for drilling operations to confirm feasibility and cost.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
Fort Polk, LA
02.2016 - 07.2017
- Operated specialized equipment to trace and duplicate contours from templates or models.
- Cut and spread fill material using scraper.
- Used tractor crawler to clear, strip and excavate sites.
- Constructed V-shaped ditches with motorized grader as part of larger construction projects.
- Interpreted construction prints, identified soil properties and conducted basic surveying for projects.
- Paved way for army movements with use of road graders.
- Studied machining instructions to determine operation sequences, setups and tools.
- Operated tractor and trailer combination to transport heavy equipment to work sites.
- Drove bulldozers, road graders and other heavy equipment to level earth.
- Analyzed information on grade stakes and placed in correct location.
- Read and interpreted operation and parameter sheets to effectively complete each job.
- Supervised employee productivity and overall drilling procedures.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during warfare.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence and weather information.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to facilitate unit duties.
- Assisted in development of weapons and tactics.
- Conducted mobile and foot patrols to secure areas and promote safe communities.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Examined loose bolts and specified safety devices on vehicles and made adjustments.
- Removed old oil, replace filters and added correct amount of new [Type] oil.
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs.
- Conducted test drives before and after repair services.
- Used diagnostics and troubleshooting tools to identify failures and equipment issues.
- Reviewed work orders and discussed with supervisors.
- Interpreted drawings and schematics to pinpoint sources of mechanical issues.
- Kept detailed records of repairs, labor involved and parts used.
- Attended safety and training meetings to learn techniques to avoid injuries and mishaps.
- Diagnosed and repaired vehicles during road call situations.
- Performed maintenance inspections, tune-ups, oil changes and other key services.
- Maintained garage safety protocols to meet regulatory and company expectations.
- Completed required paperwork and delivered to customer.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnostic procedures to locate source of malfunctions.
- Completed standard inspections to assess wear and damage to vehicles.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Provided tactical and technical guidance to facilitate unit duties.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during warfare.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Responded immediately to routine and critical accidents, incidents and other emergencies.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Conducted classes to teach fellow soldiers in platoon about safety and awareness topics.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
- Assisted in development of weapons and tactics.
- Planned and conducted tactical and assault support missions.
- Conducted training to improve troops' abilities.
- Reviewed mission tasking, intelligence and weather information.
- Provided precision to carry out increasingly complex missions.
- Completed regular patrols of assigned areas within operations areas.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
Tucson, AZ
01.2005 - 02.2012
- Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
- Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
- Tracked company inventories, moved excess stock and arranged products to improve sales.
- Increased purchase amounts by cross-selling with similar products.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
- Adhered to company initiatives and achieved established goals.
- Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Obtained signatures for financial documents and internal and external invoices.
- Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
- Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
- Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
- Collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
- Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
- Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Opened and closed cash registers by counting money, separating charge slips and balancing drawers.
- Exchanged merchandise for customers and accepted returns.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Ticketed, arranged and displayed merchandise to promote sales.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Placed special orders or called other stores to find desired items.
- Bagged or packaged purchases and wrapped gifts.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Unboxed new merchandise and restocked shelves in appealing and organized arrangements to promote items.
- Recommended merchandise to customers based on needs and preferences.
Education
P.O.S.T Certificate - Criminal Justice
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park, MN06-2024
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV12.2021
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Tucson, AZ05.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
Charles Town, WVSkills
- Imagery Analysis
- Positive Attitude
- Secure Communication
- Equipment Maintenance
- Team Building
- Physical Fitness
- Buddy Care and First Aid
- Critical Thinking
- Squad Leadership
- Strategic Thinking
- Risk Assessments
- Civilian Relations
- Problem-Solving
- Data Collection and Analysis
- Training and Development
- Strong Work Ethic
- Combat Operations
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Analytical Thinking
- Safety Regulations
- Willingness to Learn
- Conflict Resolution
- Team Collaboration
- Weapons Handling
- Asset Protection
- Emergency Readiness and Response
- Field Reconnaissance
- Offensive Operations
- Biological and Chemical Warfare
- Survival and Evasion
- Defensive Tactics
- Training Coordination
- Battlefield Troop Movements
- Small Arms Weaponry
- Hand-to-Hand Combat Techniques
- Offensive Tactics
- Close Order Drill
- Safety Trained
- Team Supervision
- First Aid/CPR
- Problem Resolution
- Organizational Skills
- Planning & Organizing
- PPE Use
- Active Listening
- Maintenance & Repair
- People Skills
- Team Management
- Good Work Ethic
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Supervision & Leadership
- Basic Math
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Training & Development
- Customer Service
- Employee Orientation
- Harassment Investigation
- In-Person and Telephone Interviewing
- Employee Hiring
- Promotion Coordination
- Candidate Searching
- Recruitment Management
- Applicant Qualification
- Procedure Compliance
- Networking and Partnership Development
- Policy and Procedure Writing
- Decision Making
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
- Drug Testing
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Training Development and Execution
- Database Maintenance
- Documentation and Recordkeeping
- Customer Relationship Management
- Complex Problem Solving
- Relationship Building
- Sound Judgment
- Information Protection
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Operating Procedures Implementation
- Mechanical Requirements
- Troubleshooting Methods
- Agility Drills
- Coaching Experience
- Traffic Control
- Self-defense techniques
- Evidence collection
- Crime Prevention
- Firearms proficiency
- Arrest techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Traffic direction
- Weapons safety
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Community Engagement
- Traffic Laws
- Emergency Response
- Police reports
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Law Enforcement
- Defensive driving training
- Self-defense training
Accomplishments
- Achieved Staff Sergeant in Six Years
- Achieved Associates Degree in a year after going back to college
- Achieved Bachelors degree in a year and three months
Additional Information
- Going to use G.I. Bill for schooling to achieve Master's Degree
- No Negative infractions while serving in the United States Army
- Trained and Fought Mixed Martial Arts for 12+ years
- No debt other than Car loan and Mortgage for House
- Maintained Secret Clearance throughout United States Army Career
- Completed P.O.S.T. Mandatory schooling and achieved P.O.S.T. License.
Certification
- Completed Correctional Officer Academy- A.D.O.C. -2012
- Horizontal Construction Engineer- U.S. Army- 2016
- Air Assault- U.S. Army- 2017
- CBRN- Chemical Defense- U.S. Army- 2019
- Combative's Master Trainer- U.S. Army- 2019
- Ammuntion Specialist- U.S. Army- 2019
- Recruiter Academy- U.S. Army- 2020
- Basic Leadership Course- U.S. Army- 2019
- Advanced Leadership Course- U.S. Army- 2022
- Assoicates Degree- AMU- 2021
- Bachelors Degree- AMU- 2023
- P.O.S.T License- June 2024
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Rosemount Police Department
01.2024 - 11.2024
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
11.2020 - 12.2023
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
09.2018 - 11.2020
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
07.2017 - 09.2018
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
02.2016 - 07.2017
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
08.2015 - 02.2016
Correctional Officer
Department of Corrections
03.2012 - 12.2023
Sales Associate
Ace Hardware
01.2005 - 02.2012
Associate of Arts - General Studies
American Military University
High School Diploma -
Palo Verde High Magnet School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
American Military University
P.O.S.T Certificate - Criminal Justice
Hennepin Technical College
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