Cody Parker
Gainesville,GA
Summary
Astute Deputy Sheriff with Number years Area of expertise experience. Skilled in maintaining community safety through expedient resolution of domestic and public disturbances. Excellent communicator with aptitude for defusing high-pressure situations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CDL Truck Driver
Pepsi Beverages
Maysville, GA
02.2024 - Current
- Performed thorough pre-trip inspections, ensuring vehicle safety and preventing potential issues.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Inspected vehicle before and after every trip and conducted minor repairs.
- Secured loads with proper strapping and bracing techniques to prevent damage to valuable assets across long-haul transports.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office
Clarkesville, GA
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Improved public safety by conducting thorough patrols and responding promptly to calls for service.
- Coordinated traffic control efforts during major events or accidents for smoother flow of vehicles around affected areas.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations using crisis intervention techniques, resulting in peaceful resolutions without resorting to force whenever possible.
- Trained new deputies on department policies and procedures to ensure a smooth transition into their roles as road patrol officers.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Flowery Branch Police Department
Flowery Branch, GA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Efficiently resolved conflicts between citizens through mediation, helping to prevent escalation into more serious incidents.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and completed detailed reports on arrests, incidents, and other law enforcement actions.
- Collaborated with other first responders during emergency situations, sharing information and resources to ensure public safety.
Deputy Sheriff
Hall County Sheriff's Office
Gainesville, GA
07.2021 - 09.2022
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
- Decreased criminal activity in State by organizing community vigilance initiatives and preparing neighborhood crime reports.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
Wire Technician
AT&T
04.2021 - 07.2021
- Installed and configured new devices and system components.
- Planned layouts and ran cable into buildings and through walls, attics and crawl spaces.
- Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
- Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
Police Officer
Flowery Branch Police Department
01.2020 - 04.2021
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
- Decreased criminal activity in State by organizing community vigilance initiatives and preparing neighborhood crime reports.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Driver
UPS
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
Deputy Sheriff
Hall County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Initiated collaboration between community members and police department to strengthen communication and trust.
- Completed paperwork and processing duties for incoming inmates and arrestees.
- Decreased criminal activity in State by organizing community vigilance initiatives and preparing neighborhood crime reports.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
Peace Officer
Gainesville Police Department
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Jail Deputy
Hall County Sheriff's Office
06.2010 - 11.2014
- Maintained jail security by performing frequent security checks within cell block and inspecting each cell for contraband.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mill Creek High School
Hoschton, GA05.2008
Skills
- First Aid
- Maintaining Order
- Protecting People and Property
- Community Relations
- Critical Thinking
- Time Management
- Dispatch Communication
- Service-Orientation
- Decision Making
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- Officer Training
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Public Service
- Problem Solving
- Criminal Investigations
- Safe Driving Practices
- Load securement knowledge
- Pretrip inspections
- Basic mechanical knowledge
- Strong Communication Skills
- GPS Navigation
- Defensive Driving Techniques
- Strong Work Ethic
- Class A Commercial Driver's License
- DOT Compliance
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- FTO - Certified Field Training Officer
Timeline
CDL Truck Driver
Pepsi Beverages
02.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Habersham County Sheriff’s Office
05.2023 - 02.2024
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
Flowery Branch Police Department
09.2022 - 05.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Hall County Sheriff's Office
07.2021 - 09.2022
Wire Technician
AT&T
04.2021 - 07.2021
Police Officer
Flowery Branch Police Department
01.2020 - 04.2021
Driver
UPS
09.2019 - 01.2020
Deputy Sheriff
Hall County Sheriff's Office
07.2017 - 09.2019
Peace Officer
Gainesville Police Department
11.2014 - 07.2017
Jail Deputy
Hall County Sheriff's Office
06.2010 - 11.2014
High School Diploma -
Mill Creek High School