Cody Thomas
Ville Platte,LA
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff bringing excellent performance skills in law enforcement roles that is passionate about public safety with strong knowledge of local laws and regulations with a proven history of fostering public safety and awareness through consistent patrol efforts and security details for community events. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges with a strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills, and can adjust to any new work environment quickly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff Deputy
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department
Ville Platte, LA
04.2022 - Current
- Arrest and transport suspects or prisoners to jail to maintain custody
- Write incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings, and varied incidents
- Served warrants encouraging adherence to legal proceedings
- Conduct motor vehicle traffic stops for traffic violations
- Seize narcotics, narcotic equipment, firearms, and ammunition
- Conduct high speed pursuits
- Used necessary equipment, such as a liDAR, to determine if a vehicle operator was speeding
- Patrolled and worked with citizens to reduce crime in areas
Patrol Corporal
Coushatta Tribal Police Department
Elton, LA
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims
- Communicated with other departments and coordinated response to suspicious activity
- Patrolled and worked with citizens to reduce crime in areas
- Conduct building checks, making sure they are locked and secured
- Worked security details for concerts, parades, and festivals
Correctional Officer
Pine Prairie Ice Processing Center
Pine Prairie, LA
10.2016 - 01.2019
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict
- Employed de-escalation tactics, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities
Education
High School Diploma -
Mamou High School
Mamou, LA05.2015
Skills
- Conduct and complete tasks
- Public speaking
- Reliability
- Adaptability
Trainingandcertificates
- Basic Peace Officer Training Course
- Less Lethal Impact Munitions
- Strategic Self-Defense and Grappling Tactics
- Managing the Property and Evidence Room
- Traffic Incident Management
- Taser User Certification Course
- Administering Narcan
- Chemical Agents Training
Timeline
Sheriff Deputy
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department
04.2022 - Current
Patrol Corporal
Coushatta Tribal Police Department
07.2018 - 04.2022
Correctional Officer
Pine Prairie Ice Processing Center
10.2016 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Mamou High School
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