Cody Thomas
Ville Platte,LA
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff bringing excellent performance and leadership skills in law enforcement roles, who is passionate about public safety, with a 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. Proficient in law enforcement procedures, emergency response, and risk assessment. Highly skilled in effective communication and problem-solving. A highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges, a strong work ethic, adaptability, exceptional interpersonal skills, and the ability to adjust to any new work environment quickly.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sheriff’s Deputy
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
Jennings, LA
2025 - Current
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of crimes and incidents to gather evidence and witness statements.
- Managed emergency response situations by coordinating resources and ensuring timely resolution of incidents.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal proceedings and departmental records.
- Detained suspects safely using proper arrest techniques while adhering to the individual''s constitutional rights.
- Conducted traffic stops to enforce laws and promote safe driving habits within the community.
- Handled civil disputes professionally and efficiently, promoting peaceful resolutions whenever possible.
Sheriff Deputy
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department
Ville Platte, LA
04.2022 - 04.2025
- Managed daily operations of the sheriff's office.
- Enforced all laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for assistance from citizens or law enforcement agencies.
- Interacted with victims and witnesses to gather information about crimes committed.
- Arrested suspects when necessary according to state laws and regulations.
- Write incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings, and varied incidents
- Served legal documents such as summonses, subpoenas, arrest warrants.
- Conducted traffic stops for suspected infractions or violations of motor vehicle laws, while using a lidar and/or a radar
- Seize narcotics, narcotic equipment, firearms, and ammunition
- Patrolled and worked with citizens to reduce crime in areas
Patrol Corporal
Coushatta Tribal Police Department
Elton, LA
07.2018 - 04.2022
- Responded to emergency calls from public safety dispatchers; coordinated police response with other agencies as necessary.
- Arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims
- Assisted in the training of new recruits on patrol procedures and protocols.
- Conducted building checks, making sure they are locked and secured
- Worked security details for concerts, parades, and festivals
- Provided direct supervision for officers during their shifts; conducted performance evaluations.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by Patrol Officers; provided guidance when needed.
- Organized, supervised, and monitored daily activities of Patrol Officers to ensure efficient operations.
Correctional Officer
Pine Prairie Ice Processing Center
Pine Prairie, LA
10.2016 - 01.2019
- 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
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mamou High School
Mamou, LA05.2015
Skills
- Conduct and complete the tasks required
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with the public
- Reliable to the department
- Can easily adjust to any environment or situation
- Ability to demonstrate courage, and take responsibility
- Ability to use good judgment and problem-solving
- Maintain order, and promote good community relations
Certification
- Basic Peace Officer Training Course
- Less Lethal Impact Munitions
- Strategic Self-Defense and Grapping Tactics
- Managing the Property and Evidence Room
- Traffic Incident Management
- Taser User Certification Course
- Administering Narcan
- Chemical Agents Training
- LiDAR and Radar Certification
- Vehicle Inspection Certification
Timeline
Sheriff Deputy
Evangeline Parish Sheriff Department
04.2022 - 04.2025
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
Sheriff’s Deputy
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Office
2025 - Current