Cole Knoedl
Former Law Enforcement Officer
Lowell,AR
Summary
I am a very hardworking, driven and motivated former law enforcement officer, looking for a new career path after ten years in the field. I believe that many of the skills I acquired in my ten years as a public servant, will translate well to any position that I may be offered.
I am self-motivated, a quick learner and a very determined individual that is not scared of tackling new tasks or any other obstacles thrown in my way. If given a chance, I feel like your company will not be disappointed.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Criminal Investigator
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
Rison, Arkansas
05.2020 - 05.2021
- I was responsible for the investigation of any felony cases assigned to me by the Chief Deputy. This included compiling clear and concise case files, interviewing witnesses, processing crime scenes, organizing and storing evidence, writing detailed reports, testifying in court when needed, typing arrest and search warrants, typing subpoenas, etc.
- I also was responsible for day to day patrol duties, such as answering calls for service, working traffic accidents, investigating misdemeanor crimes and settling civil disputes.
Narcotics Agent
13th Judicial Drug Task Force
El Dorado, Arkansas
12.2019 - 05.2020
- As a Narcotics Agent, I was assigned three counties (Dallas, Cleveland and Calhoun) in which I conducted my own investigations into the sale of illegal narcotics, use of illegal narcotics and arrests and handling of evidence found by agencies that I was assigned.
- I was also responsible for compiling clear and concise case files, keeping track and storing of my own evidence and drug buy money, coordinating controlled narcotics buys with confidential informants, surveillance of targets, typing search warrants and arrest warrants and any other duties assigned by my supervisor.
Conflicts Investigator
Arkansas Public Defender's Commission
Little Rock, Arkansas
12.2018 - 06.2019
- I was assigned to four different Circuit Court Divisions in Pulaski County, as well as Perry County. The attorneys in the office would assign me cases to break down the discovery, map the case files and follow leads on potential witnesses and fact check the investigation as a whole
- I conducted interviews with potential lay witnesses and professional witnesses, reviewed evidence collected by law enforcement and attempt to corroborate testimony and points of interests for the attorneys.
- I was also responsible for writing and serving subpoenas for the attorneys.
Patrol Sergeant
Union County Sheriff's Office
El Dorado, Arkansas
05.2017 - 10.2018
- My job duties include answering calls for service, investigating traffic accidents, enforcing traffic laws of the State of Arkansas, beginning preliminary investigations into crimes and all other duties assigned to me by my Lieutenant and/or other supervisors.
- As a supervisor myself, I was also responsible for the training and supervision of all deputies underneath me. This included reading and reviewing reports for grammatical and operational errors, training, in-field supervision, vehicle and uniform and equipment inspection, documenting any disciplinary actions that I took and any other field level supervisory duties given to me.
Chief of Police
Hampton Police Department
Hampton, Arkansas
01.2015 - 05.2017
- As chief, I was responsible for all hiring of officers, disciplinary actions and termination of officers, attending and presenting any relevant department information to the city council of Hampton.
- Along with administrative duties, I answered calls for service, worked traffic enforcement, investigated traffic accidents etc.
Responsible for keeping an accurate inventory of all police department equipment, uniform allowance, keeping up to date personnel folders and making sure all officers are currently up to standards with Law Enforcement Standards. - Field training officer for new hires. This entailed teaching new officers the proper techniques and strategies for traffic stops, answering calls for service, how to properly write clear and concise incident and accident reports.
- Responsible for running the criminal investigation division, which included investigating all felony criminal offenses that occurred within the city limits of Hampton, putting together and organizing all felony case files, organization of all evidence collected from crime scenes, responsible for handling all crime scenes and continuing education on the latest criminal investigation methods.
Patrol Deputy
Union County Sheriff's Department
El Dorado, Arkansas
05.2013 - 01.2015
- As a patrol deputy, I answered calls for service, investigated traffic accidents, issued traffic citations as according to Arkansas traffic laws, was responsible for making judgement calls on whether to make an arrest while on calls for service, perform business and property checks while on night shift, write clear and concise incident and accident reports.
- I spent the last four months of my employment on the joint SWAT team with the local police department, served civil service papers, as well as any other duties that were assigned to
me by the Sheriff or my supervisors.
Patrolman/Criminal Investigator
Fordyce Police Department
Fordyce, Arkansas
07.2011 - 03.2013
- As a patrolman, I answered calls for service, investigated traffic accidents, issued traffic citations as according to Arkansas traffic laws, was responsible for making judgement calls on whether to make an arrest while on calls for service (such as domestic disputes, possible burglaries, etc.), write clear and concise incident and accident reports.
- I spent one semester as a school resource officer (SRO), as well as any other duties that were assigned to me by the Chief of Police.
- As a criminal investigator, I was responsible for the handling of crime scenes, collecting and organizing evidence, typing affidavits for search warrants and arrest warrants, investigations of any felony crimes within the city limits of Fordyce, organization of department case files and handling of other evidence obtained by
patrol, apprehend offenders and conduct interrogations and perform background checks on potential employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fordyce High School
Fordyce, AR 08.2005 - 05.2008
Skills
Report preparation
Risk Assessment
Detailed report writing
Records management
Background Checks
Public Service
Self-Motivated
Timeline
Criminal Investigator
Cleveland County Sheriff's Office
05.2020 - 05.2021
Narcotics Agent
13th Judicial Drug Task Force
12.2019 - 05.2020
Conflicts Investigator
Arkansas Public Defender's Commission
12.2018 - 06.2019
Patrol Sergeant
Union County Sheriff's Office
05.2017 - 10.2018
Chief of Police
Hampton Police Department
01.2015 - 05.2017
Patrol Deputy
Union County Sheriff's Department
05.2013 - 01.2015
Patrolman/Criminal Investigator
Fordyce Police Department
07.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Fordyce High School
08.2005 - 05.2008