Collin Cash
Blacksburg,VA
Summary
Highly motivated police officer with the Virginia Tech Police Department, bringing experience in patrol operations, criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and community engagement within a large community. Serves as a Field Training Officer responsible for coaching, evaluating, and developing new officers through structured training, performance documentation, and real-world guidance. Committed to professionalism, accountability, and integrity.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer I - Field Training Officer
Virginia Tech Police Department
06.2023 - Current
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
Sales Floor Department Supervisor
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2018 - 06.2023
- Resolved escalated customer complaints professionally while maintaining company reputation.
- Supervised daily operations on the sales floor, ensuring timely completion of tasks and meeting operational standards.
- Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
Service Technician
Cash's Garage
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Communicated with the public through forms of transparency and honesty to increase public relations and gain the communities trust and business.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Radford, VA04-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA12-2019
Certificate - Criminal Justice
Central Virginia Community College
Lynchburg, VA12-2019
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School
Amherst, VA05-2017
Skills
- Report Writing
- Integrity and Honesty
- Community Engagement
- Crisis Intervention and Deescalation
Accomplishments
Virginia Tech Police Department - Officer of The Year Nominee (2025)
Certification
- Virginia Law Enforcement Certification, Cardinal Criminal Justice Academy - 2023
- General Instructor
- Field Training Officer
- Intoxilyzer Operator
- Crisis Intervention Officer
Timeline
Police Officer I - Field Training Officer
Virginia Tech Police Department
06.2023 - Current
Sales Floor Department Supervisor
Lowe's Home Improvement
03.2018 - 06.2023
Service Technician
Cash's Garage
06.2016 - 02.2018
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Radford University
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Central Virginia Community College
Certificate - Criminal Justice
Central Virginia Community College
High School Diploma -
Amherst County High School