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COLTON PILA

Trooper / Business owner
Flushing,MI

Summary

Qualified Security and Law Enforcement (LE) professional with background in LE, security, military policing and correctional officer roles. Expertise in surveillance, apprehension and procedural development. Owner and operator of Coyner’s Blueberry Farm in Flushing, MI. Familiar with fundamental shrub care and intermediate farming / landscaping tools and equipment. Enrolled in the ACRT Basic Arborist course for April, 2023, and expanding knowledge of tree services and removal.

Work History

Owner & Operator of Coyner's Blue Berry Farm

Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
  • Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts and costs.
  • Maintained efficacy of crop through integrated pest management, observational plant health, pruning, trimming & removing hazardous and potentially obstructive trees, bushes, and other plant life.


Michigan State Police Trooper

Michigan State Police
06.2017 - Current
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Promoted public safety and facilitated vehicular flow by directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
  • Performed high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
  • Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
  • Drafted comprehensive reports detailing patrol activities, observations and arrests.
  • Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
  • Investigated various assault, abuse, property theft / damage, controlled substance, alcohol abuse, vehicular involved, and fraud cases and eliminated process discrepancies.
  • Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.

Corrections Deputy

OF GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF
01.2015 - Current
  • Guarded inmates in the jail in accordance with established policies, regulations and procedures
  • Observed conduct and behavior of inmates to prevent disturbances and escapes
  • Inspected locks, window bars, grills, doors, gates for tampering; Searched inmates cells for contraband
  • Guarded and direct inmates during work assignments
  • Patrolled assigned areas for evidence of forbidden activities, infraction of rules and unsatisfactory behavior of inmates
  • Processed inmates in and out of the jail through the booking area
  • Oversaw visitation procedures and enforced visitation regulations
  • Distributed meals, bedding and supplies to inmates
  • Obtained medical aid for inmates if needed
  • Supervised and was responsible for the cleanliness of the jail
  • Assisted in maintaining jail records
  • Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.

Security Officer

TEACHOUT SECURITY
08.2014 - 01.2015
  • Provided a secure atmosphere through keeping vigilant by visual and video camera surveillance
  • Patrolled premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
  • Answered alarms and investigate disturbances
  • Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
  • Called police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Booking Officer

DEARBORN HEIGHTS POLICE DEAPARTMENT
03.2013 - 03.2014
  • Booked, took mugshots and fingerprinted criminal suspects
  • Searched inmates and cells for contraband
  • Guarded and monitored inmates in the jail
  • Organized and secured property of inmates.

Security Officer

GUARDSMARK SECURITY
11.2012 - 03.2013
  • Provided a secure atmosphere through keeping vigilant by visual and video camera surveillance
  • Patrolled premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates
  • Answered alarms and investigated disturbances
  • Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
  • Called police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Security Forces Member

U.S. AIR FORCE
06.2009 - 01.2012
  • Collaborated with team of Tactical Response Force in the development of nuclear security, close quarter combat and field combat tactics
  • Performed force protection duties, including use of deadly force to protect personnel and resources
  • Protected nuclear and conventional weapons systems and other resources
  • Performed air base defense functions contributing to the force protection mission
  • Controlled and secured terrain inside and outside military installations
  • Defended personnel, equipment, and resources from hostile forces
  • Operated in various field environments, performed individual, and team patrol movements, both mounted and dismounted, tactical drills, battle procedures, convoys, military operations other than war, anti-terrorism duties, and other special duties.

Education

No Degree - Arborist Training

ACRT Basic Arborist Course
Stow, OH
04.2023

No Degree - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Michigan State Police Academy
Lansing, MI
12.2017

No Degree - Corrections

Genesee County Sheriff Office Corrections Academy
Flint, MI
08.2015

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MI
2013

No Degree - Security Forces

Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL
12.2009

Skills

  • Proficient in use of chainsaws, pole saws, power tools, etc
  • Experienced in operation of intermediate farm & lawn diesel tractors
  • Self directed learning in tree climbing
  • persevering work ethic
  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • Knowledge base is shrub maintenance
  • community relations
  • conflict resolution
  • Little to no fear of heights
  • Not afraid to work in inclement weather
  • Willingness to be instructed and to instruct
  • Supplier Monitoring

Timeline

Owner & Operator of Coyner's Blue Berry Farm

Self-employeed
02.2022 - Current

Michigan State Police Trooper

Michigan State Police
06.2017 - Current

Corrections Deputy

OF GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF
01.2015 - Current

Security Officer

TEACHOUT SECURITY
08.2014 - 01.2015

Booking Officer

DEARBORN HEIGHTS POLICE DEAPARTMENT
03.2013 - 03.2014

Security Officer

GUARDSMARK SECURITY
11.2012 - 03.2013

Security Forces Member

U.S. AIR FORCE
06.2009 - 01.2012

No Degree - Arborist Training

ACRT Basic Arborist Course

No Degree - Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement

Michigan State Police Academy

No Degree - Corrections

Genesee County Sheriff Office Corrections Academy

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Schoolcraft College

No Degree - Security Forces

Community College of The Air Force

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