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Work History
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Cortland Marix

Maurice,LA

Summary

Skilled Law Enforcement Supervisor focused on maximizing operational success through effective use of tactical, networking, and organizational abilities. Top-notch communicator with excellent time management, administrative and interpersonal skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

SWAT Specialist Staff Sergeant

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2021.04 - Current
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
  • Supervised and coordinated daily operations of patrol shifts of up to 9 officers.
  • Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
  • Identified workers with specific skill sets to recommend for promotions or raises.
  • Established and maintained quality control standards.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
  • Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.

Military Police Officer

Louisiana Army National Guard
2005.09 - 2023.09
  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Provided combat support operations to direct combat units by executing overwatch and reconnaissance on operational areas and operational routes
  • Served in multiple levels of leadership from Team Leader to Platoon Sergeant.
  • Promoted to Operations NCO tasked with managing the inflow and outflow of information and logistics at the company and battalion level.
  • Member of Louisiana National Guard Special Reaction Team (SRT) providing SWAT-style capabilities to stateside homeland security operations.

SWAT Specialist Corporal

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2019.06 - 2021.04
  • Inspected and assessed weapons and vehicles on regular basis to detect maintenance needs.
  • Supervised crime prevention activities.
  • Completed investigations successfully by handling subject, target and witness interviews to verify and corroborate facts.
  • Completed background investigations and arrests for violations of various laws.
  • Developed, implemented and controlled emergency response training, drills and overall plans.
  • Effectively communicated with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to assure complete and efficient investigations.
  • Served as mentor and role model to junior officers.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

SWAT Specialist

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2018.02 - 2019.06
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

Patrol Deputy

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2015.11 - 2018.02
  • Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
  • Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
  • Patrolled assigned district in Lafayette Parish and observed area for possible criminal activity.
  • Investigated and reported incidents in Lafayette Parish.
  • Gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in Lafayette Parish.
  • Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.

Narcotics Agent

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2015.06 - 2015.11
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
  • Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
  • Conducted multi-scope research into suspects to determine criminal activities and suspect operating environments.
  • Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
  • Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
  • Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.

S.T.A.R. Deputy

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2013.11 - 2015.06
  • Sheriff's Team for Advanced Response (S.T.A.R.)
  • Specialized in proactive criminal patrol and answering high risk patrol calls
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Oversaw security for businesses by monitoring grounds and identifying suspicious activity.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.

Patrol Deputy

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2012.02 - 2013.11
  • Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
  • Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
  • Patrolled assigned district in Lafayette Parish and observed area for possible criminal activity.
  • Investigated and reported incidents in Lafayette Parish.
  • Gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.

Joint Operations Center Message Center NCOIC

Louisiana National Guard
2010.03 - 2012.02
  • Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
  • Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
  • Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
  • Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
  • Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
  • Received, edited, & published operational orders on a state & national level

Patrol Deputy

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
2005.06 - 2010.03
  • Apprehended suspects and searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
  • Served warrants, summonses, subpoenas and other official papers.
  • Patrolled assigned district in Ascension Parish and observed area for possible criminal activity.
  • Investigated and reported incidents unincorporated areas of Ascension Parish.
  • Gathered physical evidence and preserved for court.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.

Cargo Specialist

United States Army
2000.02 - 2005.01
  • Implemented and maintained security protocols to safeguard cargo shipments.
  • Operated cargo handling equipment to facilitate safe and quick loading and unloading of cargo.
  • Cargo handling expert for everything the Army moves by land, sea, or air.
  • Coordinated and verified proper dispatch of cargo shipments, working closely with different departments to resolve issues.
  • Created documents of load plans, cargo cleanliness inspections, and transportation processes.

Education

Military Police Senior Leader Course (SLC)

US Army Military Police School
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
05.2016

Military Police Advanced Leader Course (ALC)

80th Training Command (TASS)
Fort Hunter Liggett, CA
02.2009

Warrior Leader Course (WLC)

Camp Cook Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)
Ball, LA
12.2006

Military Police Officer Qualification (MOSQ)

US Army Military Police School
Camp Beauregard, LA
06.2006

Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Louisiana State University Basic Training Academy
Carville, LA
06.2005

Military Occupational Specialty Qualification

US Army Transportation School
Fort Eustis, VA
05.2000

US Army Basic Combat Training
Fort Benning, GA
02.2000

High School Diploma -

Catholic High School
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1997

Skills

  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Law Enforcement
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Active Listening
  • Human Relations
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Case Management
  • Report Writing
  • Arrest Techniques
  • Emergency Situations
  • Patrol Procedures
  • Interrogating Suspects
  • Safety and Security
  • Conflict Resolution Tactics
  • Preventive Policing
  • Intelligence Reports
  • Suspicious Activity Monitoring
  • Counterterrorism Tactics
  • Patrol Planning
  • Schedule Setting
  • Self-Defense Training
  • Tactical Policing
  • Firearms and Weapons Expertise

Timeline

SWAT Specialist Staff Sergeant

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2021.04 - Current

SWAT Specialist Corporal

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2019.06 - 2021.04

SWAT Specialist

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2018.02 - 2019.06

Patrol Deputy

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2015.11 - 2018.02

Narcotics Agent

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2015.06 - 2015.11

S.T.A.R. Deputy

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2013.11 - 2015.06

Patrol Deputy

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office
2012.02 - 2013.11

Joint Operations Center Message Center NCOIC

Louisiana National Guard
2010.03 - 2012.02

Military Police Officer

Louisiana Army National Guard
2005.09 - 2023.09

Patrol Deputy

Ascension Parish Sheriff's Office
2005.06 - 2010.03

Cargo Specialist

United States Army
2000.02 - 2005.01

Military Police Senior Leader Course (SLC)

US Army Military Police School

Military Police Advanced Leader Course (ALC)

80th Training Command (TASS)

Warrior Leader Course (WLC)

Camp Cook Noncommissioned Officer Academy (NCOA)

Military Police Officer Qualification (MOSQ)

US Army Military Police School

Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Louisiana State University Basic Training Academy

Military Occupational Specialty Qualification

US Army Transportation School

US Army Basic Combat Training

High School Diploma -

Catholic High School
Cortland Marix