Rod Taylor
Texarkana
Summary
Results-oriented Law Enforcement Professional with extensive experience as a Police Officer in Texarkana. Expertise in crime scene preservation, conflict resolution, and investigative procedures. Demonstrated ability in enhancing public safety through community engagement and proactive crime prevention strategies. Committed to fostering trust and integrity in policing.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
City of Texarkana Texas
02.2011 - 12.2025
- Ensured public safety through strict enforcement of traffic laws and regulations.
- Deterred crime through routine patrols, enhancing community safety and presence.
- Responded to emergencies promptly, assessing situations and intervening appropriately.
- Collaborated with local agencies for effective incident investigations and evidence gathering.
- Mediated conflicts between citizens, preventing escalation into serious incidents.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and detailed reports on law enforcement actions.
Department Manager
Walmart
08.2006 - 02.2011
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and procedures.
- Led team training programs, enhancing employee performance and customer service skills.
- Implemented inventory management practices, reducing stock discrepancies and increasing accuracy.
- Developed and executed strategic merchandising plans to optimize sales growth across departments.
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
- Established clear performance expectations for staff members which led to increased accountability.
- Evaluated employee performance fairly and accurately, rewarding hard work while addressing areas needing improvement.
- Assisted in talent acquisition efforts, hiring top candidates to strengthen the department''s capabilities.
- Streamlined inventory management processes, resulting in more efficient replenishment system and reduced stock shortages.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
Texarkana, TXNo Degree - Music, Criminal Justice
Panola College
Carthage, TXSkills
- Cultural awareness
- Crime scene preservation
- Drug identification
- Patience and empathy
- Integrity and ethics
- Community engagement
- Tactical driving
- Traffic control
- Arrest techniques
- Firearms proficiency
- Radio communication
- First aid and CPR
- Integrity and honesty
- Self-defense tactics
- Stress tolerance
- Community policing
- Patrol techniques
- Crime prevention
- Investigative skills
- Witness interviewing
- Search and seizure procedures
- Accident investigations
- Suspicious activity monitoring
- Motor vehicle operation
- Court testimony
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Firearms handling
- Decision-making
- Case report writing
- Crowd management
- Investigative procedures
- Incident documentation
- Law enforcement
- Self motivation
- Self-defense
- Officer training
- Public safety
- Ground patrol
- Criminal investigation
- Police reports
- Police patrol operations
- Protecting people and property
- First aid
- Weapons training
- Investigative reports
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Traffic monitoring
- Crime scene management
- Defensive tactics
- Report writing
- Foot patrolling
Certification
- Advanced Peace Officer License, City of Texarkana, TX - 2/21/2011 - 12/15/2025
Timeline
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
City of Texarkana Texas
02.2011 - 12.2025
Department Manager
Walmart
08.2006 - 02.2011
High School Diploma -
Pleasant Grove High School
No Degree - Music, Criminal Justice
Panola College