Dakota Samples
Denham Springs,LA
Summary
Dedicated Emergency Response Professional with tactical decision-making skills and a focus on maintaining safety during conflict resolution and team leadership. Highly motivated with a strong work ethic and adaptability, delivering effective results while mastering new skills independently.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Marine Corps Infantry
United States Marine Corps
05.2023 - Current
- Contracted 0331 Machine Gunner.
- Contracted 0311 Infantryman.
- Maintained readiness and training as reservist, contributing to unit preparedness.
- Stationed at Paris Island, Camp Lejeune, and Bossier City.
- Committed to military service to fulfill personal dedication to duty and country.
- Joined service to fulfill a personal commitment.
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston Parish Sheriffs Office
Livingston, Louisiana
04.2024 - 09.2026
- Served six months at Livingston Parish Detention Center; accepted into LPSO Basic Training Academy following this period.
- Completed the LPSO Basic Training Course in June of 2025.
- Completed the LPSO Uniform Patrol Deputy Field Training Officer Program.
- Member of the Tactical Unit at LPSO; assisted the Tangipahoa Sheriff's Office with shakedowns of their jail. Assisted the St.. Helena Sheriff's Office with shakedowns of their jail.
- Completed the tryout course for the LPSO SWAT Team (results were unfounded at the time of this resume).
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court, ensuring secure custody throughout the process.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Ensured safety of fellow deputies on scene through vigilant situational awareness and proactive communication.
- Sought advancement opportunities within law enforcement to enhance skills.
- Served as a reliable resource to supervisors by completing tasks accurately.
Education
High School Diploma -
Live Oak Highschool
Denham Springs, LA04-2022
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LASkills
- Firearms handling
- Tactical decision-making
- Emergency response
- Tactical unit coordination
- Situational awareness
- Street patrol
- Criminal law knowledge
- Defensive tactics
- First Aid and CPR
- Crowd control
- Criminal investigations
- Report writing
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Leadership
- Team leadership
- Stress management
- Integrity and ethics
- Adaptation to change
- Public speaking
- Physical fitness
- Criminal investigations
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Livingston Parish Sheriffs Office
04.2024 - 09.2026
Marine Corps Infantry
United States Marine Corps
05.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Live Oak Highschool
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University