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United State Marine Corps Veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm
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David Brett Waddell

Fayetteville,AR

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in law enforcement and education. As a Sergeant at the University of Arkansas Police Department, I excelled in de-escalation and relationship building, fostering trust within the community. Proven ability to engage students as a Substitute Teacher at ESS, creating supportive learning environments that promote academic success.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Teacher

ESS
11.2022 - Current
  • Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
  • Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
  • Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
  • Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.

Police Officer/Sergeant

University of Arkansas Police Department
10.2003 - 09.2022

-Patrol streets of Fayetteville, Arkansas

-Train and Supervise Police Officers

-Investigation, reporting, and prevention of criminal activities.

-Enforcement of criminal and traffic laws.

-Teaching RAD (Rape Aggression Defense) to college students for a credit (8 week course).

-De-escalation of potential conflict, at times under extreme and violent circumstances.

-Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.

-Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.

Police Officer/Detective

Camden Police Department
10.1998 - 09.2003

-Patrol city streets of Camden, Arkansas

-Investigation, reporting, and prevention of criminal acts

-Training and mentoring new officers (last two years on this job)

-Court Testimony

-De-escalation of conflict, at times in extreme and violent circumstances

-School Resource Officer Duty

Education

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2007

No Degree - Transfer Studies

Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR

High School Diploma -

Fairview High School
Camden, AR
05-1988

Skills

  • Classroom management
  • Adaptable
  • Relationship building and management
  • Student engagement
  • Communication
  • De-escalation

United State Marine Corps Veteran of Operation Desert Shield/Storm

Numerous Service Metals including:

-Southwest Asia Service

-Over Seas Service

-Combat Action

Timeline

Substitute Teacher

ESS
11.2022 - Current

Police Officer/Sergeant

University of Arkansas Police Department
10.2003 - 09.2022

Police Officer/Detective

Camden Police Department
10.1998 - 09.2003

Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology

University of Arkansas

No Degree - Transfer Studies

Southern Arkansas University Tech

High School Diploma -

Fairview High School
David Brett Waddell