Dennis Reynolds
Staunton,VA
Summary
Team Player with substantial background in training and handling dogs for law enforcement and security operations. Skilled at understanding animal behavior with aptitude to read and respond to dog's body language. Flexible and committed to working in high-stress situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
K9 Handler
Augusta County Sheriff's Office
11.2016 - 07.2023
- Established and maintained safe and clean working environment for animals.
- Developed and implemented successful strategies for teaching and reinforcing basic obedience commands.
- Utilized leashes, collars and harnesses for improved control of canine behavior.
- Provided support and guidance to new canine owners, offering feedback on training and discipline methods.
- Enforced local and state laws.
- collecting and packaging evidence
- collecting data to present in court
- Testifying in court
Deputy Sheriff
Staunton Sheriff's Office
02.2016 - 11.2016
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- Court room security and civil process
Correctional Officer
Middle River Regional Jail
06.2013 - 02.2016
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Correctional Officer
Augusta Correctional Center
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Pipefitter
Riddleberger
06.2008 - 01.2009
- Followed safe work practices, which included fall protection and personal protective equipment.
- Installed and maintained industrial piping fittings, valves, flanges and clamps to complete systems setup.
- Fabricated pipe sections and components to specification using cutting, threading and welding equipment.
- Installed new systems and connected piping to existing components by welding, bolting and threading.
Education
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
06.2008
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Performance Evaluations
- Medical Emergency Response
- Pet Exercising
Timeline
K9 Handler
Augusta County Sheriff's Office
11.2016 - 07.2023
Deputy Sheriff
Staunton Sheriff's Office
02.2016 - 11.2016
Correctional Officer
Middle River Regional Jail
06.2013 - 02.2016
Correctional Officer
Augusta Correctional Center
05.2009 - 06.2013
Pipefitter
Riddleberger
06.2008 - 01.2009
High School Diploma -
Buffalo Gap High School
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