Derrick Jackson
Henderson,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic individual experienced in stocking shelves for variety of organizations. Offering engaging and pleasant personality combined with background building customer relationships. Diligent and reliable Hand Packer successful at handling high-volume, physically-challenging work, standing for long periods and moving with ease. Excellent physical stamina, teamwork capabilities and communication skills. Dedicated to surpassing production goals and maximizing customer satisfaction every day. Skilled in unloading trucks, moving merchandise and stocking shelves. Enthusiastic, positive and dedicated professional proficient in correct procedures for stocking and rotating merchandise. Physically fit and active.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Trooper 1
Department of Public Safety
Odessa, TX
03.2025 - Current
- Enforced traffic laws, ensuring public safety and compliance with regulations.
- Conducted thorough investigations of accidents and crimes, documenting evidence meticulously.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support to community members.
- Collaborated with local agencies to coordinate public safety initiatives and community outreach programs.
- Trained new recruits on operational procedures, enhancing team efficiency and effectiveness.
- Evaluated incident reports for accuracy, maintaining high standards in documentation processes.
- Led community engagement efforts, fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and residents.
- Performed vehicle stops for violations such as speeding or driving under the influence, ensuring roadways remained safe for all users.
- Collaborated with other troopers, sharing information and supporting each other during challenging situations.
- Improved public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency situations in a timely manner.
- Acted calmly and efficiently in emergency and serious situations such as high-speed vehicle chases and standoffs.
- Reduced criminal activities by performing thorough investigations and apprehending suspects when necessary.
- Participated in specialized training programs to maintain a high level of proficiency in law enforcement techniques and procedures.
- Served as a liaison between the department and other law enforcement agencies, collaborating on joint operations or sharing information to resolve cases effectively.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports and inspected squad vehicles and weapons.
- Testified in court as needed, providing accurate and detailed accounts of investigations or incidents that occurred on duty.
- Developed arrest, unlawful activity and incident reports.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes and properties for evidence and stolen property.
- Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Conducted searches for missing persons or fugitives, utilizing various resources and working closely with other law enforcement agencies.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, arrests, citations issued, evidence collected, and case progress updates.
- Enhanced community relations through participation in local events, presentations, and educational outreach programs.
- Communicated effectively with citizens from diverse backgrounds while addressing their concerns or providing assistance as needed.
- Facilitated the smooth flow of traffic during major events or incidents by coordinating with local agencies and providing crowd control assistance when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with state laws regarding weapons possession by inspecting firearms during traffic stops or other encounters as appropriate.
- Mentored new troopers during their initial training period, offering guidance and support to help them navigate the challenges of their new role.
- Assisted with traffic control during accidents or other incidents, ensuring the safe movement of vehicles and pedestrians.
- Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in patrol cars.
- Participated in joint task forces targeting specific criminal organizations or illegal activities within the jurisdictional area served.
- Assisted fellow troopers during high-risk situations by providing backup support or tactical expertise when required.
- Performed high-speed vehicle pursuits to apprehend criminal suspects.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Drafted daily reports detailing patrol activities, observations and arrests.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Promoted public safety and facilitated vehicular flow by directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Directed suspects on field sobriety tests and performed tests using portable equipment.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
Meat Packer
Sadler's Smokehouse
Henderson, TX
05.2020 - Current
- Inspected meat to perform quality assurance checks.
- Organized and stored items at specific temperatures to maintain freshness.
- Sanitized surfaces to maintain cleanliness of food service area.
- Packaged and attached labeling to various meat selections.
Grocery Stocker
Brookshires Food Store
Kilgore, TX
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted customers by finding items quickly to boost store satisfaction rates.
- Operated manual and electric pallet jacks, safely relocating heavy merchandise on sales floor for timely stocking.
- Blocked and faced products on displays and shelves in accordance with company policy.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
- Helped customers locate desired items and transfer oversized items to vehicles.
- Helped customers complete purchases by moving heavy items, collecting payments, and bagging purchases.
- Unloaded, sorted and stocked merchandise according to store layout and product placement.
- Readied items for sales floor stocking by affixing tags and preparing shelf labels.
- Maintained effective team member communication.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50 pounds.
- Rotated stock correctly to prevent out-of-date products and removed aging items from main shelving to build special promotional displays.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Answered customer questions and provided detailed product information.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kilgore College
Kilgore, TX05-2022
Texas State Trooper - Texas State Trooper Academy
Texas Department of Public Safety
Austin, TX03-2025
Skills
- Law enforcement
- Traffic enforcement strategies
- Emergency response techniques
- Tactical response strategies
- Investigation techniques
- Forensic evidence gathering
- Suspect apprehension strategies
- Traffic accident analysis
- Search procedures
- Public safety enforcement
- Community safety initiatives
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Firearm operational readiness
- Firearms handling
- Firearms safety training
- Community patrol techniques
- Critical Thinking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Detail-oriented
- Task prioritization
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Grocery quality control
- Pallet Jack Operation
- Unloading Procedures
- Order packaging
- Stocking inventory
- Serve Customers
- Consultative sales
- Cash Register Operations
- Basic life support
- Professional conduct
- Criminal surveillance methods
- Search procedures
- Professional conduct
- Public safety enforcement
- Case documentation
Accomplishments
Top Male Distinguished fitness Award 2025 DPS Academy
Timeline
Trooper 1
Department of Public Safety
03.2025 - Current
Grocery Stocker
Brookshires Food Store
01.2021 - 05.2023
Meat Packer
Sadler's Smokehouse
05.2020 - Current
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Kilgore College
Texas State Trooper - Texas State Trooper Academy
Texas Department of Public Safety