Donald Evans
Lake Butler
Summary
Dedicated professional with several years of experience providing security and maintaining safe environments for community. Successful managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment. Advanced skills in crime prevention, evidence preservation and witness interview techniques. Looking to apply skills to new position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Clay County Sheriff's Office
Green Cove Springs
04.2024 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and enforce laws.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations.
- Supported investigations by collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses to aid in case resolution.
- Documented incidents and maintained detailed records to support law enforcement operations.
- Trained new deputies on protocols and operational procedures.
- Operated radar equipment to monitor speed limits on highways and roads.
- Attended training sessions to stay up-to-date on current policies and procedures.
- Interacted with citizens professionally while providing information regarding laws and regulations.
- Assisted in the apprehension of suspects and conducted criminal investigations.
- Inspected premises for security breaches or suspicious activity.
- Served arrest warrants, subpoenas, summonses, orders of protection.
- Administered first aid to injured persons and crime victims, ensuring their immediate safety and care.
- Conducted searches for missing persons, evidence, or contraband items.
Deputy Sheriff
Union County Sheriff's Office
Lake Butler
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Enforced laws and maintained public order in Union County.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigated accidents for safety compliance.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for record-keeping.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
Police Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance to citizens in distress.
- Conducted traffic stops and issued citations for violations of local laws.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Provided testimony in court when necessary concerning investigations conducted.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Operated mobile data terminals from patrol vehicles to obtain criminal records on-scene.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Eliminated process discrepancies and accurately investigated felony-level property and violent crimes while preparing, submitting and aiding district attorney prosecution cases.
Correctional Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
Jacksonville
09.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily operations within the correctional facility.
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security.
- Responded to emergencies and disturbances promptly.
- Provided guidance and support to new correctional officers.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian Academy
Baldwin, FL05-2007
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Law Enforcement
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FLSome College (No Degree) - Basic Corrections
Florida State College
Jacksonville, FLSkills
- Patrol techniques
- Evidence collection
- Criminal investigations
- Law enforcement procedures
- Traffic enforcement
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Report writing
- First aid and CPR
- Criminal investigation
- Foot pursuit
- Physical fitness
- De-escalation techniques
- Arrest procedures
- Patrol operations
- Interview techniques
- Defensive tactics
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Clay County Sheriff's Office
04.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Union County Sheriff's Office
04.2023 - 04.2024
Police Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 04.2023
Correctional Officer
Jacksonville Sheriff's Office
09.2019 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Grace Christian Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Law Enforcement
Florida Gateway College
Some College (No Degree) - Basic Corrections
Florida State College