Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
Languages
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Dustin Powell

Westminster,CO

Summary

Passionate Christian, educator, father and former Police Officer with diverse experience across various learning environments, including specialized and mainstream settings. Skilled in creating engaging curriculums tailored to individual student needs, fostering inclusive classroom atmospheres that inspire curiosity and learning. Demonstrated ability to adapt teaching methodologies to enhance student understanding and achievement. Successfully implemented innovative teaching strategies that improved learner engagement and academic performance.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

American Guard Services
Englewood, CO
03.2024 - Current
  • Compiled comprehensive reports detailing shift incidents.
  • Analyzed security logs and video footage for unauthorized activities.
  • Educated employees on evacuation routes, shelter locations, first aid techniques and proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Responded to emergency situations such as fights, medical issues, or suspicious activity.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.

Instructor

Self-employeed
Westminster, CO
02.2012 - Current
  • Developed and implemented firearms training programs for law enforcement personnel.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to the use of firearms.
  • Conducted sessions covering the legal responsibilities of firearm usage and training.
  • Maintained extensive knowledge in first aid, CPR and automated external defibrillators.
  • Developed and implemented lesson plans for medical classes.

Police Officer

Regional Transportation District
Denver, CO
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Conducted investigations and arrests.
  • Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
  • Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
  • Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.

Parole Officer

Colorado Department Of Corrections
Westminster, CO
06.2021 - 01.2023
  • Supervised adult sex offenders to monitor compliance with court-ordered conditions.
  • In depth investigations for offenders, family, staff etc
  • Social media surveillance
  • Managed full-cycle caseloads, including pretrial, pre-sentence and client supervision.
  • Investigated violations of parole or probation conditions and took appropriate action when necessary.
  • Provided guidance and assistance to parolees regarding job searches, housing, education, counseling, healthcare services, and other areas of need.

Firefighter

Department Of Defense
Washington, DC
03.2008 - 07.2018
  • Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
  • Assessed scenarios for rapid adaptation of action plans considering context.
  • Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses.
  • Aircraft Rescue Firefighter
  • Weapons of Mass Destruction-First Responder

Education

High School Diploma -

Woodland Park High School
Woodland Park, CO
05-1998

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO

Certificate - Fire Science Technology

University of Maryland, College Park
College Park, MD

Skills

  • Advanced Firearms Instruction
  • Crisis intervention
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Interactive teaching and learning
  • Report writing
  • Conflict resolution

Affiliations

  • Proud father of 2 daughters
  • Off roading
  • Serving in church
  • Volunteering

Accomplishments

  • Medal of Valor
  • Muliple Citations
  • CPR Life Saver Award

Certification

  • Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
  • Crisis Intervention Team- (CIT Officer)
  • CPR/AED
  • Active Shooter-Responder
  • 20yrs-Emergency Medical Service

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Supervisor

American Guard Services
03.2024 - Current

Police Officer

Regional Transportation District
01.2023 - 04.2023

Parole Officer

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.2021 - 01.2023

Instructor

Self-employeed
02.2012 - Current

Firefighter

Department Of Defense
03.2008 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Woodland Park High School

Certificate - Criminal Justice

Pikes Peak Community College

Certificate - Fire Science Technology

University of Maryland, College Park

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