DYLAN CATO
Clarksville,TN
Summary
An observant corrections officer with high integrity and a strong attention to detail. Focused on keeping the facility secure and prisoners safe by carefully following established procedures. Highly organized and thorough in searching inmates and facility locations. A hardworking and reliable employee with larger goals of furthering a career in law enforcement.
Law enforcement professional prepared for roles in ensuring public safety and maintaining order. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, with a reliable and adaptable approach. Skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and community engagement. Possess integrity, discipline, and commitment to upholding law.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Cheatham County Sheriff's Office
10.2024 - 01.2026
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness to perform job duties efficiently while minimizing risk of injury or fatigue.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills under pressure situations resulting in favorable outcomes.
- Increased public trust by engaging with community members during patrol shifts and addressing their concerns.
- Ensured accurate documentation of crime reports, witness statements, and evidence collected at scenes for successful case resolutions.
- Handled various types of calls including domestic disputes, property crimes, disturbances involving weapons or narcotics.
- Assisted in the arrest of suspects through effective communication, coordination, and teamwork with other law enforcement officers.
- Performed security checks on businesses and residences within assigned area to deter potential criminal activity.
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Trained new deputies on departmental protocols, enhancing team performance and operational efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols during high-risk situations, maintaining order and protecting public welfare.
- Utilized technology and tools for surveillance operations, improving response time and situational awareness.
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their safety throughout the investigation process.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence, identify suspects, and solve cases effectively.
- Delivered exceptional service when interacting with citizens from diverse backgrounds fostering positive relationships between the sheriff''s office and community members.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings as needed, presenting clear and concise information on case details.
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Houston County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 03.2022
- Conducted proactive patrols to ensure community safety and deter criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and assessing situations effectively.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate crime prevention strategies.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accurate documentation for investigations and legal proceedings.
- Engaged with community members to foster positive relationships and promote public trust in law enforcement.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Supported traffic control efforts by enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations when necessary, and investigating accidents thoroughly.
Correctional Officer
Stewart County Sheriff Department
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Identified and settled disputes between inmates to prevent the escalation into major problems.
- Oversaw and reported on the work of inmates working in the kitchen, laundry and other areas.
- Continuously classified and filed records to keep the system efficient and all information organized.
- Handled the distribution of commissary purchases and other items to the prison population.
- Certified in CPR, chemical spray, and taser deploy.
- Excel in booking incoming inmates.
- Worked overtime for other shifts that were left shorthanded.
Delivery driver/Inside cook
Domino's Pizza
06.2017 - 09.2018
- Followed prescribed routes and time schedules to meet 100% on-time delivery.
- Addressed customer complaints, proactively seeking resolution to ensure repeat business.
- Delivered items within a reasonable time by traveling the most direct route.
- Loaded and unloaded the vehicle with customer packages, delivered packages to customers' doors, and collected payments upon delivery when required.
- Listened to and resolved service complaints in a timely manner, handled product returns and credits.
- Quickly resolved customer complaints to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
- Managed time efficiently to meet consumer demands, increasing sales and providing proactive customer service.
- Processed orders by collecting payments, issuing receipts and updating customer accounts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rossview High School
Clarksville, TN05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University
Online03-2023
Skills
- Search cells
- Documentation
- Coordinate schedules
- Monitor inmates
- Serve customers
- Escort prisoners
- Traffic enforcement
- Officer safety
- Community policing
- Courtroom testimony
- Crime scene management
- Defensive tactics
- Crime prevention
- Search and seizure
- Drug identification
- Vehicle pursuits
- Domestic violence response
- Field training officer
- Child abuse response
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigative skills
- DUI enforcement
- Arrest techniques
- Evidence collection
- Radio communication
Accomplishments
- Achieved by graduating from the Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised my shift on a few occasions as a Field Training Officer.
- Always reliable and was there for my co-workers when needed.
- Tasks were always completed with proficiency and accuracy.
- I have undergone extensive training during my time in law enforcement.
Certification
TLETA graduation post certificate.
Many other certificates have been obtained throughout my career in law enforcement.
Timeline
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Cheatham County Sheriff's Office
10.2024 - 01.2026
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Montgomery County Sheriff's Department
03.2022 - 10.2024
Patrol Deputy Sheriff
Houston County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 03.2022
Correctional Officer
Stewart County Sheriff Department
09.2018 - 02.2020
Delivery driver/Inside cook
Domino's Pizza
06.2017 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
Rossview High School
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
American Intercontinental University