Dylan Waddell
Blountville
Summary
POST-certified Law enforcement professional with two years of Law Enforcement experience and 4 years of military service. Large emphasis on Officer and Public safety, and overall wanting to help Sullivan County continue to be a great place for families to live.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
Bristol Tennessee Police Department
03.2023 - Current
- Prepared detailed incident reports and memos.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas, completing patrol checks and directed patrols, and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Organized multiple stress-shoot trainings for fellow shift members as the Shift Training Coordinator at own financial expense.
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army, 10th Mountain Division
09.2019 - 01.2023
- Led fire team during numerous infantry live fire exercises and Situational Team Exercises (STX)
- Served in numerous positions within the infantry platoon, such as Team Leader, SAW gunner, RTO (Radio Telephone Operator), M240B/L Machine Gunner, and Assistant Gunner.
- 1st place in Apache Company Marksmanship competition and stress shoot events.
- Conducted frequent land navigation training.
Lifeguard
Town of Abingdon
05.2016 - 07.2019
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer aid to individuals in distress.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
- Assisted in Lifeguard training classes and instructed trainee lifeguards on how to perform rescue and recovery techniques.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely, efficient manner.
- Conducted routine water tests to maintain proper chemical balance, ensuring optimal swimming conditions for patrons.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Highlands Community College
05-2019
Skills
- Stress Tolerance
- Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner
- Firearms proficiency
- Investigative skills
- Experienced in writing arrest warrants and search warrants
- Zero policy violations
- Self-motivated and Proactive
Certification
Basic Crash School (Bristol)
CID School (SCSO)
SFST/DUI School (Bristol)
Walter State Police Academy Top-Shot Award Winner
Recipient of the Walter State Law Enforcement Academy "Top Shot" award for marksmanship proficiency
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Bristol Tennessee Police Department
03.2023 - Current
Infantryman (11B)
United States Army, 10th Mountain Division
09.2019 - 01.2023
Lifeguard
Town of Abingdon
05.2016 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Virginia Highlands Community College
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