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Eric Ruff

Corona,CA

Summary

Proven Deputy Sheriff with a track record of maintaining public safety and minimizing risks, demonstrated during tenure at Los Angeles County Sheriff Department. Expert in de-escalation techniques (hard skill) and relationship building (soft skill), ensuring peaceful resolutions and strong community trust. Dedicated Deputy Sheriff offering 27 years experience in law enforcement landscape. Demonstrated success in monitoring public safety through patrol details and during community events. Resourceful worker with commitment to integrity and honesty. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Armed Security position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles, CA
06.2006 - 03.2024
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability within department ranks by mentoring junior deputies and serving as a reliable source of support for colleagues.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
  • Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Los Angeles, CA
04.1995 - 10.2000

Please see previous job description.

Sorter, Loader, Pick Off

United Postal Service (UPS)
Cerritos, CA
08.1991 - 06.1993
  • Worked collaboratively with colleagues in fast-paced environment to meet tight deadlines for sorting.
  • Inspected items for damage or defects before sorting as part of quality control process.
  • Followed company policies and procedures to produce consistent work results.
  • Stacked items according to weights, sizes, types, and picking priorities.
  • Reduced errors in the sorting process by conducting thorough quality checks and maintaining accuracy.

Armor Crewman

United States Army
St Louis, MO
02.1986 - 12.1989
  • Ensured optimal functionality of weapons systems through diligent cleaning, inspection, and repair tasks.
  • Maintained high standards of physical fitness to meet the demands of operating in a combat environment.
  • Reduced maintenance downtime for armored vehicles by performing regular inspections and repairs.
  • Improved crew readiness by conducting comprehensive training sessions on vehicle operations and tactics.

Education

No Degree - Political Science, German

University of California - Davis
Davis, CA

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Management

DeVry University
Long Beach, CA
06.2002

Associate of Arts - General Studies, Politial Science, Speech

Cypress College
Cypress, CA
06.1993

Skills

  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Incident Response
  • Court Proceedings
  • Public Safety
  • Defensive Tactics
  • Relationship building and management
  • Prisoner Transport
  • Law Enforcement
  • Courthouse security

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
06.2006 - 03.2024

Deputy Sheriff

Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
04.1995 - 10.2000

Sorter, Loader, Pick Off

United Postal Service (UPS)
08.1991 - 06.1993

Armor Crewman

United States Army
02.1986 - 12.1989

No Degree - Political Science, German

University of California - Davis

Bachelor of Science - Telecommunications Management

DeVry University

Associate of Arts - General Studies, Politial Science, Speech

Cypress College
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