Ethan Wuestenhoefer
Black Canyon City,AZ
Summary
Energetically spearheaded asset protection at Walmart, mastering de-escalation techniques and incident response to significantly enhance safety. At Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, I led by example, mentoring deputies and leveraging relationship-building skills to foster community trust. Achieved efficiency in emergency management and advanced driving, demonstrating a keen ability to make critical decisions under pressure. Gained experience in observing body language and signs of criminal activity during my time interacting with subjects engaged in criminal activity.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
2021.01 - 2024.04
- 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.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
- Performed regular patrols in known areas to deter and prevent criminal activity.
- Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
- Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties to include shooting, first aid, and scenarios.
- Worked major events such as the World Series at Chase Field observing patron's mannerisms and body language for suspicious activity which would threaten the public.
- Worked security jobs at Billionaire Bob Parsons property.
- Obtained certifications to enhance my skills and fill needs in the Sheriff's Office. These certifications required attention to detail, looking for physical clues people under the influence of drugs will display and the ability to keep people calm while testing them.
- Excel in driving quickly and maneuvering through traffic during tense and rapidly evolving situations to avoid collisions.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
2019.09 - 2020.12
- Utilized programs to monitor money machines and registers to identify potential loss and theft through shortages.
- Worked along side management throughout different departments to identify theft and implement new tactics to reduce shrink.
- Educate associates on safe work practices to avoid loss through on duty accidents.
- Prevented unauthorized access to sensitive areas by managing key control systems and maintaining strict adherence to security protocols.
- Minimized financial losses due to employee error by delivering informative workshops on cash handling best practices and security measures.
- Investigated and built strong shoplifting cases of repeat offenders and worked with local LEO to apprehend shoplifters.
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
2018.11 - 2019.09
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Monitored and analyzed customer behavior and body language to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
- Wrote reports outlining activities and results.
- Utilized security systems and CCTV to monitor store activities and detect possible security incidents.
- Conducted Internal Investigations, gathering video evidence of theft from associates.
- Due to not having tools for self defense, I developed skills in deescalating tense situations from approaching shoplifting suspects.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rio Salado
2323 W 14th St, Tempe, AZ 8528106.2021
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ12.2017
Skills
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Relationship building and management
- Arrest procedures
- Patrol operations
- Crime Prevention
- Incident Response
- Critical Thinking
- Physical Fitness
- First Aid
- Continued firearms training
Accomplishments
- Voted top recruit by my peers from multiple agencies during my police academy.
- Set 1.5 mile run record at Maricopa County Law Enforcement Training Academy.
- Earned the Chief's Award of Excellence for my efforts during the World Series in 2023.
- Was in the top rank of DUI apprehensions during DUI taskforce in 2023.
- Completed two, 12 hour Obstacle Course Run Races.
- Qualified for Spartan Race World Championships twice.
- Won the 2020 Spartan Race Sprint in Elite.
Certification
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E)
- Became a Law Enforcement Forensic Phlebotomist
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Maricopa County Sheriff's Office
2021.01 - 2024.04
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
2019.09 - 2020.12
Asset Protection Associate
Walmart
2018.11 - 2019.09
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Rio Salado
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
- Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus (HGN)
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driver Enforcement (A.R.I.D.E)
- Became a Law Enforcement Forensic Phlebotomist
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