Gary Goodlett
Leander
Summary
Law enforcement professional with expertise in DWI investigations and crisis intervention. Demonstrated ability to operate independently and collaboratively, with strong skills in comprehensive report writing. Recognized for training new officers while upholding high standards of law enforcement procedures.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Cedar Park Police Department
Cedar Park
10.2023 - Current
- Enforce laws to enhance public safety and community trust in Cedar Park.
- Respond to emergency calls and provide immediate assistance.
- Patrol assigned areas to deter crime and ensure safety.
- Conduct thorough criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims, and interrogating suspects.
- Arrest suspects following established procedures while exercising common sense and good judgment.
- Prepare clear reports documenting incidents and police activities.
- Train new officers on procedures and best practices for policing.
- Provide testimony in court regarding investigations conducted.
Sheriff's Sergeant
Coryell County Sheriff's Office
Gatesville
10.2021 - 10.2023
- Supervised daily operations and activities of law enforcement personnel, ensuring effective team performance and public safety.
- Managed incident response and coordinated with emergency services during crises, enhancing response effectiveness and community safety.
- Enforced local laws and regulations, ensuring public safety and order.
- Collaborated with other agencies on investigations and crime prevention initiatives.
- Reviewed reports and documentation for accuracy and completeness, supporting thorough investigations and accountability.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Educated community members on health resources and preventive measures available.
- Maintained statistics of jail diversions.
- Maintained Crisis Intervention Unit Budget.
- Developed schedules to ensure adequate staffing and resource allocation.
- Responded to barricaded subjects or hostage situations as needed for negotiations.
Sheriff's Deputy
Coryell County Sheriff's Office
Gatesville
07.2019 - 10.2021
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance to citizens.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure public safety and compliance with laws.
- Conducted investigations on incidents, gathering evidence and witness statements to support case resolution.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Prepared thorough reports on incidents, arrests, and daily activities to ensure accurate documentation and accountability.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Assisted in training new deputies on policies and procedures, enhancing team knowledge and operational effectiveness.
Campus Police Officer
Central Texas College
Killeen
02.2018 - 07.2019
- Responded to emergencies, providing immediate assistance and coordinating response efforts.
- Administered first aid and CPR during emergencies.
- Investigated incidents, gathering evidence and documenting findings to support case resolution.
- Investigated suspicious activity and responded to calls for assistance or service.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Enforced campus regulations, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures effectively.
- Patrolled campus grounds to ensure safety and security for students and staff.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activities and potential threats promptly.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to develop and implement safety initiatives and crime prevention strategies, enhancing campus security.
- Conducted building checks, provided escorts, and performed lockouts and unlocks for security services.
- Assisted in training new officers on protocols, safety measures, and operational procedures.
- Compiled comprehensive reports on incidents, including use of force, to ensure accurate record-keeping and accountability.
- Attended training classes in order to stay up-to-date with current laws, regulations and procedures relating to campus police work.
- Regularly inspected equipment used by Campus Police Officers for proper functioning.
Driver Guard
Dunbar Armored
12.2017 - 02.2018
- Safeguarded currency and partner during transport, maintaining safety and security.
- Minimize opportunity of theft/robbery for partner's/customers safety.
- Monitored surroundings for suspicious persons near customer locations to deter theft/robbery.
- Operate motor vehicle in a safe manner to ensure safety of valuables, partner, and other drivers.
- Picked up currency and delivered to designated locations, ensuring secure transport.
- Verified that all cargo matched the shipping manifest to prevent discrepancies.
- Recorded precise arrival and departure times for accurate tracking.
Police Officer
Copperas Cove Police Department
05.2015 - 11.2017
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Monitored, noted, reported, and investigated suspicious persons, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area to maintain public safety.
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal acts or statute violations were committed.
- Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle and criminal laws.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and individuals requiring first aid for physical injuries, ensuring timely medical assistance.
- Recorded facts to prepare accurate reports and legal documents, facilitating effective case management.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2012 - 05.2015
- Conduct continuous, formal, and special counts to verify presence of all offenders.
- Monitor offender conduct in housing units and during work/recreational activities to uphold policies and prevent violence or escape.
- Inspect conditions of locks, window bars, doors, and gates of the correctional facility to ensure security and help prevent escape.
- Search offenders, vehicles, visitors, and conduct shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband, such as weapons or drugs.
- Use weapons, hand restraints, and physical force to maintain discipline and order among inmates.
- Guard facility entrances to screen visitors.
- Mediate disputes between offenders to maintain a safe environment.
- Conduct fire, safety, and sanitation inspections.
- Record information such as offender identification, charges, and incidences of offender disturbance and daily activities.
- Counsel inmates and respond to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
Education
High School Diploma - Copperas Cove, TX
Copperas Cove High School
Copperas Cove, TX06-2012
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- DWI Investigation
- Drug Recognition Expert
- Law enforcement procedure
- Report writing
- Crisis intervention
- Teamwork
Certification
- Advanced Peace Officer License
- Mental Health Officer
- Drug Recognition Expert
- Crisis/Hostage Negotiator
Timeline
Police Officer
Cedar Park Police Department
10.2023 - Current
Sheriff's Sergeant
Coryell County Sheriff's Office
10.2021 - 10.2023
Sheriff's Deputy
Coryell County Sheriff's Office
07.2019 - 10.2021
Campus Police Officer
Central Texas College
02.2018 - 07.2019
Driver Guard
Dunbar Armored
12.2017 - 02.2018
Police Officer
Copperas Cove Police Department
05.2015 - 11.2017
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
11.2012 - 05.2015
High School Diploma - Copperas Cove, TX
Copperas Cove High School