Gavin Brittain
Baxter Springs,KS
Summary
Formerly a detective with a four-year background in law enforcement. Looking to build upon skills and tackle new responsibilities as a Liberty employee in Joplin, Missouri, or the surrounding area. Responsible and reliable with the ability to remain calm and professional in stressful and tense situations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Rock Quarry/ Plant Manager
Self-employeed
Goodman, MO
05.2025 - Current
- Oversee production processes to optimize efficiency and quality standards.
- Implement safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry regulations.
- Train and mentor staff on best practices for operational excellence.
- Develop maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and extend equipment lifespan.
- Analyze production metrics to identify trends and improve workflows.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
Apprentice Lineman
Liberty
Joplin, MO
04.2022 - 05.2025
- Enhanced team efficiency by consistently meeting deadlines for power line installations and repairs.
- Improved safety standards on the job site by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintenance tasks.
- Assisted in the completion of complex projects, such as high-voltage transmission line installations and maintenance operations.
- Contributed to a reduction in power outages by promptly identifying and repairing damaged lines and equipment.
Liberty Customer Service Representative
Liberty
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Detective
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - 03.2021
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices, conducted research into suspects to determine criminal activities, documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations in compliance with legal statutes and department policies
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, prepared evidence and trained team members on agency processes as well as investigation strategies
- Managed hundreds of tips and Investigated complaints brought by members of community by compiling evidence to solve cases and identified suspects and witnesses to collected statements and gather information
- Efficiently responded to major crimes to mark off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or contamination
- Appeared in court and testified under oath delivering calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases, collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices
Deputy Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
07.2016 - 03.2018
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements to assist in solving crimes
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
Dispatch Operator
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
10.2015 - 07.2016
- Routed calls to police, fire and ambulance service to meet individual call needs
- Relayed latest information to first responders via electronic means, telephone calls and radio responses
- Completed appropriate forms and radio announcements for police department needs such as BOLO requests
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments
Machine Operator
Absolute Dimensions
08.2011 - 10.2015
- Operated heavy duty lathes, boring machines and mills, planers, shapers and grinders
- Set accurate feed rates and trimming protocols to maintain efficient production and meet schedule demands
- Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances
- Read and interpreted blueprints and schematics for work to be performed
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform rough and finishing machining, working with tin, sheet iron and sheet copper
- Followed technical documentation, including tooling instructions and product specifications to determine and implement operational sequences
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Friends University
Wichita, KSLiberty Intro To Lineman Course
Joplin MO09.2021
Police Academy Certification - Criminal Justice
University of Kansas, Police Academy
Hutchinson, KS12.2016
High School Diploma -
Baxter Springs High School
Baxter Springs, KS05.2011
Skills
- Forklift certified
- CDL class A
- Team leadership skills
- Training proficiency
- Investigating crimes
- Equipment operation
- Safety and compliance
- Project management
Timeline
Rock Quarry/ Plant Manager
Self-employeed
05.2025 - Current
Apprentice Lineman
Liberty
04.2022 - 05.2025
Liberty Customer Service Representative
Liberty
03.2021 - 04.2022
Detective
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - 03.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
07.2016 - 03.2018
Dispatch Operator
Cherokee County Sheriff's Office
10.2015 - 07.2016
Machine Operator
Absolute Dimensions
08.2011 - 10.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Friends University
Liberty Intro To Lineman Course
Police Academy Certification - Criminal Justice
University of Kansas, Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Baxter Springs High School