GAVIN K. PENROD
Advance Police Department
Jackson,Missouri
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Driven and community-focused individual with strong sense of integrity and dedication to public safety. Possesses foundational knowledge in law enforcement protocols and criminal justice principles, coupled with skills in conflict resolution and effective communication. Committed to making positive impact by ensuring safety and well-being of community.
Work History
Police Officer
2 Months- Patrolled assigned areas, monitoring for suspicious activity and responding to emergencies promptly.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests, maintaining accurate records for judicial processes.
Correctional Sergeant
1 Year 5 Months- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Supervised 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed 280+ offenders.
- Monitored and confirmed compliance with safety standards and regulations.
- Reduced instances of violence within the institution through effective conflict resolution strategies and communication skills.
- Evaluated job performance of subordinate staff members regularly while providing constructive feedback for improvement opportunities.
- Served as a role model for subordinates, demonstrating professionalism in all aspects of job responsibilities.
- Delegated tasks to employees.
- Efficiently managed resources such as time, personnel, and equipment to ensure smooth operations within the correctional facility.
Correctional Officer
8 Months- Responded to emergency situations quickly and efficiently to ensure safety for staff and inmates.
- Provided first aid and crisis intervention as needed.
- Trained new correctional officers in facility policies and safety procedures.
- Communicated effectively with diverse team to maintain order within facility.
- Patrolled assigned areas within correctional facility to prevent rule violations and potential conflicts among inmates.
- Operated control room equipment such as intercoms, alarms, lighting systems, door controls.
- Supervised inmate activities, including work assignments, meal times, and recreational sessions.
Education
POST Certification - Law Enforcement
Certificate - Criminal Justice
Skills
De-escalation techniques
Policy enforcement
Emergency response
Inmate transportation
Crisis management
Counseling techniques
Search and seizure procedures
Body searches
Job assignments
Firearms proficiency
Decision-making
Report writing
Accomplishments
- Assistant Team Lead on the Corrections Emergency Response Team (CERT) at SECC
- SECC Recruiter
- Field Training Officer
- Supervised team of 15 staff members.
Certification
- Class A Missouri POST Certification (LN: 76447)
- Firearms (Handgun, AR, Shotgun)
- First Responder
- Taser
- Defense Tactics
- Crisis Intervention
Timeline
Police Officer
Advance Police Department
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Sergeant
Southeast Correctional Center
02.2024 - 07.2025Read More
Correctional Officer
Southeast Correctional Center
06.2023 - 02.2024Read More
Cape Career & Technology Center
Certificate from Criminal Justice
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Southeast Missouri State University
POST Certification from Law Enforcement
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Additional Information
- Non-Related Work Experience:
- West Park Lanes
- P: (573) 334-1047
- Delivery Driver at FedEx
- P: (800) 463-3339
- Car Salesman at Bayird Dodge
- P: (573) 227-6335
- Picker at Plaza Tire Warehouse
- P: (573) 334-5036
- Picker and Driver at Cape Electrical Supply
- P: (573) 334-7786