Gavin Ponder
WYNNE,AR
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Police Officer at Wynne Police Department, skilled in emergency response and community engagement. Proven expertise in crime scene preservation and risk mitigation, complemented by strong interpersonal skills. Recognized for enhancing public safety through effective patrol procedures and crisis intervention, ensuring a secure environment for all citizens.
Overview
2021
2021
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Wynne Police Department
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
Police Officer
Wynne Police Department
- Applied protective sealants to trees with unsealed or vulnerable surfaces.
- Chose and executed suitable topping and pruning cuts for healthy tree growth.
- Chopped and trimmed trees and operated chipping equipment for limbs.
- Followed safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards and good practices for tree care.
- Advised customers on proper tree or shrub care to promote healthy growth and improve appearance.
- Operated shredding and chipping equipment and fed limbs and brush into machines.
- Used ropes and chains to reach hard-to-reach branches for trimming and pruning.
- Removed dead and excess branches from trees.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Adaptable individual with exceptional interpersonal skills and talent for building relationships. Known for delivering outstanding service and enhancing client satisfaction. Focused on fostering positive interactions and creating collaborative environment.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Forward Observer
U.S. Marine Corps
07.2016 - 07.2020
- Assisted with real-time intelligence collection by conducting field reconnaissance operations.
- Coordinated with other military units and agencies to support operations and align with mission.
- Efficiently oriented and fired weaponry to smoothly eliminate enemy positions, vessels, and personnel.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of artillery and missile systems during operations to identify areas for improvement.
- Completed inspections and any basic repair need to uphold strict performance standards.
- Researched trends to maintain up-to-date knowledge of advancements in artillery and missile technology.
- Conducted risk assessments for artillery and missile operations to avoid harm to personnel and equipment.
- Confirmed gun line safety and assisted in calibration of weapons systems.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
None - Marine Biology
Basic courses such as English comp, algebra, psychology, and spanish
Skills
- Surveillance expert
- Radar speed measurement
- Special task forces
- Emergency planning
- Weapons safety
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Traffic direction
- Civil laws
- Surveillance
- Courtroom testimony
- Traffic control
- Self-defense techniques
- Law enforcement
- Fingerprinting
- Community engagement
- Criminal law
- Crime prevention
- Inter-agency coordination
- Crime scene preservation
- Crime scene processing
- Police reports
- Defensive driving training
- Interrogation techniques
- Intelligence reports
- Search and seizure warrants
- Case management
- CPR/First aid certified
- Suspect interrogation
- Patrol procedures
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Firearms proficiency
- Drug enforcement
- Risk mitigation
- Emergency response
- Secret government clearance
- K-9
Accomplishments
Have been taking martial arts the majority of my life. Recieved a second degree black belt in taekwondo, a couple years training in mma, some training in boxing, and a grey belt in MCMAP.
Certification
• I am an open water diver for scuba diving
• In the process of getting my k-9 certificate
• Bomb threat management
• Interview & interrogation
• Human intelligence
• Crisis response coordinator
• Tccc & Basic life support
• Land navigation
• CQB tactics
• Radiological Emergency management
• Breaching and room clearing
• Active shooter
• Survival essentials
• Surveillance
• Islamic extremism and international terrorism
• Insight to domestic terrorism
• Use of Force
• Combat Trafficking in persons
• Crisis intervention techniques
• Violence prevention
• Defenseive driving tactics
• Tactical air control party primer
• HITT level 2
• Military Law enforcement
• SERE level A
• AFATDS operator
• Incidental radio operator
• Lance corporal seminar
• Personal Rediness seminar
• Field artillery certificate
• Fire support Marine certificate
Timeline
Forward Observer - U.S. Marine Corps
07.2016 - 07.2020
Police Officer - Wynne Police Department
Police Officer - Wynne Police Department
East Arkansas Community College - None, Marine Biology
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