Gavin Smith
Ames,IA
Summary
Observant law enforcement officer committed to serving and protecting others. Focused professional with history of using sound judgment in intense situations. Eager to leverage 8 years of combined military and municipal law enforcement experience, including expertise in traffic and collision investigation and in-depth knowledge of public safety protocols.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Officer
Ames Police Department
03.2022 - Current
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Lead the department in traffic stops, citations and warnings, and took the most calls for service on 1st watch.
- Participated in continued professional education to increase skills and job knowledge.
- Conducted thorough investigations and prepared detailed reports.
Sergeant
US Army Reserves - 415th MP Detachment
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Served as a Collision Investigation Sergeant and General Investigations Sergeant
- Attended the USAF Traffic Management and Collision Investigation school.
- Proven ability to adapt to new roles and situations quickly, taking on additional duties such as Information Assurance and Security Officer, Unit Loss Prevention Leader, and Unit Movement Officer.
- Assisted in the training and professional development of over 40 soldiers.
Sergeant
United States Army
03.2017 - 03.2022
- Served in multiple roles including Machine Gunner, Driver, Truck Commander, and Patrol Officer.
- Selected to fill a Sergeant position as a Private First Class to further develop demonstrated leadership potential.
- Awarded by the Commanding General for lifesaving actions taken to assist in the treatment of a gunshot victim.
- Attention to detail, technical knowledge, and passion for my craft lead to my team being the only team to certify for Battalion Gunnery Evaluation.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global Universit
OnlineSkills
- Stress Tolerance
- Integrity and Honesty
- Critical Thinking
- Traffic Operations
- Detail Oriented
- Scene and Emergency Incident Management
Training
- Traffic Management and Collision Investigators Course - 343rd Training Squadron USAF, JBSA Lackland
- Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforcement - Governors Traffic Safety Bureau
- Combat Lifesaver / Tactical Combat Casualty Care - Regional Medical Training Center, Fort McCoy
- Basic Life Support - American Red Cross
- Highway Drug Investigations for the Patrol Officer - Midwest Counterdrug Training Center
Timeline
Patrol Officer
Ames Police Department
03.2022 - Current
Sergeant
US Army Reserves - 415th MP Detachment
03.2022 - 09.2024
Sergeant
United States Army
03.2017 - 03.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue Global Universit
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