Hunter Embesi
Obrien Tx,TX
Summary
Ensuring the highest priority is given to the quality of life within the community while also overseeing the well-being of all residents in the county. Placing a strong emphasis on addressing mental health challenges, substance abuse issues, and specifically targeting the flow of narcotics into the area.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Deputy Sheriff
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current
- The leading officer in 39th Judicial district securing the highest number of felony indictments in 2023.
- Skilled in navigating the mental health system and actively involved at the public level with the local mental health authority.
- Directed emergency response efforts during critical incidents, ensuring swift and appropriate action to protect lives and property.
- Oversaw budget management for the department, prioritizing essential resources and equipment while minimizing unnecessary expenditures.
- Utilized technology crime analysis tools identify trends patterns criminal behavior develop targeted enforcement initiatives address emerging crime problems specific neighborhoods hot spots.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
Sheriff
Knox County Sheriff's Department
07.2019 - 07.2022
- Appointed Sheriff unanimously by the Commissioners of Knox County in 2019 one year after being hired as a Deputy.
- One of top 5 youngest Sheriffs in the State of Texas at the time of appointment.
- Elected after winning the 2020 general election by gaining 76% of the votes.
- Served as the highest ranking law enforcement officer in the county as well as custodian of all inmates.
- Investigated crimes, interviewed witnesses and victims and gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
- Maintain order throughout entire county.
- Served as witness in court and provided evidence as required.
- Prepared, processed and transmitted various reports.
- Implemented training programs for new recruits.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
- Created plans and communicated deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
- Delivered exceptional level of service to each complainants by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Primary investigator for the department. Presented cases leading to indictments before grand juries.
- Developed strong working relationships with the community as well agencies on the state, local and federal levels.
Deputy Sheriff
Knox County Sheriff's Department
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Assessed and analyzed data to clarify course of criminal prosecution.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties.
- Targeted high crime areas and provided pro active patrols increasing arrests.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Oversaw security for businesses throughout the county by monitoring grounds and property specifically in rural areas.
- Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Reduced process inaccuracies while investigating people and property crimes and assisting district attorney prosecution cases.
- Reduced risk by accurately monitoring and evaluating criminal prosecutorial data while managing crime scenes.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
Police Officer
La Grange Police Department
03.2018 - 06.2018
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized in court hearings.
Deputy Sheriff
Fayette County Sheriff's Department
01.2017 - 03.2018
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail. Conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property determining appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Answered emergency calls from citizens and business owners.
Full Time Cowboy and Ranch Management
Fritsch Cattle Co/Cook Cattle Co/Santa Fe Ranch
01.2007 - 04.2016
- Cared for cow-calf operations.
- Maintained ranch records and documentation.
- Maintained condition of brood mares and foals.
- Arranged the appropriate breed of bulls to achieve a low birth weight calf and assisted in birthing.
- Maintained equipment and ranch structures.
- Conducted thorough examinations of animals to identify concerns such as illnesses, diseases and injuries.
- Maintained data in daily logs notating trends and identifying areas of concern along with tracking growth and feeding production.
- Completed invoices for bills of lading, sales receipts, and supplies.
- Directed training over multiple disciplines of horses.
- Inspected cattle for signs of sickness and overall herd health.
Education
Police Academy
Wharton County Junior College
Wharton, TX12.2016
Police Academy
Houston Community College
Houston, TX02.2012
High School Diploma
East Bernard High School
East Bernard, TX05.2007
Skills
- Emergency Management
- Crime Prevention
- Community Relations
- Crime investigation
- Public Safety
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Professional Demeanor
- Warrant procedures
References
Bill Price: 940-655-4440
Ryan Thrash:940-203-2713
Richard Lowe: 281-303-6487
Rick Martell:979-942-4151
Pat Laughery: 940-839-7191
Timeline
Chief Deputy Sheriff
Haskell County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current
Sheriff
Knox County Sheriff's Department
07.2019 - 07.2022
Deputy Sheriff
Knox County Sheriff's Department
07.2018 - 07.2019
Police Officer
La Grange Police Department
03.2018 - 06.2018
Deputy Sheriff
Fayette County Sheriff's Department
01.2017 - 03.2018
Full Time Cowboy and Ranch Management
Fritsch Cattle Co/Cook Cattle Co/Santa Fe Ranch
01.2007 - 04.2016
Police Academy
Wharton County Junior College
Police Academy
Houston Community College
High School Diploma
East Bernard High School
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