Jacob Bettilyon
Fredericksburg,VA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer- Firearms Instructor
Fairfax County Police Department
Fairfax County, Virginia
11.2021 - Current
- I am currently assigned to the Fairfax County Criminal Justice Academy Range as a full-time firearms instructor
- I am a part of an instructor cadre that is responsible for the training and safety of new recruits as well as incumbent officers for an agency with 1400 sworn officers
- I am responsible for the implementation and execution of safety procedures to ensure minimal risk to officers and environment
- I am responsible for the accountability and maintenance of thousands of service weapons and associated components
- I liaison with critical vendors and companies to integrate new weapons and gear.
Public Safety Diver
Fairfax County Police Department
Fairfax, VA
08.2020 - Current
- Currently a supplemental member of the Fairfax County Police Department Public Safety Dive Team.
- Trained new divers on proper use of equipment and safety protocols.
- Conducted safety inspections of dive equipment prior to each dive.
- Assisted in the maintenance and repair of dive gear.
- Maintained detailed records of all dives including depths reached and duration.
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments.
- Retrieved vehicles and weapons from watery areas.
- Provided support during emergency response operations underwater.
Police Officer
Fairfax County Police Department
Fairfax County, Virginia
08.2016 - 11.2021
- Responded to emergency and public service calls, provided essential law enforcement and public safety services to the community to include preliminary investigations
- Acts to enforce criminal laws, traffic violations and maintain public order
- Conducted criminal and vehicle accident investigations
- Effected arrests, managed criminal and traffic cases
- Prepared case files, appeared and testified in local and federal court
- Works effectively with members of a diverse community and fellow officers
- Attended numerous classes in reference to, but not limited to, criminal investigation, search warrants, community policing, and leadership/supervisory roles.
Infantryman- Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Served with 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment who has successfully fulfilled leadership billets as a team leader, squad leader, and advisor to Marines and members of the Afghan National Army
- Carried out and delegated the orders from my Commanding Officers in both training as well as combat operations
- I was responsible for the full accountability of my Marines and their weapons, equipment, and personal gear under my charge
- I was entrusted with teambuilding, planning, and execution of training exercises for small units.
Education
Bachelors Degree - International Relations- Global Security
University of Rochester
05.2016
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Saddleback College
06.2014
Certification
- Virginia Law Enforcement Certification
- PADI Open Water
- ERD Instructor
- SDI Open Water Scuba Diver Instructor
- SDI Snorkeling Instructor
- SDI Computer Diver Instructor
- ERD Tender Instructor
Timeline
Police Officer- Firearms Instructor
Fairfax County Police Department
11.2021 - Current
Public Safety Diver
Fairfax County Police Department
08.2020 - Current
Police Officer
Fairfax County Police Department
08.2016 - 11.2021
Infantryman- Squad Leader
United States Marine Corps
06.2010 - 08.2012
Bachelors Degree - International Relations- Global Security
University of Rochester
Associates Degree - Liberal Arts
Saddleback College