Jacob Cockrell
Trinity,Alabama
Summary
Detail-oriented intelligence professional adept at collecting and processing information. Strategic and organized, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Decatur Police Department
Decatur, AL
01.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated sound judgment while under pressure, including life-threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- Participated in community programs, reducing the gap between law enforcement officers and the locals, and creating trust.
- Provided CPR and first aid during emergencies before the arrival of law enforcement officers and paramedics.
- Conducted preliminary investigation of events related to homicide, rape, robbery, fatal traffic accident, and death/bodies found.
- Interrogated suspects, interviewed complainants, witnesses, etc., summarized in writing the statements of witnesses and complainants, and participated in raids and searches.
- Prepared reports, citations, and summons necessary to charge individuals with violations of ordinances, statutes, and laws, including petty, misdemeanor, and felonious offenses.
- Patrolled assigned district(s) within the corporate limits to deter illegal activities; protected and preserved the safety and security of individuals, buildings, neighborhoods, and district(s).
- Appeared in municipal, county, and district courts to offer credible testimony relative to the investigation and charging of individuals with criminal and non-criminal offenses.
Sheriff's Deputy
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
Morgan County, AL
03.2016 - 01.2018
- APOST Deputy in charge of shift.
- Verified and executed warrants, conducted searches, logged inmates in and out of jail database, and fingerprinted and photographed inmates.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Maintained records and logs of man-hours, materials, and equipment used.
- Graduated from APOST with the Academic Achievement Award for the highest GPA.
Team Sergeant
U.S. Army
, USA
09.2014 - 02.2016
- Nominated as team leader for the Signal Team's upcoming deployment.
- Oversaw training and preparation of the Signal Team's pre-deployment.
- Signed for and maintained over $3,000,000.00 of military equipment.
- Attended and led several classes for Signal Collection training.
Squad Sergeant
U.S. Army
, USA
09.2013 - 09.2014
- Signed for and maintained over $40,000,000.00 of military equipment.
- Became proficient in several signal collection machines.
- Sent daily reports to White House officials.
- Monitored North Korean communications and movements.
- Responsible for training and leading over 20 Soldiers.
- Briefed several government dignitaries of the Korean Mission.
- Created a club for Soldiers to socialize and lowered Article 15 incidents inside the unit by 100%.
Soldier
U.S. Army
, USA
08.2011 - 09.2013
- Received a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) Clearance.
- Was one of 20 Soldiers selected to stand up the 780th MI BDE (1st Cyber).
- Received National Security Agency (NSA) credentials and worked directly alongside mission assignments.
- Attended several classes in the Cyber field.
- I was responsible for delivering and escorting military equipment and high-ranking military personnel to the NSA, Pentagon, and various other military locations.
- Signed for and maintained over $100,000.00 of military equipment.
- Graduated from Warrior Leader Course with the highest GPA of all students.
- Promoted to Sergeant in 2 years of service.
Soldier (Training)
U.S. Army
USA
06.2010 - 08.2011
- Attended the United States Army Basic Combat Training at Fort Leonard Wood to develop and enhance skills in order to transition from a civilian to a Soldier.
- The Army Basic Training prepared me physically and mentally for what I would endure throughout my military career.
- Attended Advanced Individual Training (AIT) at Information Warfare Training Command, Corry Station.
- Trained in gathering clues from radio frequencies and electronic signals to detect and collect coded foreign intelligence messages.
- Became proficient in intercepting and identifying these nonverbal frequencies, and keeping logs in order to piece together secret tactical messages.
- Attended one of the initial classes for the Joint Cyber Analysis Course.
- Graduated AIT with the highest GPA of all Soldiers in my class.
Education
BBA - Healthcare Administration
Strayer University
Washington, DC09-2024
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
Washington, DC09-2022
Skills
- Computer proficiency
- Leadership experience
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- People skills
- Adaptability
- Collaboration
- Positivity
- Work ethic
- An Openness to New Ideas
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Decatur Police Department
01.2018 - Current
Sheriff's Deputy
Morgan County Sheriff's Office
03.2016 - 01.2018
Team Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2014 - 02.2016
Squad Sergeant
U.S. Army
09.2013 - 09.2014
Soldier
U.S. Army
08.2011 - 09.2013
Soldier (Training)
U.S. Army
06.2010 - 08.2011
BBA - Healthcare Administration
Strayer University
Associate of Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
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