Jacob Cross
115 Park Avenue, Lewistown ,Montana
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
Fergus County Sheriff's Office
Lewistown, MT
11.2020 - Current
- Transported and escorted inmates to hospitals, court and other institutions.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
- Interviewed different victims, witnesses and suspects to gather and record information for ongoing and future investigations.
- Performed basic first aid procedures and cardiopulmonary resuscitation on unconscious inmates.
- follow hourly checks of all inmates
- Counseled inmates and responded to legitimate questions, concerns and requests.
- Fingerprinted and photographed incoming and released inmates.
- conducted search's of cells and inmates
- Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- help the public with any questions or process's the Sheriff's Office offers such as fingerprints for background checks or concealed carry permits.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
- Used appropriate means to discipline prisoners.
- 40 hour work week
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Fergus County Sheriff's Office
Lewistown, Montana
11.2020 - Current
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Maintained safe and secure environments for court proceedings.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Interviewed subjects, targets and witnesses for information verification and corroboration.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
Security Technician
Nexus Meth Treatment Facility
Lewistown, MT
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Maintain Security and safety of inmates.
- Transport inmates to and from appointments
- conduct checks on inmates and equipment throughout the building
- process packages entering the building
- conduct investigations into facility infractures or criminal events
- 40 hour/week
Stocker
Coca-Cola
Lewistown, Montana
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Recorded merchandise moves for correct product counts and checked quantities against stocking reports.
- Replenished items to maintain stock availability.
- Updated product labels to reflect accurate pricing.
- Palletized merchandise for easy movement to sales floor locations.
- Resolved or assisted in handling routine customer concerns within established guidelines.
Clerk
Albertsons
Lewistown, Montana
06.2016 - 07.2018
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
- Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
Education
Detention Basic
Montana Law Enforcement Acadamy
Helena, MT11-2021
High School Diploma -
Fergus High School
Lewistown, MT05-2018
Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Security and sanitation checks
- Defensive techniques
- Facility monitoring
- Inmate observation
- Report Preparation
- Inmate escorting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Emergency Response
- File Maintenance
- Medical emergencies
- Booking procedures
- Problem-Solving
- Trained in defensive tactics
- First Aid Certification
Certification
- Corrections/Detention Officer Basic Certificate 11/30/21 Maintaining Boundaries for Corrections Staff02/20/2025
- CPR Certified/Stop The Bleed 2/20/21- present, Career Professionalism07/30/2024
- Anti-Bias Training For Law Enforcement (1 hour) 03/10/2025 Basic Jail Security Principles07/28/2024
- Dealing with Stress 03/02/2025 Ambush Awareness and Preparation02/20/2025
- qualified with glock 17, smith and wesson m&p sport 2, and 870 remington
References
- Mr. Ryan Peterson, Fergus County Sheriff. 406-599-0510
- Mr. Cory Smith, Fergus County Undersheriff. 406-781-0252
- Mr. Tyler Wilson, Sheriff Deputy. 406-600-5562
- Mr. Kyler Phelps, Sheriff Deputy/FBI. 406-799-3430
- Mr. Charlie Cornwall, Sheriff Deputy/US Marine/US Marshal. 406-366-6900
- Mr. Joe Wirts, Police Officer/US Marine/National Guard. 406-380-2575
Timeline
Detention Officer
Fergus County Sheriff's Office
11.2020 - Current
Reserve Deputy Sheriff
Fergus County Sheriff's Office
11.2020 - Current
Security Technician
Nexus Meth Treatment Facility
10.2019 - 11.2020
Stocker
Coca-Cola
06.2018 - 07.2019
Clerk
Albertsons
06.2016 - 07.2018
Detention Basic
Montana Law Enforcement Acadamy
High School Diploma -
Fergus High School