Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Languages
Timeline
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Jamal Clavon

Florence,SC

Summary

Professional canine handler with commitment to high standards and delivering results. Adept at training and managing K9 units for diverse operational needs, ensuring optimal performance and safety. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, consistently meeting challenging objectives. Skills include obedience training, scent detection, and tactical deployment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

K9 Handler

Florence County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current
  • Assisted in apprehending suspects by effectively utilizing K9 tracking and search capabilities.
  • Supported fellow officers during high-risk situations, providing valuable K9 assistance and expertise.
  • Contributed to safer work environments for fellow officers by ensuring secure perimeters through efficient building searches conducted with the assistance of a trained patrol dog.
  • Established positive connections between law enforcement and local schools through engaging educational presentations involving the role of a K9 handler.
  • Strengthened interdepartmental relationships by participating in cross-training exercises with other specialized units within the agency.
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.

Code Enforcement Officer

Kershaw County
04.2021 - 10.2022
  • Capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals.
  • Investigating cases of animal cruelty and littering
  • Improved community safety by conducting thorough inspections and identifying code violations in residential and commercial properties.
  • Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
  • Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, employing appropriate restraint techniques for various species while prioritizing public safety.

Animal Control Officer

Richland County Government
10.2019 - 04.2021
  • Capturing and impounding dangerous or stray animals.
  • Investigating cases of animal cruelty
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Developed strong working relationships with veterinarians, rescue organizations, and other stakeholders within the community for improved collaboration on shared goals.

Police Officer

Darlington police department
06.2018 - 09.2019
  • Deter crimes and assure community through high-visibility policing.
  • Patrol assigned areas and monitor activities to protect people/property
  • Investigate crimes and apprehend suspected law violators.

Correctional Officer

South Carolina Department of Corrections
08.2016 - 06.2018
  • Conduct head counts to ensure that each prisoner is present.
  • Monitor conduct of prisoners in housing unit, or during work or recreational activities, according to established policies, regulations, and procedures, to prevent escape or violence.
  • Record information, such as prisoner identification, charges, and incidences of inmate disturbance, and keep daily logs of prisoner activities.

Animal Control Officer

Hartsville Fire Department
01.2016 - 08.2016
  • Patrols City roads to locate and pick up stray animals and to look for animal control violations; enforces leash laws, signage of guard/attack dogs, etc.; assists animals in problem situations; captures domestic, dangerous, or aggressive animals; sets animal traps; loads animals into cages; transports animals to animal shelter, veterinarian offices, or other locations; assists law enforcement by removing animals from accident scenes or crime scenes
  • Performed life-saving procedures during medical emergencies, administering CPR and first aid as needed.
  • Responded to emergency medical calls to perform lifesaving procedures and other emergency medical services.
  • Collaborated with fellow firefighters to execute efficient firefighting strategies, mitigating property damage and loss of life.

Warehouse Worker

Haire American
10.2015 - 12.2015
  • Operate, changeover, clean, troubleshoot, and complete basic maintenance on production equipment consisting of fillers.
  • Record preventative maintenance activities, quality inspection data, equipment downtime, production output and other key metrics, performing mathematical calculations as needed
  • Meet or exceed performance metrics including efficiency, production, downtime

POS Associate (Cashier)

Kohl's Corporation
02.2011 - 08.2013
  • Assists with department recovery, fitting room recovery, housekeeping duties, preparation and taking of inventory and stock room organization.
  • Recovers and replenishes POS endcaps in accordance with merchandising directives and standards

Education

Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH

Lee Central High School -

Skills

  • Courtroom testimony
  • Patrol techniques
  • Crime scene preservation
  • Community policing
  • Investigative skills
  • Drug enforcement
  • Report writing
  • Defensive tactics training
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Customer service
  • Critical thinking
  • Data entry
  • Public safety
  • Emergency planning
  • First aid training
  • Desktop technical support
  • Hardware installation
  • Technical support
  • Software configuration

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder
  • First Aid & CPR
  • Certified K9 Handler
  • DMT Certification
  • LEO 1 Certification
  • Firefighter 1&2 certification
  • Taser Certification
  • GANG SPECIALIST

Personal Information

  • Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
  • Authorized To Work: US for any employer

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Collaborated with team of Number in the development of Project name.

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

K9 Handler

Florence County Sheriff's Office
10.2022 - Current

Code Enforcement Officer

Kershaw County
04.2021 - 10.2022

Animal Control Officer

Richland County Government
10.2019 - 04.2021

Police Officer

Darlington police department
06.2018 - 09.2019

Correctional Officer

South Carolina Department of Corrections
08.2016 - 06.2018

Animal Control Officer

Hartsville Fire Department
01.2016 - 08.2016

Warehouse Worker

Haire American
10.2015 - 12.2015

POS Associate (Cashier)

Kohl's Corporation
02.2011 - 08.2013

Lee Central High School -

Bachelor's - Criminal Justice

Southern New Hampshire University
Jamal Clavon