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James Vogt

Little Elm,TX

Summary

I am a highly motivated, tasks and results-oriented individual with specialized training in military, armed security and law enforcement operations and tactics. I am passionate about protecting my community and always aim to keep everyone safe.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Field Deputy/OIC

Bowie County Sheriff’s Office
07.2022 - 07.2023
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for several cases.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
  • Implemented community policing initiatives to strengthen relationships with local citizens.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.


Field Deputy

Payne County Sheriff’s Office
02.2021 - 04.2022
  • Investigated crimes, interviewed witnesses and victims and gathered physical evidence and preserves for court.
  • Prepared, processed and transmitted various reports.
  • Patrolled in assigned district in patrol car for purpose of observing area for possible criminal activity.
  • Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
  • Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
  • Liaised with local, state, and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.

Police Officer

City Of Cushing Police Department
08.2019 - 02.2021
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.

Police Officer & School Resource Officer

City Of Yale Police Department
08.2018 - 08.2019
  • Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
  • Conducted school security inspections.
  • Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
  • Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.

Police Officer

City Of Lawton Police Department
11.2014 - 07.2018
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners..
  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.

Sergeant

United States Army
09.2003 - 09.2013
  • Air defense patriot missile operator maintainer
  • Assisted qualified individuals with their fitness and eligibility initiatives
  • Conducted phone interviews to assess applicants relevant knowledge, skills, experience and aptitudes.
  • Evaluated strengths and weaknesses of candidates through effective screening processes.
  • Maintaining the service and delayed entry program
  • In command of soldier’s rehab processes, return to duty process, processing of Army to Civilian Life
  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
  • Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
  • K9 Tactics
  • Accounted for weapons, munitions and associated equipment, creating inventories and replenishing.
  • Managed physical security of weapons, munitions and keys, coordinating organization and inventory tracking to maintain consistency.
  • Conducted firing range operations and charted courses of fire, strategically avoiding enemy encroachment and protecting service members where possible.
  • Built and maintained operational instructions to provide guidance, supporting well-executed field and tactical operations.

ETS Honorable: September 30, 2013

Education

High School Diploma -

Angola High School
Angola, Indiana
05.1996

CLEET -

Lawton Police Academy
Lawton, OK
11.2014

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Western Oklahoma State College
Altus, OK
12.2019

Bachelor of Arts - University Studies, Minor Criminal Justice

University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK
05.2022

TCOLE -

OSS Academy
Mt. Pleasant, TX
06.2022

Skills

  • Investigative Procedures
  • Firearms
  • Patrolling
  • Crime Prevention
  • Court System Knowledge
  • Search and Seizure Procedures
  • Traffic Control
  • Records Maintenance
  • Emergency Vehicle Operation
  • Traffic Laws
  • Emergency Management
  • Law Enforcement
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Officer Training
  • Fingerprinting
  • Community-Oriented Policing

Certification

  • TCOLE, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
  • CLEET, Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training


Timeline

Field Deputy/OIC

Bowie County Sheriff’s Office
07.2022 - 07.2023

Field Deputy

Payne County Sheriff’s Office
02.2021 - 04.2022

Police Officer

City Of Cushing Police Department
08.2019 - 02.2021

Police Officer & School Resource Officer

City Of Yale Police Department
08.2018 - 08.2019

Police Officer

City Of Lawton Police Department
11.2014 - 07.2018

Sergeant

United States Army
09.2003 - 09.2013

High School Diploma -

Angola High School

CLEET -

Lawton Police Academy

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

Western Oklahoma State College

Bachelor of Arts - University Studies, Minor Criminal Justice

University of Central Oklahoma

TCOLE -

OSS Academy
  • TCOLE, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement
  • CLEET, Council on Law Enforcement Education & Training


James Vogt