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Jason Myers
Police Officer
Cabool,MO
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional known for exceptional report writing and thorough criminal investigations. Skilled in managing emergency situations and de-escalating conflicts, ready to contribute to community safety and engagement initiatives.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
City of Cabool, Police Department
Cabool, MO
05.2022 - Current
- Enforced traffic regulations, ensuring public safety and compliance with local laws.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Collaborated with community members to address concerns and build trust within neighborhoods.
- Managed emergency response calls, prioritizing situations based on urgency and severity.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting activities, incidents, and outcomes for legal proceedings.
Police Officer
City of Willow Springs, Police Department
Willow Springs, MO
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
Detention Captain, Promoted to Deputy Sheriff
Texas County Sheriffs Office
Houston, MO
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Supervised subordinate personnel, ensuring compliance with policies and operational procedures.
- Developed and implemented hands on training for Detention Officers under my supervision.
- Communicated with 911 dispatch personnel, and requested assistance when necessary.
- Conducted facility checks, and counts of inmates detained within the facility.
- Distributed medication at prescribed times, and ensured that inmates did not "pocket, or hide" medication.
- Responded to emergencies within the facility.
- Wrote reports of incidents in a timely manner to ensure proper actions took place.
Correctional Officer
State of Wyoming, Department of Corrections
Rawlins, WY
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility rules and regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain safety and order within the correctional environment.
- Responded to emergencies, employing de-escalation techniques to manage conflict effectively.
- Monitored inmate behavior, documenting incidents and preparing reports for management review.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Inmate Systems Specialist, Receiving and Discharge
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons
San Diego, CA
06.2003 - 06.2007
- Streamlined communication processes between departments, enhancing collaboration and operational effectiveness.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement strategic plans that aligned with organizational goals.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Received new commitments into the facility, completed screening procedures, took fingerprints, updated data in the NCIC database.
- Set up court dates for arraignments, and pre-trials.
- Transferred and/or released inmates when the Federal Court Ordered it.
Education
Security Forces Apprentice And Leadership - Criminal Jusice
Community College of The Air Force-Air University
Montgomery, ALBasic Correctional Officer Course - Correctional Systems
State of AZ-Correctional Officer Training Academy
Tucson, AZIntroduction To Correctional Techniques - Criminal Justice
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Brunswick, GACorrectional Systems - Criminal Justice
State of Wyoming, Dept of Corrections Training Academy
Rawlins, WY10-2019
Skills
- Report writing
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Self-defense techniques
- Courtroom testimony
- Fingerprinting
- Patrol
Timeline
Police Officer
City of Cabool, Police Department
05.2022 - Current
Police Officer
City of Willow Springs, Police Department
11.2021 - 05.2022
Detention Captain, Promoted to Deputy Sheriff
Texas County Sheriffs Office
11.2020 - 11.2021
Correctional Officer
State of Wyoming, Department of Corrections
10.2019 - 11.2020
Inmate Systems Specialist, Receiving and Discharge
United States Department of Justice, Bureau of Prisons
06.2003 - 06.2007
Security Forces Apprentice And Leadership - Criminal Jusice
Community College of The Air Force-Air University
Basic Correctional Officer Course - Correctional Systems
State of AZ-Correctional Officer Training Academy
Introduction To Correctional Techniques - Criminal Justice
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy
Correctional Systems - Criminal Justice
State of Wyoming, Dept of Corrections Training Academy