Jason Tonkel
OKATIE,SC
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with 23 years of experience and a proven knowledge of emergency preparedness and safety training. Aiming to leverage acquired skills to successfully fill the Security Generalist role at Lockheed.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AICC CERTIFIED EVOC INSTRUCTOR
City of Brentwood
11.2011 - 03.2024
- Reduced law enforcement related collisions and the resultant civil liabilities
SERGEANT
City of Brentwood
01.2021 - 03.2024
- Supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in law enforcement.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
POLICE OFFICER
City of Brentwood
06.2001 - 03.2024
- Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
City of Brentwood
12.2006 - 01.2019
- Introduce newly assigned officer to personnel, procedures, and purposes of provides initial formal and informal training specific to the department and the day-to-day duties of officers.
RECRUIT TRAINING OFFICER
Contra Costa County Law Enforcement Training Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Assist the Academy in preparing recruits mentally, morally, and physically for the Field Training Program
- Act as a role model and demonstrate the conduct, leadership, job knowledge, and integrity needed to be a successful peace officer
- Worked with recruits to provide support, encouragement, and motivation during Academy training.
SWAT
City Of Brentwood
12.2004 - 01.2010
- I was selected, trained, and equipped to work as a coordinated team in an attempt to resolve incidents that may exceed the capabilities of first responders or investigative units.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
CAL COAST UNIVERSITY
Distance LearningSkills
- CA POST Intermediate Certificate
- CA POST Advanced Certificate
- Group and individual instruction
- Conflict Resolution
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Understanding of learning styles
Accomplishments
Received a life saving award on three separate occasions.
Certification
SERGEANT
Timeline
SERGEANT
City of Brentwood
01.2021 - 03.2024
RECRUIT TRAINING OFFICER
Contra Costa County Law Enforcement Training Center
01.2017 - 07.2017
AICC CERTIFIED EVOC INSTRUCTOR
City of Brentwood
11.2011 - 03.2024
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER
City of Brentwood
12.2006 - 01.2019
SWAT
City Of Brentwood
12.2004 - 01.2010
POLICE OFFICER
City of Brentwood
06.2001 - 03.2024
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
CAL COAST UNIVERSITY