Jeff O'Dell
Bartow,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented law enforcement professional with a Master's in Cybersecurity specializing in Digital Forensics. Seeking part-time remote opportunities in cybersecurity. Brings extensive investigative and leadership experience with a strong foundation in digital evidence handling, threat mitigation, and security protocol compliance. Committed to applying advanced cybersecurity knowledge to protect digital assets and support organizational security objectives. Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in advanced cyber threats, technologies, and methods for threat mitigation and defense. Hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start a career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sergeant – Patrol/School Threat Assessment Team
Polk County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current
- Supervise a team conducting investigations into school-related threats, including digital threats and incidents involving students.
- Utilize digital forensics tools and cybersecurity strategies to identify and neutralize potential threats.
- Oversee the development of actionable intelligence to prevent incidents, ensuring the safety of students and staff.
- Collaborate with senior management, including schools and community members, to enhance security protocols and response strategies.
Crisis Negotiation Team – Squad Leader
Polk County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - Current
- Manage crisis negotiations requiring the integration of intelligence from digital platforms to assess and resolve high-risk incidents.
- Developed a dynamic threat assessment tool to support decision-making during critical situations.
- Successfully led negotiation challenges, placing first among competitive teams.
Detective – Special Victims Unit
Polk County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 07.2020
- Led sensitive investigations involving child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
Master Deputy – Criminal Investigations
Polk County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 07.2023
- Conducted advanced digital forensic investigations to uncover cybercrime evidence and support complex felony prosecutions.
- Led sensitive investigations involving child and adult abuse, neglect, and exploitation, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
- Applied GPS tracking and digital surveillance technologies, directly contributing to a 25% reduction in crime across assigned sectors.
- Trained and mentored investigative personnel in digital evidence handling, interview techniques, and emerging investigative tools.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams on high-risk and high-profile cases requiring precision, discretion, and confidentiality.
- Recognized with multiple commendations for innovative, data-driven approaches to crime prevention and resolution.
- Conducted advanced digital forensic investigations to uncover cybercrime evidence and support complex felony prosecutions.
Patrol – Various districts in the county
Polk County Sheriff's Office
04.2007 - 03.2017
- Applied GPS tracking and digital surveillance technologies, directly contributing to a 25% reduction in crime across assigned sectors.
Education
M.S. - Cybersecurity – Digital Forensics
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL05.2021
Graduate Certificate - Digital Forensics
University of South Florida
Tampa, FL12-2020
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
Saint Leo, FL08.2018
Skills
- Cybersecurity & Digital Forensics: Network/Digital Forensics, Information Security and Risk Management, Data Networks, and Systems Security
- Software & Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Windows, OSX, Linux/Google
- Investigative Tools: Open Source Intelligence, GPS tracking technologies, crime mapping tools, and forensic data analysis platforms
- Methodologies: Active listening, crisis resolution, data-driven investigations, and compliance with legal protocols
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- Certified Child Forensic Interviewer
- FBI Crisis Negotiation Course
- Line Supervision and Middle Management Training
- Field Training Officer Certification
Affiliations
- Alpha Phi Sigma National Honor Society
- Florida Association of Hostage Negotiators
- International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
Timeline
Sergeant – Patrol/School Threat Assessment Team
Polk County Sheriff's Office
07.2022 - Current
Detective – Special Victims Unit
Polk County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 07.2020
Crisis Negotiation Team – Squad Leader
Polk County Sheriff's Office
03.2018 - Current
Master Deputy – Criminal Investigations
Polk County Sheriff's Office
03.2017 - 07.2023
Patrol – Various districts in the county
Polk County Sheriff's Office
04.2007 - 03.2017
M.S. - Cybersecurity – Digital Forensics
University of South Florida
Graduate Certificate - Digital Forensics
University of South Florida
B.A. - Criminal Justice
Saint Leo University
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