- Outdoor Recreation
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Volunteering with youth sports programs as a coach
- Local dirt track racing
Jeffery Boddie
Mobile,AL
Summary
Professional Mechanical Technician with strong background in equipment maintenance and repair, Along with a background in Law Enforcement. Skilled in troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and system optimization. Known for teamwork, adaptability, and delivering reliable results in dynamic environments. Proficient in interpreting technical diagrams, using diagnostic tools, and implementing effective solutions.
Professional with comprehensive experience in law enforcement, consistently ensuring public safety and effective community policing. Strong focus on collaboration and achieving results through teamwork. Skilled in conflict resolution, crisis management, and maintaining public order. Adaptable and reliable, always ready to respond to evolving situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Crane Technician
SSAB
Axis, AL
03.2026 - Current
- Operated and maintained overhead cranes to ensure safe and efficient material handling.
- Conducted routine inspections and troubleshooting of crane systems to enhance operational reliability.
- Collaborated with maintenance teams to develop preventive maintenance schedules for crane equipment.
- Trained junior technicians on crane operation procedures and safety protocols to improve team competency.
- Coordinated repairs and modifications to crane systems, optimizing performance for production needs.
Industrial Mechanic Millwright /Crane Technician
Altrad Sparrows
Mobile, AL
10.2025 - 03.2026
- Installed and maintained mechanical systems, ensuring optimal performance and reliability.
- Diagnosed equipment failures and implemented effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to improve machinery design for enhanced efficiency.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and maintenance procedures, fostering skill development.
- Led troubleshooting efforts during mechanical failures, coordinating swift resolution to restore operations.
- Performed routine inspections and maintenance on crane systems to ensure operational safety.
- Stayed current on industry trends and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance with all relevant standards for crane operation and maintenance.
Police Officer Part Time
City of Creola
Creola, AL
03.2024 - 03.2026
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring public safety and maintaining order in high-stress situations.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations, enforcing laws while demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and promote crime prevention initiatives through outreach programs.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental regulations for record-keeping.
- Assisted in training new officers, sharing knowledge of procedures and protocols to enhance team effectiveness.
- Engaged in routine patrols, identifying potential hazards and proactively addressing community concerns to foster safety.
Field Mechanic / Overhead Crane Tech
Hoist and Crane Service Group
Mobile, AL
05.2023 - 10.2025
- Diagnosed mechanical issues in hoisting equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and safety compliance.
- Performed preventative maintenance on cranes and hoists, minimizing downtime and extending equipment lifespan.
- Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot complex mechanical problems, enhancing repair turnaround time.
- Trained junior mechanics on proper techniques for equipment repair and safety protocols, fostering skill development.
- Implemented process improvements in inspection procedures, increasing accuracy in identifying potential failures.
- Streamlined maintenance processes with the implementation of preventative maintenance plans for all field equipment.
Police Officer
Semmes Police Department
Semmes, AL
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Enforced local laws and regulations, ensuring community safety and security.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence to support legal proceedings.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster public trust and engagement.
- Mentored junior officers, providing training on protocols and procedures.
- 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.
Field Safety Coordinator / Crane Tech
Hoist and Crane Service Group
Mobile, AL
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Conducted site safety audits to identify hazards and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for field staff, enhancing awareness and reducing incidents.
- Coordinated incident investigations, analyzing root causes and recommending corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborated with project managers to integrate safety protocols into operational workflows, improving overall efficiency.
- Led safety meetings, sharing best practices and fostering a culture of safety among team members.
- Conducted investigations into incidents and reported on findings.
Police Officer
Citronelle Police Department
Mobile, AL
06.2021 - 01.2022
- Participated in ongoing training programs, enhancing skills in conflict resolution and crisis management techniques.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
Safety Coordinator
St Engineering Aerospace
Mobile, AL
08.2020 - 06.2021
- Conducted safety audits to identify risks and ensure compliance with industry regulations.
- Developed and implemented safety training programs for employees, enhancing knowledge of safety protocols.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend corrective actions for continuous improvement.
- Conducted regular site inspections, identifying potential hazards and ensuring prompt resolution.
- Led emergency response drills, ensuring staff readiness for various emergencies including fires, chemical spills, and medical crises.
Fire Sprinkler Technician
Total Safety
Mobile, AL
05.2019 - 08.2020
- Installed and maintained fire sprinkler systems in commercial and industrial settings.
- Conducted thorough inspections of sprinkler systems to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- Diagnosed and repaired system malfunctions, enhancing operational reliability.
- Collaborated with project teams to design and implement effective fire protection solutions.
Police Officer
Mobile Police Department
Mobile, AL
06.2016 - 05.2019
- Mentored junior officers on the importance of ethical behavior, accountability, and professionalism in their role as public servants.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Served as a school resource officer, improving relationships between youth and police through positive interactions and educational programs.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
- Enforced local laws and ordinances through proactive patrol and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting criminal activities and law enforcement actions.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety initiatives and crime prevention programs.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, providing assistance and ensuring public safety during critical situations.
- Trained new officers on departmental procedures, policies, and effective communication techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with community members to foster trust and cooperation in law enforcement efforts.
- Implemented crime reduction strategies based on data analysis of local trends and patterns.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- performed gang investigations and led a gang investigations unit for over two years.
Police Officer
Orange Beach Police Department
Orange Beach, AL
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Responded to emergency calls, ensuring public safety and maintaining order in high-stress situations.
- Conducted traffic stops and investigations, enforcing laws while demonstrating sound judgment and decision-making skills.
- Collaborated with community members to build trust and promote crime prevention initiatives through outreach programs.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with departmental regulations for record-keeping.
- Assisted in training new officers, sharing knowledge of procedures and protocols to enhance team effectiveness.
- Engaged in routine patrols, identifying potential hazards and proactively addressing community concerns to foster safety.
- 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.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- performed waterway boat patrols and water rescues
Police Officer
Mobile Police Department
Mobile, AL
11.2013 - 12.2015
- Reduced process inaccuracies while investigating property and major crimes and assisting district attorney prosecution cases.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Education
High School Diploma -
Baker High School
Mobile, AL05-2012
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Emergency management
- Lubrication techniques
- Gearbox maintenance
- Bearing replacement
- Welding techniques
- Boiler maintenance
Accomplishments
- Earned a life-saving medal in 2017 and 2018
- Supervised team of 7 staff members.
- Repeatedly commended for working in a safe, efficient, and accurate manner.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Improved efficiency of overhead crane systems by installing new components.
- Brought about higher productivity through accurate inspections and repairs on cranes and other manufacturing equipment.
Certification
APOST
OSHA 10
Interests
Timeline
Crane Technician
SSAB
03.2026 - Current
Industrial Mechanic Millwright /Crane Technician
Altrad Sparrows
10.2025 - 03.2026
Police Officer Part Time
City of Creola
03.2024 - 03.2026
Field Mechanic / Overhead Crane Tech
Hoist and Crane Service Group
05.2023 - 10.2025
Police Officer
Semmes Police Department
11.2022 - 05.2023
Field Safety Coordinator / Crane Tech
Hoist and Crane Service Group
01.2022 - 11.2022
Police Officer
Citronelle Police Department
06.2021 - 01.2022
Safety Coordinator
St Engineering Aerospace
08.2020 - 06.2021
Fire Sprinkler Technician
Total Safety
05.2019 - 08.2020
Police Officer
Mobile Police Department
06.2016 - 05.2019
Police Officer
Orange Beach Police Department
12.2015 - 06.2016
Police Officer
Mobile Police Department
11.2013 - 12.2015
High School Diploma -
Baker High School