Jennifer Smoot
Sullivan,IN
Summary
A professional with a background in corrections and law enforcement , I excel in emergency management and exhibit unparalleled professionalism. My background in law enforcement and education has honed my investigative skills and ability to foster community relations, achieving significant reductions in criminal activity. I bring a proactive approach to public safety and a commitment to excellence.
Offering dependable and eager-to-learn attitude for this role. Brings foundation in law enforcement principles and ability to quickly acquire new knowledge and skills. Ready to use and develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills as a Sullivan County Probation Officer.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Deputy / Courthouse Security Officer
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
09.2024 - Current
- Maintain a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of visitors.
- Greet guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrol and monitored premises by foot.
- Provide excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Report suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Execute security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of the courtrooms and / or building.
- Improve overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Protect facility and guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Respond effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel and public within the courthouse.
- Screen individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Remain calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Complete full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrol internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigate suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Enforce security policies and remove violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
Substitute Teacher
Martinsville High School
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Enhanced classroom management by implementing positive reinforcement strategies and maintaining clear expectations for behavior.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Developed strong rapport with students through consistent encouragement and support, fostering a positive learning atmosphere conducive to academic growth.
- Boosted student engagement with interactive lessons, incorporating real-world examples and hands-on activities.
- Promoted a collaborative learning environment through group projects and peer-to-peer activities, fostering teamwork and communication skills.
- Maintained day-to-day classroom management and discipline to promote learning initiatives.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress reports, ensuring timely submission to administration for reporting purposes.
- Provided support to special education students in inclusive classrooms, developing accommodations and modifications to meet their unique needs.
- Participated in professional development opportunities to stay current on educational trends and research-based teaching strategies for continuous improvement in practice.
- Utilized variety of assessment tools to evaluate student progress and inform instruction adjustments.
- Provided substitute teaching services across multiple grade levels and subjects, maintaining educational continuity in absence of regular teachers.
- Encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning activities.
- Supported implementation of school-wide initiatives aimed at improving academic achievement and student well-being.
- Provided feedback to students on assignments and tests, offering constructive advice for improvement.
- Integrated technology into lesson plans, increasing student interest and participation in subjects.
- Maintained detailed records of student attendance, assignments, and progress for seamless transition back to regular teachers.
- Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and pedagogical innovations.
- Adapted quickly to different classroom settings and teaching assignments, demonstrating flexibility and resourcefulness.
- Fostered positive classroom environment, managing student behavior and promoting respect.
- Monitored student behavior and administered discipline as needed.
- Conferred with parents or guardians, other teachers, counselors and administrators to resolve students' behavioral and academic problems.
- Collaborated with other educators to plan and review instruction.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans for students with challenging behavior.
Police Officer
Thomasboro Police Department
09.2010 - 10.2015
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Police Officer
Ogden Police Department
07.2006 - 08.2010
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Assisted in the development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Developed strong rapport with local businesses owners to address concerns about crime or vandalism affecting their establishments.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.
- Maintained accurate case records and documentation, ensuring proper evidence handling and information sharing among relevant parties.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Implemented community outreach initiatives that strengthened partnerships between residents and local law enforcement agencies.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Supported supervisors with administrative tasks such as scheduling shifts and managing equipment inventory, increasing department efficiency and organization.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies / Minor in Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, IL12-2009
Basic Law Enforcement / Intern
Southwestern Police Academy
Belleville, IL04-2006
Applied Security Practices
Lincoln Land Community College
Springfield, IL05-2003
Skills
- Self-defense techniques
- Arrest procedures
- Crime prevention
- Traffic control
- Community relations
- Patrol procedures
- Integrity and ethics
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Law enforcement
- Accident investigation
- Criminal investigation
- Witness interviewing
- Surveillance
- Emergency management
- Public safety
- Community policing
- Criminal investigations
- Crime investigation
- Emergency response
- Witness interviews
- Prisoner transport
- Dispatch
- Interview techniques
- Courtroom supervision
- Street patrol
- First aid and CPR
- Civil and criminal laws
- Courthouse safety
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Self motivation
- Time management abilities
- Police patrol operations
- Decision-making
- Public service
- Professionalism
Timeline
Special Deputy / Courthouse Security Officer
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
09.2024 - Current
Substitute Teacher
Martinsville High School
01.2016 - 02.2020
Police Officer
Thomasboro Police Department
09.2010 - 10.2015
Police Officer
Ogden Police Department
07.2006 - 08.2010
Bachelor of Arts - General Studies / Minor in Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Basic Law Enforcement / Intern
Southwestern Police Academy
Applied Security Practices
Lincoln Land Community College
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