Jeremy Farmer
Tyler
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Police Officer with a commitment to increasing safety, saving lives, and lowering crime rates. Highly motivated and excellent public relations skills.
Dedicated Police Supervisor with proven success at building high-performing teams and controlling crime. Productive and positive communicator with the public and other law enforcement agencies. Transforms crises into orderly solutions.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol officer
Rusk Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Perform vehicle patrol of the city to ensure the safety and rights of citizens
- Investigate criminal activity and collaborate with other officers to collect information, interpret the situation, and respond appropriately
- CID Sergeant 2023-2025, Acting Chief 2026-present
Police Sergeant
Bullard Police Department
08.2011 - 10.2021
- Supervised employees and educated them on key issues
- Field Training Officer
- TCOLE Instructor
- Install and update department software, troubleshoot issues when necessary
- Collaborate with other departments and companies on software and hardware needs
- Train officers and civilian employees on the use of department-related software
Dispatcher/Dispatch Supervisor
Smith County Sheriff's Office
07.2009 - 08.2011
- Operate multi-line emergency phone system
- Communicate with law enforcement officers in the field, update them on incoming calls and information
- Strong understanding of the geography and roadways
- Superior ability to prioritize multiple emergency calls and dispatch appropriate services
- Supervise and train other dispatchers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas at Tyler
Tyler04-2022
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Community policing
- Critical thinking
- Public relations
- Community oriented policing
- Problem-solving
- Team building and development
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with Kologik Software company on the development and implementation of a new report management system and in-car software for the Rusk Police Department. Including migrating fifteen years' worth of data into the new system.
- 2024 Supervisor of the Year
- 2025 Supervisor of the Year
Certification
Master TCOLE Peace Officer License
ALERRT Level 1 instructor
ALERRT First Responder Medical Instructor
ALERRT Citizens Response to Shooting Events Instructor
TCOLE Instructor
Field Training Officer
Leadership Command College Module I 2026
FBI LEEDA e-Trilogy
Member of Texas Police Chiefs Association
Member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police
Timeline
Patrol officer
Rusk Police Department
01.2021 - 01.2023
Police Sergeant
Bullard Police Department
08.2011 - 10.2021
Dispatcher/Dispatch Supervisor
Smith County Sheriff's Office
07.2009 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
University of Texas at Tyler