John Woods
Weleetka,OK
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. Communicative Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation and meet legal requirements.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Court Security Officer
Walden Security
02.2021 - Current
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough and consistent screenings of all individuals entering the federal court building.
- Improved overall safety by regularly inspecting and maintaining security equipment, such as metal detectors and surveillance cameras.
- Protected judges, jurors, witnesses, and other court personnel by providing a secure environment during trials and hearings.
- Reduced risk of potential threats by performing comprehensive background checks on individuals with access to sensitive areas.
- Ensured compliance with federal regulations on courtroom activities by monitoring proceedings and enforcing rules when necessary.
- Maintained order within the courthouse by addressing disruptive behavior promptly and professionally.
- Promoted a positive public image of the Federal Court Security Officer role through courteous interactions with visitors entering the facility.
- Developed strong professional relationships with colleagues from other government agencies involved in ensuring courthouse safety.
Police Officer
Seminole State College
06.2019 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Conducted thorough investigations for various cases, leading to timely resolutions and justice served.
- Assisted in development of crime prevention strategies, resulting in safer neighborhoods.
- Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
Deputy
Hughes County
01.2020 - 08.2021
- Provided thorough training to junior deputies, fostering professional growth and skill development.
- Conducted detailed investigations, gathering essential evidence to support legal proceedings.
- Implemented innovative community outreach programs, improving public perception of law enforcement efforts.
- Maintained safety in high-stress situations by effectively diffusing conflicts and providing clear instructions.
- Coordinated multi-agency operations for complex cases, sharing information efficiently while protecting sensitive data.
Police Officer
City Of Okemah
06.2017 - 01.2020
- By Chief ED Smith
- 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
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved
- Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases
- Evaluate complaint and emergency- request information to determine response requirements
- Patrol specific area on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed
- Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures
- Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers
- Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances
- Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies
- Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution
- Provide road information to assist motorists
- Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process
- Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or for other emergency personnel.
Tribal Enforcement Training Officer
ThlopThlocco Tribal Town
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Lead By Chief Mike Hamilton
- Training and development officers are responsible for identifying staff training and development needs, and for planning, organizing and overseeing appropriate training
- Used as the main contact between the CLEET and agency
- Teach
- CLEET classes as well as write classes for the need of the agency or at request of another
- Seek out locate other trainers to come and teach at the facility
- Required to work on shifts so other officers can attend training.
- Enhanced employee performance by designing and delivering engaging training programs tailored to individual needs.
- Improved overall company productivity by identifying skills gaps and addressing them with targeted training solutions.
Sergeant- Shift Supervisor
Henryetta Police Department
04.2007 - 11.2016
- Lead By Chief Steve Norman
- Directs and supervises all activities on a shift within the patrol area of the department; participants in the development of policies and procedures for the
- Police Department; assigns, motivates, counsels, and evaluates employee performance; conducts disciplinary conferences when required; ensures proper training for all shift personnel; ensures proper staffing levels including scheduling leave, training, and finding replacements for sick staff members
- Essential Duties and Tasks May supervise and participate in the work of a K-9 unit; takes incident command when needed for proper searches
- Supervises and participates with the initial investigations which occur on a shift; determines assignments and determines the appropriate response to the variety of calls; provides technical advice on how to respond in certain situations; reviews all reports and records and signs off; ensures efficiency and effectiveness of patrol activities.
- Responds to citizen requests and concerns; serves in the absence of higher authority on a designated shift; ensures that warrants and other papers are served in a timely fashion
- Participates in patrol functions to include responding to calls; providing backup to more suspicious call; serving papers; making arrest; arrests offenders; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; and prepares written reports of patrol activities.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient shift scheduling and task delegation.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by fostering a positive work environment and addressing staff concerns promptly.
Police Officer
Weleetka
07.2005 - 04.2007
- 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.
- Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
- Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities
- Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
- Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
- Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
- Evaluate complaint and emergency- request information to determine response requirements
- Patrol specific area on foot or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance
- Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area
- Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if crime has been committed
- Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses
- Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures
- Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers
- Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances
- Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies
- Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution
- Provide road information to assist motorists
- Process prisoners, and prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings and prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process
- Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or for other emergency personnel.
Education
Criminal Justice Administration -
Universsity of Oklahoma
Norman, OK05.2026
Associates - Criminal Justice
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa, OKAdvanced CLEET Certification
C.L.E.E.T
Ada, OK02.2016
Basic CLEET Certification -
C.L.E.E.T
Oklahoma City, OK05.2006
High School Diploma -
Weleetka Public Schools
Weleetka, OK05.2000
Skills
- CLEET Instructor
- Baton Instructor
- PR-24 Instructor
- Handcuffing Instructor
- Knife Defense Instructor
- Fire arms (Pistol)
- Report Writing
- Communication
- Driving
- Self Defense/ Unarmed Combat
- Legal Knowledge
Accomplishments
TOP Cop 2009
Timeline
Federal Court Security Officer
Walden Security
02.2021 - Current
Deputy
Hughes County
01.2020 - 08.2021
Police Officer
Seminole State College
06.2019 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Okemah
06.2017 - 01.2020
Tribal Enforcement Training Officer
ThlopThlocco Tribal Town
11.2016 - 06.2017
Sergeant- Shift Supervisor
Henryetta Police Department
04.2007 - 11.2016
Police Officer
Weleetka
07.2005 - 04.2007
Criminal Justice Administration -
Universsity of Oklahoma
Associates - Criminal Justice
Tulsa Community College
Advanced CLEET Certification
C.L.E.E.T
Basic CLEET Certification -
C.L.E.E.T
High School Diploma -
Weleetka Public Schools
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