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Jonathan Barnett

Monroe,WA

Summary

Highly motivated, hardworking, and results-oriented professional, offering over twenty-five years of experience in law enforcement, including a broad-based investigative and operational background with specialized training and approximately 10 years of practical experience in special operations units-. Proficient in prioritizing and resolving complex and high-risk objectives, as it pertains to; risk analysis, planning, preparing, and executing operational plans, warrants, undercover operations, and arrests of prolific and dangerous offenders. Known as great communicator, team player, honest, and dependable, with proven effectiveness in stressful, challenging, and critical incidents.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Polygraph Examiner

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
2023 - Current
  • Support human resources in conducting applicant interviews and evaluations.
  • Facilitate pre-employment interviews and evaluate personal history questionnaires.
  • Conducted pre-employment polygraph examinations for various positions within the Office.
  • Interact with supervisors and background investigators about potential concerns or supplementary details
  • Coordinated with polygraph examiners from various agencies on shared applicants and emerging trends.
  • Supported recruiting efforts and engaged in community events.

Task Force Officer

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
2017 - 2023

I was cross-commissioned and assigned to the United States Marshals Service, Violent Offender Task Force.

  • Collected evidence through interviews and surveillance, aiding investigations.
  • Utilized databases and social media tools for comprehensive intelligence gathering.
  • Conducted both mobile and stationary surveillance on high-risk targets. Reviewed obtained surveillance video to extract actionable insights.
  • Author and serve various search warrants, collect and secure evidence, complete thorough reports and charging documents if applicable.
  • Partnered with law enforcement agencies, boosting operation efficacy.
  • Led arrest operations to include pre-operational planning, risk analysis, briefings, and directing high-risk and dynamic suspect contacts.
  • Cultivated strong relationships in my unit and with members in other task forces inside and outside of Washington State.

Deputy

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
2014 - 2017
  • Duties encompassing all facets of patrol including handling service calls involving property and violent crime victims, interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, establishing probable cause, and safely executing arrests followed by preparation of case reports and filing cases with Snohomish County Prosecutors Office and subsequent courtroom testimony in local and superior court.

School Resource Officer

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
2014 - 2014
  • Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
  • Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
  • Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
  • Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.

Background Investigator

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
  • Conducted comprehensive interviews with subjects, employers, associates, references, and other individuals.
  • Obtained background check data on characters, financial statuses and personal histories.
  • Documented information and submitted detailed reports.
  • Performed financial background checks.
  • Traveled to near and far places required for collecting specific information.
  • Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.

Peer Support Volunteer

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
  • Supported individuals dealing with mental health and emotional issues.
  • Provided compassionate counseling and support to individuals dealing with chronic conditions.
  • Built relationships with others based upon trust and honesty by using active listening and dynamic communication skills.

Union Representative

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
Everett, WA
2017 - Current
  • Participated in disciplinary interviews between employer and employee representatives as their union representative.
  • Responded to critical incidents, involving our union members, to provide guidance and support until our attorney arrived.
  • Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support.

Police Officer

Redmond Police Department
Redmond, WA
2011 - 2013

Duties consisting of all facets of patrol including handling calls for service involving victims of property and violent crimes, interviewing victims, witnesses & suspects, establishing probable cause and safely making arrests followed by preparation of case reports and filing cases with the Prosecutors Office and subsequent courtroom testimony in local and superior court.

Education

Associate of Science - Direct Transfer Degree

Everett Community College
Everett, WA

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School
Snohomish, WA

Skills

  • Effective communicator
  • Problem-solving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Report writing
  • Emergency response
  • Relationship building
  • Surveillance and covert operations
  • Community oriented policing
  • Crisis intervention and deescalation
  • Investigative skills

Certification

  • Peace Officer Certification

Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

  • Polygraph Examiner
  • Field Training Officer

Timeline

Polygraph Examiner

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
2023 - Current

Task Force Officer

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
2017 - 2023

Deputy

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
2014 - 2017

School Resource Officer

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
2014 - 2014

Background Investigator

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Peer Support Volunteer

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office

Union Representative

Snohomish County Sheriff's Office
2017 - Current

Police Officer

Redmond Police Department
2011 - 2013

Associate of Science - Direct Transfer Degree

Everett Community College

High School Diploma -

Snohomish High School
Jonathan Barnett