Open To Work
KENNETH LEACH
Ellabell,GA
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Refuse Truck Operator
City Of Savannah
Savannah
04.1993 - 09.2003
- Completed regular inspections and maintenance actions, as well as basic equipment repairs, to keep equipment operating at peak levels.
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Maintained cleanliness of both interior and exterior areas of the truck at all times.
- Operated and maintained vehicles safely, including inspecting and servicing trucks prior to operation.
- Provided excellent customer service during deliveries at all times.
- Complied with local traffic laws while driving large commercial vehicles.
Field Artillery Surveyor
US Army
06.1985 - 06.1992
- Maintained fire capability charts and friendly and enemy situation maps.
- Operated in reduced visibility environments using infrared and starlight-enhancing night vision devices and targeting.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Police Sergeant
City of Savannah
Savannah, GA
09.2003 - 01.2026
- Monitored officer performance through field observations and reviews of incident reports.
- Supervised and guided subordinate staff in performance of assigned duties.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately prior to submission for review by command staff members.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with victims, witnesses, suspects, attorneys, judges and other law enforcement personnel.
- Managed and supervised subordinates in a professional manner while ensuring they were trained in proper police procedures.
- Maintained a thorough knowledge of laws related to arrest procedures, search and seizure guidelines and use of force regulations.
- Evaluated existing equipment used by officers in order to determine if upgrades are needed for improved efficiency or safety purposes.
- Reviewed documentation and reports generated by staff for timeliness, completeness, and accuracy.
- Applied sound judgment when making decisions regarding the safety of officers or civilians under dangerous conditions.
- Scheduled officers to provide adequate security coverage and police protection.
- Utilized effective problem solving techniques to resolve conflicts between individuals or groups.
- Analyzed data from crime mapping software to identify patterns of criminal behavior for use in developing strategies for proactive policing.
- Disciplined officers who violated protocol according to established departmental procedures while providing guidance towards improvement.
- Participated in community outreach activities such as speaking engagements at schools or neighborhood watch meetings.
- Inspected facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards.
- Informed personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new, and amended laws and new techniques of police work.
- Disciplined staff for violation of department rules and regulations.
- Maintained logs, prepared reports and direct preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records.
- Explained police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing job duties.
- Savannah Police Department
Timeline
Police Sergeant
City of Savannah
09.2003 - 01.2026
Residential Refuse Truck Operator
City Of Savannah
04.1993 - 09.2003
Field Artillery Surveyor
US Army
06.1985 - 06.1992