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Kentress Hampton

Utica,MS

Summary

Insightful Deputy Sheriff with 4.5 years of experience in different environments and commitment to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.

Personable and dedicated with strong sense of duty and integrity. Knowledgeable in law enforcement principles and skilled in conflict resolution and community engagement. Experienced with law enforcement and public safety. Utilizes strong communication to manage community relations and conflict resolution. Track record of maintaining order while ensuring public safety through effective patrolling.

Also 24 yr experienced fireman -firefighter (10yrs), Lt. (7yrs), Capt (7yrs). Professional with experience in EMS and Fire Service , ready to excel in this role. Skilled in EMS, fire service, and strong communicator and problem solver with focus on maintaining community trust and ensuring safety. Recognized for reliability and flexibility in meeting ever-changing demands.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Captain

Clinton Fire Department
01.2002 - Current
  • Demonstrated exceptional decision-making abilities during high-pressure situations, maintaining a calm demeanor and focusing on passenger safety.

Served as a reliable and dependable team member, consistently completing assigned tasks and supporting fellow crew members as needed.

Mitigated scenes of MVA and fire ground operations. Exemplified great technics in vehicle extractions. Showed great bedside manners to patients professionalism to victim’s families. Took several classes to gain more knowledge of the fire service.worked 2 departments for several years which assisted in further fire ground experience.

RDO

Jackson Fire Department
11.2008 - 06.2019
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Deputy Sheriff

Hinds County Sheriff's Office
07.1998 - 01.2002
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.

Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Education

Associate Of Arts - General Studies

Hinds Community College
Raymond, MS
12.1993

Skills

    Experienced firefighter with 24 yrs in the service

Accomplishments

  • Firefighter of the year

Timeline

RDO

Jackson Fire Department
11.2008 - 06.2019

Captain

Clinton Fire Department
01.2002 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Hinds County Sheriff's Office
07.1998 - 01.2002

Associate Of Arts - General Studies

Hinds Community College
Kentress Hampton