Kevin Pickett
Glasgow,PA
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with a proven track record in enhancing school safety and conducting detailed criminal investigations for the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Skilled in conflict resolution and youth counseling, I have significantly improved community relations and increased case resolution rates. Expert in security operations and team leadership, I consistently deliver results that exceed employer expectations. Friendly School Resource Officer with excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities. Adept at investigating criminal matters on the school's premises and performing conflict resolution for students and teachers. Knowledge of crisis planning and building security methods.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Resource Officer
Hart County Sheriffs Department
01.2023 - Current
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Provided assistance during investigations involving student misconduct or criminal activity on campus grounds.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Served as liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Participated in after-school programs to provide supervision and support, fostering a sense of community within the student body.
- Performed risk assessments for various on-campus activities or events to ensure student safety remained paramount at all times.
- Assisted with traffic control efforts before and after school hours, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of students each day.
- Organized proactive safety drills to prepare students and staff for emergency situations, minimizing potential risks.
- Improved security measures by regularly reviewing surveillance footage and reporting any concerns to administration promptly.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Investigator
Commonwealth of Kentucky
06.2016 - 05.2018
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
- Maintain a professional tone.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
- Testified in court during [Type] proceedings and trials.
- Carefully documented statements, observations, and evidentiary materials.
- Uncovered critical evidence by meticulously analyzing financial records and other documents related to investigations.
- Increased conviction rates by collaborating closely with prosecutors to build strong cases.
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- Developed comprehensive reports that accurately detailed investigation findings and supported legal proceedings.
- Managed sensitive case information with utmost discretion, ensuring confidentiality and integrity in all proceedings.
- Enhanced investigation outcomes by meticulously analyzing evidence and employing advanced forensic techniques.
Administrative Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
06.1995 - 07.2015
- Facilitated the resolution of internal conflicts through mediation and proactive communication strategies.
- Contributed to policy revision efforts, updating departmental guidelines to reflect current best practices in law enforcement administration.
- Assisted the hiring process by screening applicants, conducting interviews, and making recommendations for new hires based on departmental needs and candidate qualifications.
- Collaborated with community partners to promote public safety initiatives such as neighborhood watch programs and town hall meetings on crime prevention strategies.
- Provided support during emergency situations by coordinating resources and overseeing officer deployment according to established protocols.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations by conducting regular audits of departmental activities and procedures.
- Maintained accurate inventory control of departmental equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and timely replacement when necessary.
- Served as a liaison between command staff and subordinates, fostering positive relationships through clear communication channels.
- Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes and implementing time-saving procedures.
- Oversaw budget management, tracking expenditures and identifying opportunities to reduce operational costs.
- Conducted performance evaluations for subordinate officers, providing constructive feedback to enhance professional growth.
- Mentored junior administrative staff members in their roles, leading them to success within the organization while promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated staff schedules, reducing overtime costs and maintaining optimal staffing levels for daily operations.
- Streamlined report generation processes, reducing turnaround time for critical documents and improving data accuracy.
- Updated reports, managed accounts, and generated reports for company database.
- Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.
- Monitored and evaluated personnel performance to complete annual reviews, recommend advancement, or address productivity concerns.
- Established workflow processes, monitored daily productivity, and implemented modifications to improve overall performance of personnel.
- Resolved issues through active listening and open-ended questioning, escalating major problems to manager.
- Hired, managed, developed and trained staff, established and monitored goals, conducted performance reviews and administered salaries for staff.
- Coordinated individual duties after careful evaluation of each employee's skill level and knowledge.
- Delegated tasks to administrative support staff to organize and improve office efficiency.
- Provided backup to front desk to step in to assist with various tasks whenever employee was absent or at lunch.
- Kept high average of performance evaluations.
- Built highly-efficient administrative team through ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities.
- Interceded between employees during arguments and diffused tense situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Barren County High School
Glasgow, KY06.1984
Skills
- Youth Counseling
- Conflict resolution skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Student Engagement
- Law Enforcement
- Gang Awareness
- School safety
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crime Prevention
- Peer Mediation
- Building security proficiency
- Drug Education
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Team Player
- Problem-Solving
- Honest and Dependable
- Time Management
- Reliable and Responsible
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Punctuality
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Reliability
- Excellent Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Team Leadership
- Patrolling
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- CCTV Monitoring
- Security camera monitoring
- Relationship Building
- Security procedures knowledge
- Visitor screening
- Keen observer
- Task Prioritization
- Surveillance
- Security operations experience
- Self Motivation
- First Aid Certified
- Interpersonal Skills
- Ground Patrol
- Analytical Thinking
- First Aid Training
- CPR Certified
- Goal Setting
- Risk Assessment
- Professionalism
- Incident Reporting
- Theft Prevention
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Crisis Intervention
- Security Team Coordination
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
- Physical Stamina
- Adaptability
- Written Communication
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Legible report writing
- Superb surveillance skills
- Access systems and patrol
- Emergency Response
- Professional Demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Schedule Coordination
- Security Regulation Enforcement
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Security Needs Assessment
- Criminal Investigations
- Background Investigations
- Firearms expertise
Certification
SRO level 1 certification..
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Hart County Sheriffs Department
01.2023 - Current
Investigator
Commonwealth of Kentucky
06.2016 - 05.2018
Administrative Sergeant
Kentucky State Police
06.1995 - 07.2015
High School Diploma -
Barren County High School
SRO level 1 certification..
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