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Education
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Matt Askins

Dickson,TN

Summary

Natural leader and accomplished law enforcement professional with strong history of success as skilled Police Officer. Handling demanding shift management challenges and tactical situations. Demonstrated abilities in meeting coverage requirements and building highly professional team. Ambitious, career-focused jobseeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level position to help launch career while achieving company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sheriff's Deputy

Dickson County Sheriff’s Department
Charlotte, TN
05.2023 - Current
  • Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
  • Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.

Assistant Construction Superintendent

D.R. Horton
Nolensville, TN
09.2021 - 12.2022
  • Maintained electronic inventory of project paperwork, schedules and permits.
  • Inspected buildings to determine quality of work and need for corrections to meet project standards.
  • Arranged property repair requests with company-approved vendors.
  • Developed product specifications, negotiated contracts and managed timelines.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Trained and monitored employees to teach daily tasks and improve performance.

Highway Patrol Officer

The State Of California
Sacramento, CA
11.2012 - 08.2021
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Drafted thousands of reports detailing incidents and safety violations over career thus far.

Lease Operator

Occidental Petroleum
Taft, CA
11.2008 - 11.2012
  • Performed cleaning, repair and maintenance activities to keep equipment functional and safe.
  • Monitored pumps and flow lines for gas and fluid leaks.
  • Maintained efficient systems to meet daily goals for gas, oil and water production.
  • Monitored wells to track and document flow, fluid levels and temperatures.
  • Tested wells to determine production rates, identified problems and implemented corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with roustabouts and related service employees to managing daily operations and repair needs.

Underground Foreman

Golden Construction And Excavating
Bakersfield , CA
08.2005 - 11.2008
  • Managed efficient teams of up to 10 employees.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
  • Evaluated final results to determine quality levels and isolate root causes of any identified faults.
  • Studied and interpreted blueprints to plan construction phases and team assignments.
  • Verified and submitted team timesheets.
  • Operated backhoe, excavator, and frontend loader on daily basis.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Performed duties in accordance with all applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Electrical Apprentice

Askins Electrical Construction
Bakersfield , CA
07.2000 - 08.2005
  • Handled installation of electrical components by splicing, joining and connecting wire.
  • Terminated wiring and connected circuits with correct techniques.
  • Repaired light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels based on detailed evaluations.
  • Spliced, joined and connected wire to accurately install new electrical systems.
  • Evaluated and initiated repair work on various electrical equipment such as light fixtures, controls, switches, relays and circuit breaker panels.
  • Used various measuring and testing instruments such as ammeters, ohmmeters, voltmeters and testing lamps to complete installations and repairs.
  • Pulled EMT and PVC conduit wire according to plans and code requirements.
  • Installed new electrical components and fixtures safely and tested systems to enhance power flow.

Education

POST - Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol Academy
Sacramento, CA
05.2013

High School Diploma -

North High School
Bakersfield, CA
06.2000

Skills

  • CPR Certified
  • Detail-Oriented
  • Professional Demeanor
  • Federal and State Regulation Compliance
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Emergency Response
  • First Aid Training
  • Customer Service
  • Personal Protection
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Honest and Ethical
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Construction Equipment Operation
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Heavy Equipment Operation
  • Loader Operation
  • Backhoe Operation
  • Moving and Leveling Dirt
  • Excavator Operation

Certification

  • Certified Drug Recognition Expert, California Highway Patrol 2015-Current.
  • CPR Certfied

Timeline

Sheriff's Deputy

Dickson County Sheriff’s Department
05.2023 - Current

Assistant Construction Superintendent

D.R. Horton
09.2021 - 12.2022

Highway Patrol Officer

The State Of California
11.2012 - 08.2021

Lease Operator

Occidental Petroleum
11.2008 - 11.2012

Underground Foreman

Golden Construction And Excavating
08.2005 - 11.2008

Electrical Apprentice

Askins Electrical Construction
07.2000 - 08.2005

POST - Law Enforcement

California Highway Patrol Academy

High School Diploma -

North High School
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