Matthew Vaughn
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Insightful Deputy Sheriff with eight years of experience in law enforcement, spending six of those years in the school resource officer environment and committed to maintaining high levels of safety and organization. Proven leader with great and detail-oriented observation skills. Goal-oriented with a calm and focused demeanor in stressful situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff's Deputy
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - Current
- Patrol School and identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements during law enforcement-related issues.
- Assist school administration with daily investigations.
- Participate in school-related activities and special events.
- Build lasting relationships with students.
- Steering committee designed to support the advancement of the SRO division.
- Bike patrol- specialized unit utilized for special events and patrols.
- Serve as a witness in court and provide evidence as required.
Police Officer
City Of Murfreesboro
11.2015 - 08.2021
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become a familiar presence in the area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Moved to SRO Unit in 2017, supervised the safety and security of an elementary school
- DARE America certified
- Rad Kids instructor
Juvenile Detention Officer
Rutherford County
02.2014 - 10.2015
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Supervised twenty inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Taught juvenile offenders basic life skills such as personal budget and finance and job interview skills.
- Observed and recorded the mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Booked new inmates into the facility and processed inmates for release.
Education
State Certification - Law Enforcement
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
Nashville, TN04.2016
High School Diploma -
Family Christian Academy
Old Hickory, TN05.2011
Skills
- Emergency Situations
- Safety and Security
- File and Records Management
- Information Verification
- Effective Working Relationships
- Incident Investigation
- Criminal Law Expertise
- Incident Response
- Community Events
- Witness Interviewing
- Accident Scene Management
- Safety and Risk Assessments
Timeline
Sheriff's Deputy
Rutherford County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - Current
Police Officer
City Of Murfreesboro
11.2015 - 08.2021
Juvenile Detention Officer
Rutherford County
02.2014 - 10.2015
State Certification - Law Enforcement
Tennessee Law Enforcement Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Family Christian Academy