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Michael Fillyaw

Monticello,FL

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

State Trooper

Florida Highway Patrol
Tallahassee, Florida
07.2007 - Current
  • Enforces traffic laws to ensure roadway safety and compliance.
  • Conducts thorough investigations of accidents and criminal activities.
  • Collaborates with local agencies for effective public safety initiatives.
  • Provides emergency response services to assist injured individuals.
  • Performs routine patrols to deter crime and monitor highway conditions.
  • Educates the public on safe driving practices through community outreach programs.
  • Conducts field sobriety tests and used portable breathalyzers to perform tests.
  • Investigates vehicular or roadway-related accidents, assisting persons involved and coordinating response.

• Enforces commercial, motor vehicle, and driver safety regulations in accordance with Federal Regulations & Florida State Laws.

Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Monticello, FL
11.2002 - 07.2007
  • Conducted investigations and gathered evidence for various criminal cases.
  • Collaborated with local agencies to enhance community safety initiatives.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests for legal documentation.
  • Operated law enforcement tools and equipment for daily operations efficiently.
  • Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
  • Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
  • Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
  • Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
  • Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
  • Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
  • Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
  • Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.

Correctional Officer

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Monticello, FL
11.2000 - 11.2002
  • Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and compliance with facility rules.
  • Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for security breaches.
  • Managed inmate transport during court appearances and facility transfers.
  • Responded swiftly to disturbances, applying de-escalation techniques when necessary.
  • Documented incidents and maintained accurate reports for administrative review.
  • Facilitated recreational activities, promoting positive engagement among inmates.
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
  • Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.

Education

Corrections - Corrections

North Florida Community College
Madison, FL
11.2000 - 11.2001

Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement

North Florida Community College
Madison, FL
11.2000 - 11.2001

Hamilton County High School
Jasper, FL

Skills

Summary of Qualifications:

26 years of experience to include management corrections, patrol, canine investigations, and commercial vehicle enforcement Accustomed to making quick correct decisions under stressful situations Ability to maintain knowledge and awareness of state, statute and federal regulation, recognize violations, and effectively and efficiently enforced the law Skilled indealing with the public to include working with State & local agencies, strong background, and providing leadership

Relevant Professional Experience and Accomplishments:

State Trooper for Highway Patrol Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement (CVE)

Enforced, commercial, motor vehicle and driver safety regulations to perform vehicle safety inspections and enforcing Florida’s traffic laws as well as federal regulations These inspections also include hazardous material and passenger buses Conduct inspections per the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) North American Standard on any motor carriers vehicle and drivers that are subject to CVSA regulations, including hazardous material and passenger vehicles Maintain all CVSA certifications Properly placing out of service, drivers and vehicles per The North American Standard out of service criteria Detect, overweight and over height or width vehicles and assess monetary penalties per Florida State Statute Enforcement of these laws and regulations regarding commercial drivers license for the operation of all commercial motor vehicles, traveling upon the public highways of the State of Florida Participating in community outreach with local schools and cooperating companies about commercial vehicle enforcement and traffic enforcement

State Trooper Florida highway Patrol ,Patrol Division

Patrol State, Federal, and Local highways to regulate control and direct movement of traffic to assist with maintaining safe roads Assist to maintain public order apprehending fugitives, making an arrest for violations of the law that takes place in the presence of law-enforcement officers Investigate and enforce laws pertaining to traffic, crashes, auto theft, and restrictions relating to licensing of vehicles or their operators Enforced criminal laws relating to illegal drugs and drug trafficking seizes’ contraband transported on Florida highways Investigate incidents of highway criminal violence, apprehends felons, wanted persons, and provide assistance to other law-enforcement agencies Enforces all laws regarding the operations of motor vehicles licensing of drivers and tag registration laws Assists disabled or stranded motorist Conducts driving under the influence investigations Conducts proper crash investigations, and take appropriate enforcement actions

Corrections Officer/Patrol/Canine Deputy/ Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office

Provided care, custody and control of the inmate population Supervise inmates in open population as well as those segregated for administrative or punitive measures Responded to routine and high stress calls Utilized training skills to recognize, interpret, canine behavior sounds along with stances to locate illegal substances Conducted complex, criminal investigations, to including felony, misdemeanor, and local ordinate violations Conducted crime scene searches and measures collection and preservation of evidence Interview and obtain sworn statements from witnesses, suspects and victims Assisted in specialty divisions, such as the Drug Task Force and perhaps in convert operation

Specialized training

  • Certification and SWAT team operations
  • Previous canine handler certification
  • Basic incident command system certification
  • Clandestine lab first responder certification
  • DNA sample submission training
  • Radar speed, measurement training
  • Laser speed, measurement training
  • Weapons of mass destruction training
  • Livestock cruelty and neglect investigations training
  • Certification in northern American standard part A and B with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
  • CVE Weights and Dimensions
  • Tazer conducted electric weapon certification
  • General Hazardous Materials
  • Cargo Tank Inspection
  • Certification, alcohol, testing program
  • Cooperative Hazardous Material Enforcement Development(COHMED)
  • FHP QRF team (Quick Reaction Force)

Timeline

State Trooper

Florida Highway Patrol
07.2007 - Current

Deputy Sheriff/K-9 Handler

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
11.2002 - 07.2007

Correctional Officer

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
11.2000 - 11.2002

Corrections - Corrections

North Florida Community College
11.2000 - 11.2001

Law Enforcement - Law Enforcement

North Florida Community College
11.2000 - 11.2001

Hamilton County High School
Michael Fillyaw