Noah Payton
Georgetown,DE
Summary
My name is Noah Payton, and I serve as a Correctional K9 Officer for the State of Delaware and a Military Police SGT for the Delaware Army National Guard. I am a dedicated public safety professional focused on maintaining secure environments, promoting rehabilitation, and ensuring institutional integrity. I take pride in my ability to stay composed under pressure, lead with professionalism, and continuously seek growth through training and field experience. My career has been defined by discipline, teamwork, and a strong commitment to upholding law and order both within correctional settings and in the field. Law enforcement professional with extensive training in K9 unit operations and public safety protocols. Proven background in handling and training K9 units, ensuring effective response during critical situations. Reliable team player committed to achieving operational goals and seamlessly adapting to changing scenarios, with focus on canine handling and investigative expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Department of Correction K9 Officer
State of Delaware
09.2024 - Current
- Trained and handled police K9s in narcotics detection and tracking operations.
- Streamlined communication protocols between K9 teams and support staff, improving response times during incidents.
- Deployed as a first responder to critical incidents involving threats to Correctional Security, mitigating risks with swift action alongside the K9 partner.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on specialized equipment used by the K9 unit, ensuring operational readiness at all times.
- Maintained accurate records of K9 training sessions, ensuring compliance with departmental standards and ongoing skill development.
- Utilized advanced K9 handling techniques for crowd control at large-scale events, maintaining order and preventing potential incidents.
- Facilitated positive interactions between police dogs and citizens, promoting public trust and fostering positive relationships between law enforcement and the community.
- Conducted K9 narcotics detection operations, contributing to a significant reduction in drug-related crimes.
- Ensured the health and welfare of assigned canines by administering timely veterinary care and adhering to strict dietary requirements.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
Correctional Officer/Correctional Corporal
State of Delaware
01.2021 - 09.2024
- • Maintain order, safety, and discipline among incarcerated individuals in a secure facility.
- • Monitor inmate behavior to prevent conflicts, assaults, or contraband activity
- • Conduct inmate counts, searches, and escorted movement within and outside the institution.
- • Enforce facility regulations and institutional policies while using sound judgment in handling security incidents.
- • Narrative report writing to include detailed incident, disciplinary, and daily activity reports.
- • Respond to emergency situations, including altercations, medical incidents, and facility lockdowns.
- • Collaborate with supervisors, healthcare professionals, and law enforcement personnel to ensure inmate safety and compliance
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Delaware Technical Community College
DE05-2021
High School Diploma -
Mt. Sinai Academy
Georgetown, DE06-2019
Skills
- Patrol operations
- Verbal communication
- Physical fitness
- Off-leash control
- Handler communication
- Narcotics detection
- Evidence collection
- Obedience commands
- Suspect apprehension
- Canine training
- K9 operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team building and development
- Reliability
- Critical thinking
- Firearms handling
- Crowd management
- Incident documentation
Timeline
Department of Correction K9 Officer
State of Delaware
09.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer/Correctional Corporal
State of Delaware
01.2021 - 09.2024
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Delaware Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Mt. Sinai Academy