Odis Butler
Spring,TX
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in incident response, crime prevention, and community outreach. Proven ability to conduct thorough investigations and collaborate effectively with local agencies to enhance public safety.
Results-driven Deputy Sheriff with a strong background in criminal investigations and emergency response. Demonstrated expertise in de-escalation techniques and building community trust, contributing to reduced crime rates and improved public relations.
Experienced with law enforcement and public safety. Utilizes strong communication to manage community relations and conflict resolution. Track record of maintaining order while ensuring public safety through effective patrolling.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
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Certification
46
46
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
Beaumont, TX
04.2019 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support to community members.
- Collaborated with local agencies to enhance crime prevention strategies and community outreach programs.
- Enforced local laws and ordinances to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity and ensure community security.
- Responded swiftly to emergency calls, providing assistance and coordinating with other agencies.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, arrests, and investigations for legal documentation.
- Analyzed crime trends to inform proactive policing strategies and improve community relations.
- Demonstrated strong decision-making skills under pressure situations resulting in favorable outcomes.
- Supported traffic control efforts by enforcing traffic laws, issuing citations when necessary, and investigating accidents thoroughly.
- Assisted victims of crimes by providing resources for support services and ensuring their safety throughout the investigation process.
- Acted as a liaison between the sheriff''s office and other law enforcement agencies during multi-jurisdictional investigations.
- Assisted in the arrest of suspects through effective communication, coordination, and teamwork with other law enforcement officers.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on law enforcement best practices, policies, and procedures.
- Collaborated with other agencies as needed for joint operations or sharing pertinent information related to criminal activity.
- Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence, identify suspects, and solve cases effectively.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings as needed, presenting clear and concise information on case details.
- Improved response time to incidents by maintaining thorough knowledge of assigned areas and utilizing efficient navigation techniques.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness to perform job duties efficiently while minimizing risk of injury or fatigue.
- Handled various types of calls including domestic disputes, property crimes, disturbances involving weapons or narcotics.
- Reduced crime rates by collaborating with fellow deputies and utilizing intelligence-led policing strategies.
- Performed security checks on businesses and residences within assigned area to deter potential criminal activity.
- Delivered exceptional service when interacting with citizens from diverse backgrounds fostering positive relationships between the sheriff''s office and community members.
- Increased public trust by engaging with community members during patrol shifts and addressing their concerns.
- Ensured accurate documentation of crime reports, witness statements, and evidence collected at scenes for successful case resolutions.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
- Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.
Patrol Officer
Beaumont Police Department
Beaumont, TX
04.1995 - 04.2019
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents and accidents to gather evidence.
- Collaborated with community members to foster trust and enhance neighborhood security.
- Provided emergency response and first aid in crisis situations to ensure public welfare.
- Developed crime prevention strategies that reduced incidents within the assigned jurisdiction.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting daily patrols, incidents encountered, and actions taken during shifts.
- Arrested suspects with appropriate use of force, following departmental guidelines and legal procedures.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Handled crisis situations effectively by utilizing strong communication skills, de-escalation techniques, and sound judgment under pressure.
- Provided assistance to citizens in need, including medical emergencies or vehicle breakdowns, demonstrating compassion and professionalism at all times.
- Conducted traffic stops, issuing citations or warnings when necessary to maintain order on the roads.
- Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Investigated suspicious activities, deterring potential criminal behavior and maintaining community security.
- Testified in court cases as needed, providing clear and concise accounts of events witnessed or investigated.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards within the community – conducting regular checks and making necessary recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Served as a field training officer for new recruits – sharing knowledge gained from experience on patrol-helping them excel in their roles.
- Reduced neighborhood crime rates through strategic surveillance and patrolling.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing first aid and support until medical teams arrived.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols in high-risk areas.
- Investigated suspicious activities, leading to prevention of potential crimes.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
Narcotics Agent
Southeast Texas Drug Task Force
Silsbee, TX
10.1990 - 04.1995
- Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate drug trafficking organizations.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement to coordinate drug-related investigations.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to identify patterns and trends in narcotics distribution.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new agents on investigative techniques.
- Oversaw evidence collection and preservation procedures during narcotics busts.
- Implemented strategies for identifying potential drug traffickers using data-driven approaches such as social network analysis or pattern recognition techniques.
- Utilized advanced technology tools like GPS tracking devices and hidden cameras during covert operations to collect critical evidence against suspects involved in drug trafficking activities.
- Testified in court proceedings as a subject matter expert on narcotics cases, contributing to the successful prosecution of offenders.
- Maintained detailed case files for accurate documentation of investigative activities and evidence collection procedures.
- Monitored trends in illicit drug use within the region, adapting enforcement priorities accordingly in order to address emerging threats effectively.
- Enhanced intelligence gathering capabilities by developing strong relationships with informants and utilizing various surveillance techniques.
- Participated in multi-agency task forces focused on combating specific drug threats such as opioid abuse or methamphetamine production.
- Seized significant quantities of illegal drugs through meticulous search warrant executions, reducing supply within the community.
- Increased community awareness on drug-related issues by conducting educational presentations and workshops at local schools and organizations.
- Conducted thorough background investigations on potential informants to ensure their reliability before using them for sensitive operations.
- Collaborated with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies for successful narcotics investigations, resulting in numerous arrests and convictions.
- Conducted undercover operations to infiltrate drug trafficking organizations, leading to the dismantling of multiple criminal enterprises.
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
Narcotics Investigator
Ector County Sheriff's Office
Odessa, TX
02.1984 - 01.1990
- Conducted comprehensive narcotics investigations, gathering evidence and building cases against suspects.
- Collaborated with local, state, and federal agencies to share intelligence on drug-related activities.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Developed and implemented undercover operations targeting drug trafficking networks.
- Trained and mentored junior investigators in investigative techniques and best practices.
- Analyzed data from surveillance and informants to identify trends in narcotic distribution.
- Testified in court as an expert witness, presenting findings to support criminal cases.
- Interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects to obtain additional information about criminal activities.
- Analyzed crime trends and patterns to proactively target areas with high narcotics activity, reducing overall drug-related incidents.
- Testified as an expert witness in court trials, resulting in successful convictions for narcotics offenses.
- Conducted undercover operations for successful apprehension of high-profile drug dealers and suppliers.
- Conducted street buys to identify and capture local dealers.
- Coordinated responses with local drug task forces and state and federal agents to take down large numbers of individuals at once.
- Operated undercover to gain intelligence on drug movements and related players.
- Coordinated raids on suspected drug dens or stash houses based on gathered intelligence, disrupting major supply chains.
- Secured numerous informants providing information about drug activities in urban, rural and suburban areas.
- Obtained critical information through effective interrogations, leading to the arrest of multiple suspects in narcotics cases.
- Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Testified in court during Drug proceedings and trials.d
- Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
Patrol Officer
Odessa Police Department
09.1980 - 01.1984
- Analyzed crime trends to inform resource allocation and improve patrol efficiency.
- Led training sessions on conflict resolution and de-escalation tactics for department personnel.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Maintained a high level of physical fitness to effectively perform job duties while minimizing risk of injury on duty.
- Developed strong relationships with community leaders to enhance cooperative efforts in crime prevention.
- Facilitated smoother traffic flow by managing congestion and enforcing traffic laws.
- Developed positive relationships within the community through outreach programs and regular interaction with citizens.
- Analyzed crime trends, contributing to development of targeted patrol strategies.
- Improved public trust with community engagement activities.
- Provided testimony in court cases, ensuring successful prosecution of offenders.
- Improved response times to incidents by optimizing patrol routes.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and reducing incident escalation.
- Provided emergency response and first aid in crisis situations to ensure public welfare.
- Enhanced public safety by patrolling assigned areas and responding to emergency situations promptly.
- Participated in specialized training sessions to enhance skills in areas such as firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Conducted thorough searches of individuals or vehicles when required by departmental policies or legal procedures, preserving evidence for potential prosecution purposes.
- Identified and addressed potential hazards within the community – conducting regular checks and making necessary recommendations to mitigate risks.
- Reduced neighborhood crime rates through strategic surveillance and patrolling.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing first aid and support until medical teams arrived.
- Enhanced community safety by conducting regular patrols in high-risk areas.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Odessa College
Odessa, TX01-1979
No Degree -
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX08-1991
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Wayland Baptist University
Plainview, TX01-1980
Skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Integrity and ethics
- Incident response
- Emergency response
- Criminal investigation
- Interview techniques
- Crime investigation
- Court proceedings
- Arrest procedures
- Civil processes
- Crime prevention
- Law enforcement
- Surveillance
- Criminal law
- Search and rescue operations
- Serving court documents
- Subpoena delivery
- Crime scene investigation
- Courthouse security
- Court testimony
- Foot pursuit
- First aid and CPR
- Traffic citations
- Firearms proficiency
- Evidence identification
- Evidence collection
- Civil and criminal laws
- Courthouse safety
- Building security check
- Public disturbance resolution
- Critical thinking
- First aid
- Decision-making
- Warrant procedures
- Suspicious activity monitoring
- Search and seizure procedures
- Law enforcement information databases
- Search and seizure laws
- Mobile surveillance
- Case report writing
- Crowd control
- Police reports
- Issuing citations
- Motor vehicle operation
- Protecting people and property
- Domestic violence prevention
- Traffic citations issuance
- Community oriented policing
- Ground patrol
- Property patrol
- Crime scene processing
- Municipal codes
- Public relations
- Foot patrolling
- Public service
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Documented and resolved disturbances which led to peace.
- Achieved security through effectively helping with surviellance.
Certification
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Master Peace Officers License, Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. - 10 years.
- Certified Mental Health Deputy, Jefferson County Sheriff's Department - 7 years.
- Tactical First Aid, Con 10-Gency- 24 hours
- Crisis Intervention Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Deputy Sheriff
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
04.2019 - Current
Patrol Officer
Beaumont Police Department
04.1995 - 04.2019
Narcotics Agent
Southeast Texas Drug Task Force
10.1990 - 04.1995
Narcotics Investigator
Ector County Sheriff's Office
02.1984 - 01.1990
Patrol Officer
Odessa Police Department
09.1980 - 01.1984
No Degree -
Lamar University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Odessa College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Wayland Baptist University