Paul Gauthier
Nolanville,TX
Summary
Seasoned team leader with experience supervising soldiers and police officers in field operations, patrols, and tactical assignments. Skilled in training personnel, assigning tasks, resolving issues, and keeping teams ready, compliant, and mission-focused.
Overview
1
1
Certification
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Squad Leader
US Army National Guard
Waco, TX
09.2015 - Current
- Managed team of over 20 soldiers in support of Operation Lone Star, ensuring mission success.
- Led squad in reconnaissance and surveillance operations to gather critical intelligence.
- Supervised soldiers during field exercises, patrols, and tactical movements to enhance operational readiness
- Enforced standards for uniforms, conduct, and operational preparedness
- Used active listening and effective communication to alleviate issues between personnel members.
Patrol Sergeant
Moody Police Department
Moody, Texas
03.2018 - 09.2021
- Supervised patrol shifts for Moody Police Department officers.
- Assigned specific patrol areas based on call volume and officer availability. based on calls, risk, and staffing needs.
- Trained officers on department procedures and safe enforcement practices.
- Enforced traffic laws and monitored neighborhood patrol activity.
- Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
Team Leader
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
04.2007 - 08.2015
- Led a team of 4-5 soldiers during deployment in Afghanistan.
- Trained soldiers on procedures and safety standards to ensure effective equipment handling.
- Monitored quality and compliance with army regulations to maintain discipline and operational readiness.
- Aligned daily tasks with mission needs to enhance team operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley High School
Morgantown, PA05-2008
Skills
- Tactical leadership
- Operational readiness
- Patrol oversight
- Reconnaissance coordination
- Incident documentation
- Crisis management
- Team management
Certification
- Basic Swat certified-TCOLE
- Single Officer Rapid deployment course-ALERRT
- Basic Leadership course-Army course
Timeline
Patrol Sergeant
Moody Police Department
03.2018 - 09.2021
Squad Leader
US Army National Guard
09.2015 - Current
Team Leader
US Army
04.2007 - 08.2015
High School Diploma -
Twin Valley High School