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Paul Yarwood

Denison,US

Summary

Accomplished professional with a background in law enforcement, emphasizing communication and leadership. Expertise in drone operations and crime scene reconstruction, leading to enhanced community safety. Proficient in project management and Microsoft Office Suite, consistently achieving high-performance outcomes in challenging situations.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Sherman Police Department
Sherman, Texas
04.2017 - Current
  • Spoke with residents on a regular basis in order to build rapport and become a familiar face in the community.
  • Reconstructed fatality accidents utilizing industry standard equations and mapping techniques.
  • Conducted different drone operations to include crash scene mapping, search and rescue, criminal detection during both night and day operations
  • Double-checked that all vehicle equipment was in working order prior to use.
  • Arrested suspects, read Miranda Rights to them, and took them to jail.
  • Thoroughly investigated criminal data and investigated crime scenes.

Loss Prevention Associate

Best Buy
Mckinney, Texas
04.2016 - 04.2017
  • Demonstrated the principle of putting customers first by responding to requests quickly.
  • Worked with members of the customer service team to provide exceptional service throughout the shopping and purchasing process.
  • Alerted management after spotting potential shoplifters.
  • Met with store managers to conduct loss investigations on a regular basis.
  • Answered customers' questions and addressed problems and complaints in person and over the phone.

Unarmed Security Guard

Taylor Security Group
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2015 - 09.2015
  • Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Followed established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies, and regulations to the general public.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors at the central location using various CCTV feeds to ensure maximum coverage of critical areas.
  • Patrolled the interiors of buildings and the grounds of the facility to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Wrote reports detailing incidents such as theft, unauthorized access violations, and other unusual occurrences in order to support criminal or civil actions in the future.

Ground Radio Repairman

United States Marine Corps
29 Palms, CA
06.2009 - 03.2013
  • Oversaw the quality assurance program, which included on-site assessments, internal audits, and gear accountability.
  • Installed amplifiers, radios, antennas, and cabling into vehicles.
  • Performed troubleshooting and repairs for handheld and vehicle-mounted radio systems, and standalone radio systems.
  • Supported Fire Control Teams and JTAC's while deployed with 5th ANGLICO in Afghanistan.
  • Went to different patrol bases to maintain, repair, and update various radio systems to ensure communication with close air support and NATO allies.
  • Responsible for crypto keys and loading them into radios before operational use
  • Conducted all tier 2 and 3 maintenance preventive maintenance and repair.
  • Trained in component-level troubleshooting and repair, including soldering techniques.
  • Oversaw Marines in my charge and helped them achieve personal and professional goals.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

East Texas A&M University
Texas
05.2026

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Texas, Arlington
Texas
01.2021

Skills

  • Adaptability to new situations
  • Communication skills
  • Team leadership
  • Microsoft Office Suite expertise
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Project management
  • Programming languages
  • Data structures and algorithms
  • Development lifecycles

Certification

  • Part 107 Commercial Drone License (FAA)
  • Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, and Reconstructionist certificates for accident reconstruction
  • Basic electronics repair (USMC)
  • Ground Communications Organizational Repair (USMC)
  • Basic, Intermediate, Advanced Texas Peace Officer Licenses (TCOLE)

Timeline

Police Officer

Sherman Police Department
04.2017 - Current

Loss Prevention Associate

Best Buy
04.2016 - 04.2017

Unarmed Security Guard

Taylor Security Group
01.2015 - 09.2015

Ground Radio Repairman

United States Marine Corps
06.2009 - 03.2013

Bachelor of Science - Computer Information Systems

East Texas A&M University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminology

University of Texas, Arlington

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