Phillip Kiersnowski
Blountville
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with extensive experience as a School Resource Officer at Sullivan County Sheriff's Office. Proven expertise in conflict resolution and youth counseling, fostering positive relationships within the school community. Adept at enhancing safety through proactive measures and effective communication, ensuring a secure environment for students and staff alike.
Professional with strong background in law enforcement, adept at ensuring safety and security within educational environments. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with staff and students while maintaining flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Skilled in conflict resolution, emergency response, and fostering positive, secure atmosphere. Known for reliable performance and focus on achieving impactful results.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Resource Officer
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Provided assistance during investigations involving student misconduct or criminal activity on campus grounds.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Police Officer
Bristol Tennessee Police Department
10.2015 - 12.2017
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Bristol Tennessee Police Department
04.2012 - 10.2015
- Managed multiple communication channels simultaneously, including telephone lines, radio frequencies, and computer-aided dispatch systems for effective coordination among emergency units.
- Maintained high levels of situational awareness during emergency situations, allowing for quick adjustments and accurate updates to responding units as needed.
- Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
- Handled challenging caller interactions professionally while remaining empathetic to individuals experiencing distress or panic during emergencies.
- Mitigated potential risks during crisis situations by calmly gathering pertinent information from callers and relaying it accurately to responding units.
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
- Promoted a professional work environment by adhering to strict confidentiality policies and maintaining sensitive information securely.
Staff Sargent
US Army
10.2007 - 10.2014
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
McKenzie, TN07-2027
Police Academy
Walters State Community College
Greeneville, TN12-2015
Skills
- Youth counseling
- Conflict resolution skills
- Law enforcement procedures
- Student engagement
- Mental health support
- Community relations practices
- Strong interpersonal skills
Accomplishments
Obtained Practitioner status through the National Association of School Resource Officers.
Certification
- NASRO - Certified School Resource Officer
- SWAT Opperator
- Field Training Officer
- Communications Training Officer
Timeline
School Resource Officer
Sullivan County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - Current
Police Officer
Bristol Tennessee Police Department
10.2015 - 12.2017
911 Emergency Dispatcher
Bristol Tennessee Police Department
04.2012 - 10.2015
Staff Sargent
US Army
10.2007 - 10.2014
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Bethel University
Police Academy
Walters State Community College
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