Law enforcement professional with 20 years of progressively responsible and successful experience serving the public within Knox County, Tennessee. Able to work in dangerous and stressful situations while maintaining composure and self awareness. Excellent investigative and problem solving skills; while maintaining a strict confidentiality on sensitive information. Reputation for strong work ethic and uncompromising devotion to service within the department and to the citizens.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patrol Officer
Knox County Sheriff's Office
03.2005 - Current
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.
Investigated suspicious activities, deterring potential criminal behavior and maintaining community security.
Assisted in accident investigations, providing support to those involved and ensuring accurate documentation of events.
Engaged with at-risk youth, promoting positive alternatives to criminal activities.
Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
Conducted school security inspections.
Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Education
Knoxville High School
Knoxville
03-2004
Skills
Integrity and honesty
Stress tolerance
Investigative skills
Critical thinking
Investigative reports
Witness interviewing
Protecting people and property
Firearms handling
Adaptability and flexibility
Multitasking
Certification
Completion of Corrections Officer Basic Academy, November 2006
Emergency Management Institute, National Response Plan, June 2007
Emergency Management Institute, National Incident Management System, June 2007
Emergency Management Institute, Incident Command System, ICS 100 for Public Work Personnel, June 2007
Emergency Management Institute, ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, June 2007
Texas Engineering Extension Service, Incident Management/Unified, June 2007
National Fire Academy, Initial Response to Hazardous Material Incident: Basic Concepts, February 2008
National Fire Academy, Initial Response to Hazardous Material
Incident: Concept Implementation, February 2008
Emergency Management Institute, Radiological Emergency Management, February 2008
Tennessee Hazardous Material Institute, Hazardous Material Team Operations, March 2008
TEMA, Emergency Response to Terrorism: Basic Concepts, March 2008
Tennessee Hazardous Material Institute, Certified Hazardous Materials Technician, October 2008
Safety Systems Emergency Counter-Measure Service: HAZMAT Team
Knox County Sheriff's Officer Regional Training Academy, Basic Police School, August 2008
Precision Immobilization Technique Certification Course, August 2010
New Mexico Tech, Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents, November 2010
Public Agency Training Council, Hostage Negotiations- Phase I and II, January 2011
Phil Chalmers Law Enforcement Training, Juvenile Homicide and Department of Safety and Homeland Security, Basic Terrorism Liaison Officer Course, March 2013
Crisis Intervention Training, June 2013
Knoxville Police Department, Anti-Bullying Summit, July 2012
Public Agency Training Council, PTSD Responding to Returning Veterans, October 2013