Q. Andrew Young
Aledo,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with versatile career experience including ground operations in the airline industry and in patrol focused law enforcement. Excels in high-pressure situations including those requiring strong amounts of courage without panic. Possesses above average communication skills especially when giving instruction. Verifiable competency in both career fields. Flexible and adapts quickly to change.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
05.2011 - Current
- Efficiently operated ground service equipment, such as tugs and belt loaders, to facilitate smooth handling of baggage and cargo.
- Guided aircraft into and out of parking positions using hand signals.
- Maintained clean ramps, preventing trip hazards or debris from interfering with aircraft movements or personnel safety.
- Loaded and unloaded luggage and freight and assisted crew and travelers with bags.
- Trained numerous new employees over the last several years.
- Participated in De-Ice Operations during severe weather conditions.
- Awarded Safety Employee of the Month in 2018.
Police Officer (Combo PT Paid and Reserve Un-Paid)
River Oaks Police Department
08.2016 - Current
- 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.
- Engaged in many high stress situations and calls including high speed motor vehicle pursuits, confronting, apprehending and controlling armed/violent criminals throughout entire law enforcement career.
- Five time "Reserve Officer of The Year"
- Commended for courage by Police Chief in a review letter of a motor vehicle pursuit involving an armed robbery suspect ending with a directly observed suicide.
Reserve Deputy Constable
Tarrant County Constable's Office Pct. 4
04.2011 - 08.2016
- Assisted in the execution of civil process.
Patrol Supervisor/Police Officer (Full-Time)
Sansom Park Police Department
05.2006 - 10.2010
- See above description at City of River Oaks for basic job duties.
- Supervised patrol officers as well as participated in the training of new recruits.
- Participation in arrest/narcotic warrant service.
- Awarded a brass plaque for the apprehension of a home invasion robbery suspect immediately after commission.
- Recognized by the city council for assistance with a human trafficking case led by the Fort Worth Police Department.
- (Completed reserve time with this agency before transferring to Lakeside P.D. and then returning.)
Reserve Police Officer
Lakeside Police Department
05.2005 - 12.2005
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
02.2002 - 05.2006
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Occasionally participated on the primary emergency response team.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of inmates.
11 Bravo Infantryman/11 Mike
United States Army/Texas Army National Guard
01.2000 - 05.2008
- Provided site security for a portion of the U.S. Chemical Weapons Stockpile in Umatilla, Oregon.
- Assisted in the recovery effort of Hurricanes "Katrina" and "Rita" in New Orleans, LA and deep east Texas.
- Expert rifle designation along with other service medals/awards.
- Honorably Discharged
Education
Basic Peace Officer License - Basic Peace Officer Academy.
Weatherford College
Weatherford, TX11-2004
High School Diploma -
Eastern Hills High School
Fort Worth, Texas06-2001
Skills
- Ability to teach and publicly speak in a charismatic, effective and sincere manner
(Rokudan) 6th Degree Black Belt "Shizen-Na" Karate under GM Richard Morris This is a combat focused, naturalized fighting system that eliminates un-natural movements and wasteful motion with a great deal of black belt physician input into it's initial development There is an additional law enforcement focus of this style that focuses on control that minimizes chances of injury My instructor's credentials may be found at richardmorrisseminarscom
6th Degree Black Belt "Hojutsu-Ryu" Texas Dojo Head under Soke Jeff Hall Hojutsu Ryu ("Fire Art School") is an integrated fighting system that primarily focuses on firearm use spanning from the combat pistol all the way to the sub-machine gun and numerous platforms in between The weapons use is intended to ebb and flow seamlessly from empty hand techniques back to firearms and vice versa I lead numerous practitioners of this martial system in Texas and have trained directly with Soke Hall numerous times Soke Hall's credentials can be found on forceoptionsnet Notable figures that are Hojutsu-Ka and I have trained with are LTC Dave Grossman and former Governor of the State of Missouri, Commander Eric Greitens USN Special Operations
Novice (3 stripe white belt) Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioner under Jeff Owen
- Ability to be coached and receive instruction WIll deploy a high amount of effort to meet expectations
- Strong and passionate ability to communicate verbal de-escalation
- Very limited Spanish (Elementary or lower)
Certification
Texas Master Peace Officer Certification with 2675 training hours.
(Academy and Military Credited Hours Included)
Notable Certifications/Courses:
Tactical Trauma Care
Glock Armorer
Use of Force (Non-Intermediate Core Course)
Officer Safety/Survival (Non-Mandatory)
Shoot/No Shoot
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Police Officer (Combo PT Paid and Reserve Un-Paid)
River Oaks Police Department
08.2016 - Current
Ramp Agent
Southwest Airlines
05.2011 - Current
Reserve Deputy Constable
Tarrant County Constable's Office Pct. 4
04.2011 - 08.2016
Patrol Supervisor/Police Officer (Full-Time)
Sansom Park Police Department
05.2006 - 10.2010
Reserve Police Officer
Lakeside Police Department
05.2005 - 12.2005
Detention Officer
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
02.2002 - 05.2006
11 Bravo Infantryman/11 Mike
United States Army/Texas Army National Guard
01.2000 - 05.2008
Basic Peace Officer License - Basic Peace Officer Academy.
Weatherford College
High School Diploma -
Eastern Hills High School
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