Randall Skaggs
Police Officer
Pilot Point,TX
Summary
Communicative Police Officer successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion, and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Aubrey Independent School District
Aubrey, TX
07.2023 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Educated youth groups about the dangers of drug abuse and gang violence.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable school surveillance.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
- Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of School grounds.
Deputy Sheriff
Cooke County Sheriff's Department
Gainesville, Texas
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted in the organization and implementation of community outreach programs to raise awareness about public safety.
- Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Prepared detailed written reports documenting incident information and investigative activities.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Collaborated with other agencies during multi-jurisdictional operations or investigations.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and summonses, encouraging adherence to legal proceedings.
- Testified in court in connection with criminal prosecutions to support judicial process.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Police Officer
Aubrey Police Department
Aubrey, Texas
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
Deputy Sheriff
Cooke County Sheriff's Department
Gainesville, TX
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Assisted in the organization and implementation of community outreach programs to raise awareness about public safety.
- Trained new officers on proper patrol procedures and techniques.
- Conducted traffic stops, issued citations, and made arrests when necessary.
- Investigated criminal activity such as assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts.
- Gathered evidence from crime scenes to assist with investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service involving domestic disputes or other potentially hazardous situations.
- Developed relationships with members of the community through participation in various events or activities.
- Participated in continuing education courses related to law enforcement practices.
- Performed administrative tasks such as completing paperwork, filing documents.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Attained staff feedback to deliver information to superiors for corrective action.
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
Police Officer
Pilot Point Police Deparment
Pilot Point, Texas
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Provided security at public events such as parades, concerts, or sporting events.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of businesses.
- Counseled victims of domestic violence regarding available resources and legal options.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Gathered evidence, interviewed victims and interrogated suspects to conduct thorough criminal investigations.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
Police Officer
Tioga Police Department
Tioga, Texas
12.2014 - 06.2017
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Issued traffic tickets and wrote incident reports according to commissioner specifications.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
- Created youth and public outreach programs and neighborhood watches while teaching D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T. classes to local schools.
Police Officer
Van Alstyne Police Department
Van Alstyne, Texas
08.2009 - 06.2011
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
- Performed searches for missing persons using a variety of investigative methods.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims to determine critical details relevant to each case.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
Education
Basic Peace Officer - Basic Police Officer
Texoma Regional Police Academy
Denison, TX06-2009
High School Diploma -
Van Alstyne High School
Van Alstyne, TX08-2004
Homeland Security - Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, ALSkills
- Community Engagement
- Emergency planning
- Inter-agency coordination
- Weapons safety
- Physical Fitness
- Police reports
- Cultural Awareness
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Officer Training
- Staff Management
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
- Planning and coordination
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Investigative skills
- Safety improvements
- Relationship building and management
- Conflict resolution tactics
- Integrity and Honesty
Certification
- Holds a School-Based Law Enforcement Officer certificate
- Holds an Advanced Peace officer License
Accomplishments
During my time in law enforcement, I have received 3 life-saving awards and an Officer of the Year award from Aubrey Independent School District. I have attended multiple training programs from Gang School to Roadside interdiction programs.
During my time at the Cooke County Sheriff's Department, I was given an opportunity by Tioga Independent School District to start a security program for their campuses on my days off. I provided them with an officer at the campus from 7 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday and for all after-school events. I was tasked with building the schedules and making sure that Tioga had coverage when needed.
Timeline
Police Officer
Aubrey Independent School District
07.2023 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
Cooke County Sheriff's Department
04.2021 - 08.2023
Police Officer
Aubrey Police Department
01.2021 - 04.2021
Deputy Sheriff
Cooke County Sheriff's Department
02.2018 - 12.2020
Police Officer
Pilot Point Police Deparment
06.2017 - 02.2018
Police Officer
Tioga Police Department
12.2014 - 06.2017
Police Officer
Van Alstyne Police Department
08.2009 - 06.2011
Basic Peace Officer - Basic Police Officer
Texoma Regional Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Van Alstyne High School
Homeland Security - Homeland Security
Columbia Southern University
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