RYAN GAMMON
Washington
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
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Police Officer
United States Capitol Police
Washington, DC
11.2025 - Current
- Enforces Federal and District of Columbia laws and regulations, and enforces USCP rules and regulations relating to law enforcement.
- Physically protects the U.S. Capitol complex (buildings and grounds), Members of Congress, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations.
- Takes charge of accidents and crime scenes, restricting access to crime scenes; observes, stops, and questions suspicious persons.
- Prepares reports and testifies in court.
- Performs protective services, safeguards Federally-owned buildings and property, and protects government equipment and property.
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta, GA, USA
09.2021 - 11.2025
- 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.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
Federal Police Officer
US Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Washington, DC, USA
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Enforce local, state, and Federal laws and regulations, and enforce DOD Policies and regulations relating to law enforcement
- Physically protect the Pentagon (buildings and grounds), employees, visitors, and staff from threats of crime and disruption; preserves law and order; and serves as a deterrent to crime and other violations of law, rules, and regulations
- Check for proper identification of pedestrian and vehicular traffic prior to admittance to secure space at Stationary posts
- Respond to a variety of alarm situations, protect and safeguard information and material affecting national security and defense and protects people and their civil rights from a wide variety of dangerous and hostile situations
- Escorted Dignitaries around the Pentagon Reservation.
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
Atlanta, GA, USA
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Perform police patrols in a designated area enforce state laws and city ordinances, maintain public peace and safety, displayed judgment under pressure in life-threatening situations and other emergency scenarios
- Responding to 911-dispatched calls involving traffic incidents, emergencies and criminal activity, including homicide, domestic violence, assault/battery, theft, burglary, and vandalism
- Worked with first responders to assess scenes, ensure victim/public safety, apprehend suspected criminal offenders, secure crime scenes and conduct preliminary investigations
- Conducted preliminary investigations at the scenes of major crimes
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tennessee State University
Nashville, TN, USA05-2015
Skills
- Crime prevention expertise
- Civil law knowledge
- Emergency planning
- De-escalation techniques
- Domestic violence prevention
- Report writing
- Traffic laws
- Crime trend analysis
- Defensive tactics training
- Criminal law knowledge
- Calm in emergency situations
- Search and seizure procedures
- Exemplifies integrity
- Possesses physical stamina
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Self-defense
- Conflict de-escalation
- Physical Fitness
Certification
- UPTP-2104 Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)-03/01/21
- Federal Advanced Emergency Vehicle Operations Course Award (EVOC)-2021
- FEMA Independent Study Course-Surveillance Awareness
- FEMA Independent Study Course-Decision Making and Problem Solving
- FEMA Independent Study Course-“Active Shooter” What Can You Do
- FEMA Independent Study Course-Emergency Preparedness for Federal Employees in the National Capital Region
- Interview and Interrogations Written Analysis-2023 Training
- General Instructor Training - May 2024
- International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA)-2020
Timeline
Federal Police Officer
United States Capitol Police
11.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
09.2021 - 11.2025
Federal Police Officer
US Pentagon Force Protection Agency
10.2020 - 09.2021
Police Officer
Atlanta Police Department
10.2016 - 11.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Tennessee State University