Salathiel Dixon
Murfreesboro,TN
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement supervisor with 21 years of military leadership and a progressive law enforcement career since 2015. Expertise in patrol supervision, criminal investigations, and tactical response. Skilled in leading teams, managing critical incidents, and developing personnel to achieve organizational objectives. Prepared to advance to higher leadership roles, leveraging operational knowledge and a commitment to service.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Police Patrol Sergeant
LaVergne Police Department
La Vergne, Tennessee
02.2023 - Current
- Provided frontline leadership in emergency response and high-risk incidents.
- Directed scene management and tactical decision-making as a field supervisor during major incidents.
- Coordinated shift operations and response priorities, optimizing staffing strategies to strengthen public safety services.
- Supervised patrol officers during assigned shifts, ensuring compliance with departmental policies and enhancing team accountability.
- Ensured officer accountability, safety, and operational readiness through inspections and ongoing training.
- Conducted performance evaluations and mentored subordinate officers to promote professional development and improve overall team effectiveness.
- Reviewed reports, arrests, use-of-force incidents, and investigative documentation for accuracy and sufficiency.
- Promoted community-oriented policing through proactive engagement and conflict resolution initiatives.
Sniper SWAT Team Leader
La Vergne Police Department
La Vergne, TN
04.2019 - Current
- Lead and supervise SWAT sniper team operations during high-risk incidents, critical deployments, and tactical callouts.
- Plan and coordinate sniper/observer assignments, operational positioning, and mission-specific tactical strategies.
- Maintain advanced proficiency in precision marksmanship, observation, range estimation, and intelligence gathering.
- Oversee sniper team training, equipment readiness, weapons qualification, and operational preparedness.
- Develop and deliver tactical instruction related to sniper operations, target interdiction, and elevated/unknown-distance engagements.
- Ensure adherence to SWAT best practices, safety standards, and departmental operational protocols.
- Mentor sniper team members in tactical discipline, decision-making, and mission execution under pressure.
Field Training Officer
La Vergne Police Department
La Vergne, TN
03.2018 - 02.2023
- Train, mentor, and evaluate newly hired officers and lateral transfers during field training assignments.
- Assess trainee performance in real-world law enforcement situations and document progress through daily observation reports and formal evaluations.
- Identify performance deficiencies and implemented corrective training to enhance competence and job readiness.
- Ensure recruits developed proficiency in legal application, constitutional policing, and de-escalation techniques.
- Provide instruction in patrol procedures, officer safety, report writing, radio communication, and departmental policies.
- Model professional conduct, sound decision-making, and effective community interaction for developing officers.
- Serve as leadership resource for officers transitioning from academy training to independent patrol operations.
- Promote accountability, consistency, and operational excellence by reinforcing departmental standards and best practices.
Military Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
Fort Campbell North, KY
03.2006 - 02.2015
- Led communications and intelligence combat operations for special operations missions and high-risk assignments.
- Managed secure communications and intelligence-sharing processes for conventional and unconventional warfare operations.
- Supervised personnel, delegated mission taskings, ensured operational readiness across communications and intelligence functions to support mission objectives.
- Coordinated with domestic and foreign leadership counterparts to enhance information exchange, contributing to successful mission outcomes.
- Directed briefings, debriefings, and operational updates to improve situational awareness and inform command decision-making.
- Trained U.S. and indigenous personnel in conflict resolution and combat operations.
Military Diving Supervisor
United States Army
Fort Eustis, VA
10.2000 - 03.2004
- Directed military diving operations for underwater salvage and equipment recovery.
- Executed high-risk underwater operations with precision and strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Led dive team in safety standards, operational procedures, and mission execution requirements.
- Coordinated recovery missions involving sunken vessels and cargo using specialized tools.
- Supervised and trained 15 out of 40 divers in essential operational duties and functions.
- Managed team assignments, ensured equipment readiness, and facilitated mission planning.
- Developed junior divers by reinforcing technical skills, discipline, and mission preparedness.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St Louis, MO03-2024
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Maryville University of Saint Louis
St. Louis, MO04-2026
Some College (No Degree) - School of Police Staff And Command
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Executive Leadership
- Tactical operations oversight
- Personnel development
- Incident command
- Investigations oversight
- Field training
- SWAT leadership
- Intelligence and Risk Assessment
- Strategic resource planning
- Policy implementation
- Officer wellness
- Command Staff Advisement
- Crisis communication
- Operational Readiness
- Conflict Resolution
- Performance Management
Certification
Police Department Fitness Instructor
Timeline
Police Patrol Sergeant
LaVergne Police Department
02.2023 - Current
Sniper SWAT Team Leader
La Vergne Police Department
04.2019 - Current
Field Training Officer
La Vergne Police Department
03.2018 - 02.2023
Military Intelligence Analyst
United States Army
03.2006 - 02.2015
Military Diving Supervisor
United States Army
10.2000 - 03.2004
Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Master of Science - Exercise Science
Maryville University of Saint Louis
Some College (No Degree) - School of Police Staff And Command
Northwestern University